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Settlement Agreement Solicitors for UK Employees
Expert legal advice on your settlement agreement. Your employer usually pays the legal fee as part of the agreement itself. Speak to a qualified solicitor today and make sure you are getting what you are entitled to.
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What is a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between you and your employer. It usually ends your employment on agreed terms, in exchange for a payment. You waive your right to bring certain claims against your employer, such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, or breach of contract.
Under UK law, a settlement agreement is only legally valid if you have received independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor or another relevant adviser. Your employer usually pays the legal fee as part of the agreement itself.
We review the terms of your settlement agreement, explain what each clause means in plain English, check whether the financial offer is fair, and, where appropriate, negotiate improved terms on your behalf.
When might you be offered a settlement agreement?
Performance or conduct disputes
You have been in a performance management process or disciplinary procedure that both sides want to end.
Workplace grievance
You have raised concerns about discrimination, bullying, or unlawful treatment, and your employer wants to settle.
Protected conversations
Your employer opens an off-the-record conversation proposing you leave on agreed terms.
Mutual exit
The working relationship has broken down and both sides want a clean break.
Restructuring
The business is changing and your role no longer fits the new structure.
Important update
The Employment Rights Bill 2025: why more settlement agreements are coming
The Employment Rights Bill introduces day-one unfair dismissal protection, restrictions on fire-and-rehire, and expanded tribunal claim grounds. Legal commentators expect a significant increase in settlement agreement use as employers manage exits under the new regime. Getting specialist advice early can materially change your outcome.
How it works
1
Send us your agreement
Email or upload your settlement agreement. We review it within 24 working hours.
2
Free initial call
We explain every clause, highlight anything unfair, and tell you whether the financial offer matches the strength of your position.
3
Sign or negotiate
If you are happy with the agreement, we sign the solicitor's certificate. If it needs improvement, we negotiate on your behalf.
What we check in every settlement agreement
- Whether the financial offer reflects the strength of your claims.
- Whether all money owed (notice, holiday, bonus, commission) is properly included.
- Whether the tax treatment is correct (the first £30,000 of ex-gratia payments is usually tax-free).
- Whether restrictive covenants are enforceable and fair.
- Whether confidentiality and non-derogatory clauses are reciprocal.
- Whether a job reference is guaranteed in writing.
- Whether shares, options, LTIPs, and pension are properly addressed.
- Whether you are waiving claims you should not be waiving.
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Frequently asked questions
Get expert advice on your settlement agreement today
Speak to a qualified solicitor the same working day. Your employer usually pays the legal fee as part of the agreement itself.