Settlement agreements are one of our specialist areas, our settlement agreement lawyers advise clients on a frequent basis, ensuring we get the best outcome when faced with an agreement from employers.

Receiving a settlement agreement from your employer can be daunting, and it can be difficult to decide what to do next. Whether you want to agree, or you want to negotiate the terms set out in your employment agreement, we can help, we can offer legal advice that helps you best proceed.

What is a settlement agreement?

A settlement agreement, previously known as a compromise agreement, is a legally binding contract that employers use to set out terms and conditions, agreed upon by an employee. A settlement agreement is usually associated with the termination of an employment, but sometimes it will be used to settle a dispute that has arisen, without necessarily ending the employment. Once you have decided upon a settlement agreement, you will almost always waive your right to bring any claims against your employer. 

A settlement agreement is legally binding, so it is extremely important that it is properly drafted, and properly explained to you. The law says that an agreement is only valid if you have taken independent legal advice on the terms and the effects of the settlement agreement, before signing it. 

Why do you need settlement agreement legal advice?

You’re legally obliged to consult legal advice on the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement, before you sign it. Our settlement agreement lawyers can help if you need :

• Legal advice on a settlement agreement that has already been drafted.
• An expert opinion on a fair settlement agreement.
• Assistance when it comes to negotiating a settlement agreement from scratch.

If you need expert advice from a settlement agreement lawyer, speak to one of our expert solicitors for assistance. You can get in touch with us here.