Our settlement agreement solicitors in the UK provide expert legal advice to employees who have been offered a settlement agreement. A specialist settlement agreement solicitor can help you understand your rights, negotiate better terms, and ensure the agreement is fair.
If you are an employee facing workplace issues, you may also benefit from our Employment Law for Employers services where we help businesses maintain compliance. Additionally, our Employment Law for Employees can assist if you are offered a settlement.
A settlement agreement solicitor will review your agreement, explain the legal terms, and advise whether the compensation offered is fair.
We provide clear, practical advice and act quickly to protect your interests.
A settlement agreement is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee, usually used to bring employment to an end or resolve a workplace dispute.
In return for agreeing not to bring certain legal claims (such as unfair dismissal or discrimination), the employee typically receives:
Once signed, a settlement agreement usually prevents you from bringing claims in the Employment Tribunal — so it is vital that the terms are right before you agree.
A settlement agreement solicitor will review your agreement, explain the legal terms, and advise whether the compensation offered is fair.
Yes. By law, a settlement agreement is only legally binding if the employee receives independent legal advice from a qualified adviser, such as an employment law solicitor.
Your solicitor must:
Without independent legal advice, the settlement agreement will not be valid
A settlement agreement solicitor will review your agreement, explain the legal terms, and advise whether the compensation offered is fair.
Our role is not just to sign off the agreement — it is to ensure that the agreement is fair, lawful, and in your best interests.
We will:
A settlement agreement solicitor will review your agreement, explain the legal terms, and advise whether the compensation offered is fair.
In many cases, settlement agreements are negotiable. Employers often expect changes to be requested.
We regularly negotiate improved terms for employees, including:
Our aim is always to secure the best possible settlement agreement outcome for you.
A settlement agreement solicitor will review your agreement, explain the legal terms, and advise whether the compensation offered is fair.
We advise employees at all levels, including:
Whether your settlement agreement arises from redundancy, performance issues, workplace disputes or a breakdown in the employment relationship, we provide calm, strategic advice.
A settlement agreement solicitor will review your agreement, explain the legal terms, and advise whether the compensation offered is fair.
In most cases, employers make a contribution towards the employee’s legal fees for settlement agreement advice.
We offer:
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If you have been offered a settlement agreement, do not sign it without legal advice.
Contact our settlement agreement solicitors today for independent legal advice and to ensure you are getting the best possible deal available to you.
A settlement agreement solicitor will review your agreement, explain the legal terms, and advise whether the compensation offered is fair.
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A settlement agreement solicitor will review your agreement, explain the legal terms, and advise whether the compensation offered is fair.
A settlement agreement is a legally binding agreement between an employee and employer that usually ends employment or resolves a workplace dispute. In return for a financial settlement, the employee agrees not to bring certain legal claims against the employer.
Yes. By law, employees must receive independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor or adviser for a settlement agreement to be valid. Your employer will usually contribute to your legal fees
There is no legal minimum timeframe, but ACAS recommends at least 10 calendar days to consider the agreement. Employers should not pressure employees into signing without sufficient time or advice.
Yes. Settlement agreements are negotiable, including the payments made to you. Legal advice can significantly improve settlement terms.
In straightforward cases, settlement agreements can be completed in a few days once legal advice is taken. More complex negotiations may take longer.
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