Protect your job with professional workplace representation.

Zhan Associates helps employees challenge allegations, prepare for hearings and defend their position throughout disciplinary, dismissal, appeal and Employment Tribunal proceedings. We provide:
✓ Disciplinary, grievance and dismissal representation
✓ Settlement negotiations and dispute support
✓ Practical strategy before, during and after formal workplace processes
✓ Nationwide support across England & Wales

Facing a Disciplinary, Suspension or Dismissal?

We operate fixed-fee services for employees, managers and professionals facing serious workplace issues.

If a Workplace Issue Is Putting Your Position, Reputation or Future at Risk, We Can Help

Whether you have been invited to a disciplinary hearing, are dealing with a grievance, facing dismissal, considering an appeal or trying to negotiate an exit, Zhan Associates provides practical workplace defence and representation designed to protect your position and help you respond strategically.

  • You may need support if you are:
    • Invited to a disciplinary or investigation meeting

    • Facing allegations of misconduct, poor performance or capability concerns

    • Trying to raise a grievance or challenge how your grievance has been handled

    • Appealing a disciplinary outcome, sanction or dismissal

    • Offered a settlement agreement or considering an exit negotiation

    • Preparing for ACAS Early Conciliation or an Employment Tribunal claim

    • Under pressure at work and unsure how to respond without damaging your position

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Career Background

Shakil Dixon: Specialist Workplace Defence Representative | Disciplinary and Appeals Expert | Unite Accredited

Over 35 years experience working in the public and private sector

  • Previous - Senior Workplace Representative - UNISON (10 yrs)

  • Current - Accredited Support Companion for Unite (Join Today)

  • Equality & Diversity - Welsh Assembly Government & Birmingham City Council (16 yrs)

  • Client Financial Services Manager - Birmingham City Council (6 yrs)

  • Business Analyst / Consultant - Private Sector (5 Yrs)

  • Experienced in conducting organisational and departmental investigations at public, private and voluntary organisation level

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07550 030156

Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm

Zhan Associates
Birmingham B33 8RD
United Kingdom

© 2026 Zhan Associates trading as Zhan Enterprises Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales No. 11849088.
Disclaimer: Zhan Associates do not provide formal legal advice.