Settlement agreement solicitors, Richmond
Helping employees in Richmond with their settlement agreements
If you’re being offered an employment settlement agreement then you have the right to get advice from a solicitor on this – our specialist settlement agreement solicitors in Richmond can advise you on the settlement agreement terms you have been offered and seek to negotiate these for you
What is a settlement agreement?
An employment settlement agreement is a legally-binding contract between an employer and an employee (or, to put it another way, an agreement of settlement) to end their contract of employment. The employee will always need to take independent legal advice on a settlement agreement before signing it.
- A settlement agreement can be used to end an employment contract based on terms agreed between the employer and the employee – this is often agreed to resolve a dispute or simply a clean way of tying up the relationship if, for example, you are being made redundant
- If you’re offered a settlement agreement by your employer then you have the right to take independent legal advice from a specialist settlement agreement solicitor as, otherwise, it will not be binding
- Some settlement agreements are very simple but others can be very complicated in nature. Our expert Richmond employment law solicitors can help you navigate your particular issue to help you to find the best deal for your settlement agreement
If you would like to read more about settlement agreements then please see our guide on settlement agreements.
Settlement agreement solicitors in Richmond helping you
If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement in Richmond then you will want to obtain specialist legal advice on the agreement – you may be being made redundant, or allegations of misconduct or underperformance may be being made about you. You need an expert on hand to help you fight your corner, and that’s where we can help.
Our expert Richmond team of settlement agreement specialists can help you understand your agreement, what the value of your agreement is, and negotiate for a better deal for you. Our employment solicitors advise on settlement agreements, and negotiating them, day in and day out, and we know what we’re doing.
Due to the fact that you will potentially be losing certain employment rights if you sign the settlement agreement in Richmond, you are required to take independent legal advice before you do so. To help protect your interests in this type of situation, you must have been given advice on the specifics of your agreement and what you are potentially giving up if you do sign it, before your final decision is made. It’s important that you know whether you are being given a fair deal in terms of the lump sum offered, in return for the employment rights you’re giving up.
Should you sign your settlement agreement?
Whether you should sign your settlement agreement depends on the specific circumstances of your matter – every situation is different, and every dispute is different, and this is why it is important that you receive advice from a specialist. Our Richmond settlement agreement team can help you to understand your agreement and what it is worth, and to push for an outcome that is fair to you.
You will need to get independent legal advice on the entirety of your agreement before you enter into it, and our team will step in and help you understand your situation and the contract terms of your agreement.
Our settlement agreement experts in Richmond will therefore help you understand your dispute, what potential claims you have, what the terms of your agreement are, and whether you’re being offered a fair and reasonable deal to leave your employment.
Who do we help with settlement agreements?
Our team of expert employment solicitors can help you with your settlement agreement in Richmond. We have a huge amount of experience in advising on such matters, and we can guide you through your situation and what can be a complicated process, helping you understand your rights and getting an outcome that is fair.
We will:
- Help you understand the terms of your contract of employment, as well as other documents (for example, any share agreement, share options, RSUs, bonus agreement etc.)
- Seek the best possible deal for you, and negotiate to achieve that
- Once the advice and negotiations are complete, sign off on the settlement agreement to ensure that it is legally binding
How we can help you with your agreement
Our Richmond solicitors specialise in settlement agreements, and particularly in advising employees on their settlement agreements. We advise employees of all types, industry and seniority, and we have the experience and expertise to tailor our advice to your particular circumstances.
Contact us
Contact our specialist employment solicitors in Richmond today to discuss your settlement agreement. We can provide you with comprehensive and expert legal advice on your matter, helping you to get the best possible deal with your agreement.
Call us on 020 3397 3603, email us or request a call back to discuss your matter.
We have offices in London, Richmond, Hammersmith, Wimbledon, Chiswick, Kings Cross, Kingston, Ealing and Fulham.