Settlement Agreement Legal Advice

Understand whether your settlement agreement is fair before deciding what to do next. Same-day advice from specialist employment solicitors who will tell you honestly whether there is anything to be gained from negotiating.

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Same-Day Sign Off

Our employment solicitors have the ability to review agreements the same day they’re received. The entire process can be completed within a very short timeframe, in most cases seven days, depending on how your employer responds.
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Legal Costs Promise

Pay nothing for advice, a review and a signature. Should we negotiate on your behalf, additional fees for negotiations would be made clear.
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Negotiation Services

If you wish to negotiate the amount of compensation, we can help. On average, we obtain an increase of 25 to 50% over and above the opening offer.
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Settlement Agreement Solicitors

If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement, the most important question is not how quickly you can sign it.

It’s whether the offer is fair.

At Settlement Agreement Advice, our specialist settlement agreement solicitors help employees understand exactly where they stand before making a decision. We provide independent settlement agreement legal advice to employees across England and Wales.

We explain your options in layman’s terms, assess whether there is any value in negotiating and help you achieve the best possible outcome.

In most cases, your employer covers the cost of our advice.

  • Same-Day Reviews Available
  • No Hidden Costs
  • Negotiation Where It Adds Genuine Value

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Settlement Agreement Advice

At Settlement Agreement Advice, we specialise in providing expert legal advice on settlement agreements across the UK. Our team of highly experienced solicitors have the knowledge and expertise to advise workers and employers for a number of different industries.

Should you wish to negotiate the amount of compensation you’ve been offered, our solicitors can achieve an average increase of 25 to 50% on your initial offer. However, we do not offer a no-win-no-fee service.

Our negotiation services are only specified if we believe there’s a high certainty that we can achieve a positive outcome on your behalf. Our reputation has been built upon transparency, speed and responsiveness.

What Can Be Negotiated in a Settlement Agreement?

Settlement agreements are about more than compensation.

Depending on your circumstances, we may be able to negotiate:

A successful outcome is not always about securing the highest possible payment. Often, it’s about achieving the right overall package and allowing you to move forward with confidence.

Complete your Settlement Agreement in 3 easy steps

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1. Send Us Your Agreement
Upload your settlement agreement, request a call back or speak to one of our solicitors directly.
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2. Receive Independent Legal Advice
We'll explain the agreement, answer your questions and advise whether the offer is fair. If negotiation could improve your position, we'll explain your options.
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3. Sign with Confidence
Once you're happy with the terms, we'll complete the legal sign-off and return the agreement to your employer so you can move forward.

What is a Settlement Agreement?

A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and employee. In exchange for compensation, the employee agrees not to bring certain legal claims against their employer.

For the agreement to be legally valid, you must receive independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor.

However, a solicitor’s role involves much more than signing paperwork. Our specialist employment solicitors will review your agreement

We look at the circumstances that led to the agreement being offered. We assess whether there are any employment claims that should be considered. We explain what the agreement means for your future rights and whether the terms are fair.

Most importantly, we help you decide whether signing, negotiating or rejecting the offer is the right option for you.

Employment Settlement Agreement Solicitors

All of our employment settlement agreement solicitors at our law firm are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and are long-standing members of the Employment Lawyer’s Association.

Our top-level legal people can offer legal advice and guidance in this area over the telephone or via a zoom meeting from our offices based in the South-East of England.

We do not provide settlement agreement templates or example letters. These can be found on the ACAS website.

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Speak to a Settlement Agreement Solicitor Today

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from advising thousands of employees, it’s that no two settlement agreements are ever quite the same.

Sometimes the offer on the table is fair, and the best advice is to sign it. Sometimes there is an opportunity to negotiate a better outcome. The challenge is knowing which situation you’re in.

Our specialist employment solicitors and employment lawyers will review your agreement, explain your options in layman’s terms and give you an honest view on what happens next.

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Nationwide Service Across England & Wales

Our solicitors can be contacted by telephone throughout all areas of England and Wales. This includes all the major towns and cities, such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Reading and Brighton.

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What Makes Settlement Agreement Advice Different?

We Only Recommend Negotiation Where It Adds Value

Not every settlement agreement needs to be negotiated.

Many employees simply need to check if  the offer is fair and that signing is the right decision. Where we believe there is a genuine opportunity to improve your position, we will explain why and help you negotiate.

Where we don’t, we’ll tell you that too.

We Act for Both Employers and Employees

Our solicitors advise both employers and employees on settlement agreements.

This gives us a unique understanding of how settlement agreements are structured, which terms are standard and where there may be room for negotiation.

Employment Tribunal Experience Matters

Many settlement agreements are negotiated against the backdrop of potential Employment Tribunal claims.

Our solicitors regularly advise on tribunal disputes and litigation. This allows us to provide realistic advice on the strength and value of potential claims when assessing a settlement offer.

No Hidden Costs

In most cases, your employer contributes towards your legal fees.

We will never exceed your employer’s legal fee contribution without discussing it with you first and obtaining your express agreement.

If additional work is required, we will explain exactly why before anything proceeds.

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Settlement Agreements Are Changing

The Employment Rights Act 2025 will introduce significant changes from January 2027.

The qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims will reduce from two years to six months. This means many more employees will have protection against unfair dismissal, and employers are likely to rely on settlement agreements more frequently when workplace disputes arise.

Understanding your rights and the value of any claims will become increasingly important.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Have to Sign a Settlement Agreement?

No. Settlement agreements are voluntary. If you choose not to sign, your employer must follow the appropriate process, whether that is redundancy, capability, disciplinary action or continued employment.

Can a Settlement Agreement Be Negotiated?

Yes. However, not every agreement should be negotiated. Our solicitors will advise whether there is a realistic opportunity to improve your position before recommending any negotiation.

Will I Have to Pay for Legal Advice?

In most cases, your employer contributes towards your legal fees. We will always explain any costs in advance and will never exceed your employer’s contribution without your agreement.

How Long Does the Settlement Agreement Process Take?

Most settlement agreements can be reviewed on the same day they are received. Many are completed within a few days, although negotiations can take longer depending on the circumstances.

What Happens If I Refuse a Settlement Agreement?

If you refuse to sign, the agreement falls away. Your employer may then continue with a redundancy, disciplinary or capability process, or maintain the existing employment relationship.

What Is a Compromise Agreement?

A compromise agreement is the former name for a settlement agreement. Although the law changed in 2013, many employees still search for compromise agreements or compromise agreement solicitors when looking for legal advice. In practice, both terms describe the same type of legally binding agreement between an employer and employee.

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