Legal Advice & Procedures

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Differences Between COT3 and A Settlement Agreement

What are the Differences Between COT3 and A Settlement Agreement? If you’re facing an employment dispute, you may be offered either a COT3 agreement or a settlement agreement. Both help resolve workplace

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How much are settlement agreement solicitors fees?

Can I get a free consultation? If you are offered a settlement agreement, you may get a free consultation with a solicitor. During the free consultation, the solicitor can explain your legal position

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Is A Solicitor Required For A Settlement Agreement

A solicitor, or a qualified legal advisor, is legally required for a settlement agreement.  Settlement agreements are legal documents that formalise the terms of separation between an employer

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Who Pays The Fee For A Settlement Agreement Solicitor

Settlement agreements are common in employment disputes, but one question often arises: Who is responsible for paying the solicitor’s fees when drafting or advising on these agreements? This article

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Choosing A Settlement Agreement Solicitor

When choosing a settlement agreement solicitor, the employer usually covers the legal fees. However, selecting the right solicitor is crucial to fully protect your rights. A knowledgeable solicitor

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Settlement agreement: Who signs first and who pays legal fees?

Who Signs Your Settlement Agreement First? Typically an employee will sign first and then it is signed by a solicitor for settlement agreement. They provide a certificate to confirm that he or she has

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Settlement agreement important clauses

Settlement Agreement Advice often get asked what are the most important clauses within a settlement agreement. The answer is that this depends on the circumstances of the individual case. Waiver of

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What does a solicitor do with a settlement agreement?

Quick read: An employment solicitor will review the terms of a settlement agreement offered by an employer to establish if a reasonable offer has been made to the employee while ensuring their rights

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Settlement Agreement Guidance

What should be included in a settlement agreement?   There are a number of clauses that are ever present in settlement agreements. Of course, important for the individuals signing the settlement agreement,

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Settlement Agreement Legal Advice

When employees are offered a settlement agreement, they often ask the question, do they need to take settlement agreement legal advice?  If so who do they need to speak to, to obtain this advice? Can

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Settlement Agreement Advice For Employees

Does a settlement agreement need to be signed by a solicitor?   The short answer is yes. Formerly known as compromise agreements, settlement agreements are in fact legally binding contracts. They allow

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