Managing Workplace Conflict, Employee Relations & Legal Risk

Handling investigations, disciplinaries and grievances requires care, consistency, and a clear understanding of employment law. Get it wrong and you risk tribunal claims, damaged trust, and reputational harm. Our team supports you through every stage, ensuring processes are followed fairly and without legal vulnerability.
What's Included
Expert guidance for managing formal investigations
Support through disciplinary procedures, from first hearing to outcome
Mediation and conflict resolution between employees
Grievance handling and impartial, confidential advice

Why Getting This Right Matters

Recent extensions to whistleblowing protections mean the requirement to "get it right" is more important than ever. A poorly handled investigation or disciplinary process, even with good intentions, can expose your business to tribunal risk, particularly where whistleblowing, discrimination, or unfair dismissal claims are involved.
Our advisors bring impartiality and experience to cases where internal teams may be too close to the situation, or simply don't handle this type of process often enough to feel confident.

Is This Service Right for You?

This support is suited to situations such as:
An employee has raised a formal grievance and you need it handled impartially
You're facing a disciplinary matter and want to make sure the process is legally sound
A whistleblowing concern has been raised and you need to respond correctly
Two employees are in conflict and need mediation before things escalate
You don't have the internal capacity or confidence to run an investigation fairly
If you're looking for ongoing HR support rather than help with an active case, our Fractional HR & Retainer Support service may be a better fit.

What You Can Expect From Us

When you bring us in, you're getting:
A clear, structured process from the outset, so you know what happens at every stage
Practical guidance on outcomes, not just procedural box-ticking
An impartial advisor who isn't influenced by internal politics or relationships
Confidentiality handled properly throughout, protecting all parties involved
Not sure if this applies to you? Get in touch and we'll talk it through, no obligation.
£135 per hour or £850 day rate
Not sure which rate applies to your situation? Get in touch and we'll advise before any work begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle whistleblowing cases?

Yes, with extended legal protections now in place for whistleblowers, we help ensure any concern raised is investigated correctly and that the employee is protected from detriment throughout the process.

Can you act as an impartial investigator?

Yes, we're often brought in specifically because internal staff are too close to a situation, or because independence protects the integrity of the process.

How quickly can you start?

Investigations and disciplinary matters are often time-sensitive, so get in touch as early as possible and we'll advise on next steps and availability.

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