Settlement agreement solicitors, London

Helping employees in London 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 London 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 from on a settlement agreement before signing it, and our lawyers can help you with your agreement if you’re based in London.

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 London 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.

What are the reasons that a settlement agreement could be offered to an employee in London?

If you have been offered a settlement agreement in London, or you’re based in the London area, there are a variety of reasons why you could have been offered a settlement agreement: your employer could be going through a redundancy exercise, allegations of misconduct might have been put to you, your employer could be alleging that you are underperforming in your role, or you might simply have agreed mutually with your employer to leave your job.

Whatever the reason that you have been offered a settlement agreement, we can help you and get you prompt, excellent, and cost-effective advice from a settlement agreement lawyer in London to help you seek the best possible deal with your employer.

Do you need to get advice from a settlement agreement solicitor in London?

Settlement agreements in London can potentially be complex, depending on the nature of your job, your seniority, your industry, and what the nature of your dispute with your employer is. We can help you untangle your situation and get expert advice to you from our legal team.

If you need settlement agreement advice in London one of our expert employment team will 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.

Should you sign your settlement agreement offered to you by your London employer?

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. We will make sure that you get experienced advice on your settlement agreement and what it is worth from an expert settlement agreement lawyer in london.

The value of settlement agreements in the London are can vary wildly, depending on your circumstances: if you are a senior employee, or you have been subjected to a serious incident of sexual harassment or discrimination, then your settlement agreement could be worth a lot. It’s therefore in your interest to take prompt and expert legal advice on your agreement before you enter into it.

A settlement agreement solicitor in London will have the experience and expertise needed to understand your matter and get the best possible outcome, whatever your situation.

Should I enter into a settlement agreement or issue a claim against my London employer?

We always recommend that you look at settlement as an option before deciding to pursue a claim against your employer – litigation can take a long time, be costly, stressful, and is uncertain in its outcome. It’s therefore almost always worth taking advice from a settlement agreement lawyer in London on what you’re being offered if you’re based or work in London.

Once you’ve undertaken the negotiation on your agreement, and if it’s not possible to reach a deal with your employer, then it is of course open to you to issue a claim against your employer should you wish to do so.

We can, of course, provide you with settlement agreement advice in London and you can contact us by requesting a call back here.

Who do we help with settlement agreements?

Our team of expert employment solicitors can help you with your settlement agreement in London. 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 expert settlement agreements lawyers in London specialise in employment settlements, 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

For expert legal advice on settlement agreements in London 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.