Employment & Settlement Agreements

Expert Employment Lawyers in Wembley, London
We offer complimentary initial consultations for settlement agreements, ensuring you receive expert advice and tailored solutions.

Why Choose The Legal Practice?

Free Consultation

No cost for your initial consultation.

Legal fees often covered by your employer.

Swift Response

Same-day service guaranteed.

Immediate action on documentation and negotiations.

Flexible Options

Remote or face-to-face.

Meetings available at our Wembley office, via video, or by phone.

Specialist Settlement Agreement Solicitors

When presented with a settlement agreement from your employer, our expert employment lawyers provide skilled representation and negotiation services. We have a proven track record of securing enhanced settlements for clients across all sectors—from local start-ups to multinational corporations.

Comprehensive Employment Law Services

Our team offers guidance on:

Restructuring & Redundancy Settlements
Maternity, Paternity, & Parental Rights
Grievance & Disciplinary Procedures
Performance, Absence, & Sickness Management
TUPE Regulations & Transfers
Employment Contract Reviews & Post-Termination Restrictions

Transparent Fee Structure

Settlement Agreements

Review & Advice: Free (typically covered by your employer).
Additional Negotiations: £150 per hour + VAT.

Employment Tribunal Claims

Hourly rates: £150–£400 + VAT, depending on solicitor experience.
Estimated total costs based on complexity:

Case Complexity	Cost Range (Excl. VAT)
Simple	£5,000 – £10,000
Medium	£7,000 – £15,000
High	£9,000 – £40,000

Factors Affecting Costs:

Number of witnesses
Volume of documents
Preliminary hearings
Discrimination or whistleblowing claims

Additional Costs (Disbursements):

Counsel’s tribunal fees: £1,000–£5,000/day
Expert reports (if required): £1,000–£3,000
Travel expenses: At cost

Flexible Payment Options

Fixed fees for straightforward cases.
Hourly rates or monthly payment plans.

Our Process

For Settlement Agreements:

Agreement review and explanation of terms.
Advice on legal implications.
Basic negotiations and certification.

For Tribunal Claims:

Comprehensive case assessment.
Evidence review and claim preparation.
Correspondence, negotiations, and document preparation.

Meet Our Expert Employment Team

Angalee Pandya

Senior Consultant Employment Solicitor

With over 20 years of experience in the legal profession, Angalee specialises in providing comprehensive legal advice to employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters, including settlement agreements, discrimination, wrongful termination, workplace harassment, and employment contracts.

Email: apandya@thelegalpractice.co.uk
Call: 07957 255 025

Contact our expert employment lawyers today:

New Clients:
Call us at 0208 903 7017.

Existing Clients:
Contact Angalee Pandya at 07595 255 025.

Settlement Agreements FAQs

What is a Settlement Agreement ?

A Settlement Agreement (formerly known as a Compromise Agreement) is a written agreement offered by your employer that offers further financial compensation or an incentive beyond your contractual entitlement to enter into a settlement and leave your employment. By signing the agreement, the right to bring an employment claim against an employer is withdrawn.

If I am offered a Settlement Agreement, do I have to accept it ?

No, it is completely up to you whether you sign the settlement agreement or not. Usually there is a financial incentive for signing, however it is important to consider what employment rights you are giving up by doing this. One consequence of not signing the settlement agreement is that you may still be considered for redundancy. If there is a disciplinary or performance improvement process underway, this may still be followed through. You will still be able to bring employment claims, however, and should note the very restrictive time limits within which you need to do so.

Do I have to seek legal advice before I sign a settlement agreement?

Yes. The employee must receive independent legal advice about the terms and effect of the settlement agreement (and the adviser must sign a certificate) for it to be binding. This is because Settlement agreements involve employees giving away important legal rights that are written into statute.

Can the terms of a Settlement Agreement be negotiated and changed ?

Yes, an employee can seek to negotiate an increase in the amount they are being offered or extend the period of employee benefits, perhaps because they believe they would be giving up a valuable employment claim. A solicitor can help to negotiate the terms on your behalf. Providing both parties (employer and employee) agree, changes can be made to a Settlement Agreement.

What claims will a Settlement Agreement bring to an end ?

Settlement agreement usually bring to an end all employment, contractual and common law claims against your employer.

Who pays for a Settlement Agreement ?

In most instances, the cost of the legal advice associated with a Settlement Agreement is borne by your employer, not yourself individually. If additional advice is required, this can usually be negotiated with your employer to ensure all legal costs are covered.

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