Lewis Nedas Law

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

Avoid lengthy and costly employment tribunal proceedings
Certainty of outcome and financial settlement
Confidential resolution protecting reputation
Tax-efficient settlement structure where possible
Clear post-employment obligations and restrictions
Professional reference arrangements
Immediate resolution without ongoing uncertainty
Protection from future employment claims

Our Settlement Agreement Process

Efficient, professional service to review and advise on settlement agreements within tight deadlines.

1

Initial Review

Comprehensive review of proposed settlement terms and circumstances

2

Legal Advice

Detailed explanation of terms, rights, and implications

3

Negotiation

Negotiating improvements to terms where appropriate

4

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.

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