Protected Conversation & Settlement Support

Calm, defensible exits — handled properly, quickly, and with confidence

When an employment relationship has reached its natural conclusion, how the exit is handled matters just as much as the decision itself. Poorly framed protected conversations or settlement processes can escalate quickly — triggering grievances, legal claims, or reputational risk.

Protected Conversation & Settlement Support provides senior, employer-side HR judgement to help you manage sensitive exits professionally, proportionately and with confidence — without unnecessary delay or over-engineering.

Perfect for

✔ Organisations facing a relationship breakdown where a managed exit is the most appropriate outcome
✔ Employers wanting to reduce grievance, tribunal or whistleblowing risk before matters escalate
✔ Care, education and regulated organisations where tone, documentation and process matter
✔ Senior or sensitive roles where confidence and judgement are critical
✔ Leaders who need clear scripts and structure for protected conversations

What you get

A fully prepared, employer-side settlement support pack, including:

  • Initial case triage and risk framing
    A senior HR assessment of context, risk and proportionality to confirm whether a protected conversation is appropriate.

  • Protected conversation manager script
    Clear guidance on what to say, what to avoid, how to respond to predictable reactions, and how to close the conversation safely.

  • Without prejudice letter (employer-side)
    Professionally drafted to frame the rationale, process and next steps clearly and calmly.

  • Internal settlement rationale & risk note
    A defensible internal record explaining why settlement is reasonable and proportionate should the decision later be scrutinised.

  • Solicitor handover pack (if required)
    Structured background and documentation to support efficient legal review and often reduce legal cost.

  • Optional manager confidence call
    Short, focused support to help leaders deliver the conversation calmly and consistently.

Everything is prepared in advance so leaders are not improvising in high-risk moments.

How it works

  1. Initial contact and rapid scoping

  2. Case triage and risk framing

  3. Documents and scripts prepared

  4. Optional manager support call

  5. Clean handover to solicitors where required

The process is intentionally simple, controlled and fast.

Pricing & turnaround

Price: From £799 (one-time)
(Pricing reflects urgency, seniority and complexity.)

  • Standard turnaround: 3–5 working days

  • Express option: 48 hours

  • Senior or complex cases scoped separately

Fixed scope. Fixed price. No retainers.

Why this matters

  • Reduces the risk of escalation, grievances or tribunal claims

  • Ensures protected conversations are handled lawfully and proportionately

  • Gives leaders confidence in difficult moments

  • Creates a defensible audit trail for boards, regulators and advisers

  • Often reduces overall legal cost by framing matters properly upfront

Important note

This service provides HR and employee relations support only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Independent legal advice should always be obtained before finalising any settlement agreement.

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