Settlement Agreement Lawyers London
Expert settlement agreement lawyers in London providing professional advice on employment settlements, exit packages, and compromise agreements. Protecting your interests in employment termination situations.
What is a Settlement Agreement?
A settlement agreement (formerly called a compromise agreement) is a legally binding contract between an employer and employee that settles potential employment disputes. It typically involves a financial payment in exchange for the employee waiving their right to bring employment tribunal claims.
Legal Requirement
For a settlement agreement to be legally binding, you must receive independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor. We provide this essential service and ensure you understand all implications before signing.
Our Settlement Agreement Services
Professional settlement agreement advice ensuring you understand your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.
Expert Review
Thorough analysis of settlement terms and legal implications
Rights Protection
Ensuring your legal rights and interests are fully protected
Negotiation Skills
Experienced negotiation to maximize settlement value
Quick Turnaround
Efficient service to meet tight settlement deadlines
Settlement Agreement Services
Comprehensive settlement agreement services for both employees and employers across all sectors and seniority levels.
For Employees
Protect your interests with expert legal advice on settlement agreements. We ensure you understand all terms and negotiate improvements where possible.
Settlement Agreement Review
Comprehensive review of proposed settlement terms, identifying potential issues and improvement opportunities.
Negotiation Support
Expert negotiation to improve settlement terms, compensation, and post-employment restrictions.
Legal Advice Certificate
Providing the required independent legal advice certificate for settlement agreement validity.
Tax Implications
Advice on tax treatment of settlement payments, including compensation and ex-gratia elements.
Post-Employment Restrictions
Reviewing and negotiating restrictive covenants, garden leave, and non-compete clauses.
Reference Provisions
Ensuring appropriate reference terms and agreed wording for future employment applications.
For Employers
Protect your business with professionally drafted settlement agreements. Strategic advice to minimize risk and achieve cost-effective resolutions.
Settlement Agreement Drafting
Professional drafting of comprehensive settlement agreements protecting employer interests.
Risk Assessment
Evaluating potential employment claims and determining appropriate settlement strategies.
Negotiation Strategy
Developing effective negotiation strategies to achieve cost-effective settlements.
Compliance Guidance
Ensuring settlement agreements comply with employment law requirements and best practices.
Key Settlement Agreement Terms
Understanding the essential components of settlement agreements and their implications.
Compensation Payment
Financial settlement including notice pay, holiday pay, and any additional compensation
Restrictive Covenants
Post-employment restrictions on competition, solicitation, and confidentiality
Claims Waiver
Comprehensive waiver of potential employment claims and tribunal rights
Reference Terms
Agreed reference wording and contact arrangements for future employers
Confidentiality
Mutual confidentiality obligations regarding the settlement and circumstances
Return of Property
Arrangements for returning company property, equipment, and confidential information
Benefits of Settlement Agreements
Our Settlement Agreement Process
Efficient, professional service to review and advise on settlement agreements within tight deadlines.
Initial Review
Comprehensive review of proposed settlement terms and circumstances
Legal Advice
Detailed explanation of terms, rights, and implications
Negotiation
Negotiating improvements to terms where appropriate
Completion
Providing legal advice certificate and finalizing agreement
Need Settlement Agreement Advice?
Don't sign a settlement agreement without independent legal advice. Our experienced employment lawyers provide expert guidance to protect your interests and ensure you achieve the best possible outcome.
Expert settlement agreement lawyers providing independent legal advice certificates and negotiation support.