Settlement Agreement Specialists & Employment Solicitors
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How we can help
We are a nationally based law firm for those requiring legal advice on the terms of a Settlement Agreement. We act for both employers and employees. You can be rest assured you are in safe capable hands with a firm who is specialist in this niche area and best understands your situation.
We can draft terms and negotiate a settlement sum on your behalf or if you’re already happy with the terms and looking for a quick turnaround, we are here to help and we will do our utmost to meet your needs in an empathetic and professional manner.
We offer an OUT OF HOURS service as we recognise that it can be difficult to discuss sensitive employment law issues during normal work hours. We are the only law firm in the UK to offer such a flexible out of hours service which can best work around you.
We offer a FREE CONSULTATION in the comfort of your own home or office. There is no need to wait for a face to face appointment at our offices as we offer a fully remote telephone and email service, resulting in a quicker turn around for you by digital e-signature. Our online remote systems means we can offer a fast NATIONWIDE service to our clients across the UK
You will be dedicated to a QUALIFIED EMPLOYMENT LAW SOLICITOR who will assist you every step of the way. There are no call centres so you can be assured you will only deal and communicate with your dedicated solicitor. All of our solicitors are SRA regulated.
We do not deduct any legal fees from an employee’s settlement monies. The terms of the settlement agreement usually enables us to invoice the employer directly for the advice provided. We also offer fixed fee cost effective solutions to employers for the drafting, negotiation and conclusion of a Settlement Agreement. There are NO HIDDEN COSTS
We appreciate that the negotiation and conclusion of a Settlement Agreement can be time sensitive. We offer a SAME DAY service including evenings and weekends and will issue the necessary certification immediately for you
Straightforward legal advice
We are qualified employment law solicitors who only act for those looking for advice on the terms of a Settlement Agreement
We are fully authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority so as to enable us to provide the relevant legal advice and to sign off the “advisors certificate” which is a legal requisite of a Settlement Agreement. As part of the advice process, we will identify the claims arising from the dispute and quantify the same, so as to properly evaluate the proposed settlement sum being offered. We will also offer you a full cost / risk analysis so you can weigh up whether the Settlement Agreement remains the preferred outcome. We pride ourselves on our jargon free approach to advising and acting for you on the terms of a Settlement Agreement.
What is a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding agreement which involves your employer promising to pay you a sum of money to exit your employment with them and end any dispute that may already exist.
There are a number of legal requirements which must be met to make the settlement agreement legally binding on both parties. One such requirement is that an employee must receive independent legal advice from a solicitor on the terms of the agreement prior to signing it. In most cases, a prompt turn-around time is essential. We recognise this and our experts are here to assist you quickly and effectively.
Our fees
When acting for employees, we recover our fees for advising you on the terms of the Settlement Agreement from your employer.
In the majority of cases the service to our client is absolutely free.
When acting for employers, we offer our service on a fixed fee basis and there are no hidden extras
Some FAQs
What is a Settlement Agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legal agreement between an employer and employee, setting out the terms they have agreed. In most cases, the employer pays the employee an agreed compensation payment in return for the employee agreeing to waive his / her right to bring a claim in relation to their employment or its termination. The compensation payment from the employer is treated in full and final settlement of any of the employee’s potential claims. Such claims may otherwise include unfair dismissal, unfair selection for redundancy or discrimination to name a few.
Is the Settlement Agreement legally binding?
Yes, but only after the employee has received independent legal advice from a qualified and authorised practising solicitor who is qualified to sign the Section 203 Advice Certificate confirming that they have given the necessary legal advice to make the Settlement Agreement legally binding and irrevocable.
How much will it cost me?
In nearly all cases, your employer will make a reasonable contribution towards your legal fees incurred in obtaining independent legal advice and executing the Settlement Agreement. We will work within the remit of the employer contribution, except in exceptional circumstances, for example if negotiation of the agreed terms or the level of financial settlement becomes unforeseeably protracted. In most cases, your employer’s contribution will cover your legal fees due to us in full. In most cases, we will work within the original legal fees contribution offered by your employer so you can be rest assured of no surprise bill at the end.
Is your advice confidential?
All of our advice to clients is kept strictly confidential and all personal data is kept to a minimum and is securely stored.
Our Team
The legal team at Settlementagreements4u is run and managed by principal solicitor, Joanna Robson.
We are all highly experienced employment law solicitors and deal with settlement agreements on a day to day basis so you can be assured you are in safe hands
Joanna has been a specialist in employment law for over 18 years and her career has included her working for a number of top city law firms where she has advised high net worth employees, SME’s and large international companies.