Settlement-Advice.com

Specialist legal advice on settlement agreements for employees

Settlement-Advice.com is a British legal service focused exclusively on reviewing and negotiating settlement agreements for employees. The team consists of employment law specialist solicitors regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and has over 25 years of combined experience in this field. The firm operates entirely remotely and advises clients across England and Wales.

Free review and payment by the employer

The service is presented as free to the employee in most cases: the employer pays the fees directly, in accordance with the legal fees clause usually included in these agreements. The company states that the initial review is free of charge and that, if the agreement does not include such a clause, the client is informed before work begins. For agreements requiring negotiation, fees are disclosed in advance and a contribution to costs is always sought from the employer.

How the process works

The procedure described consists of five steps: the client uploads their agreement to the platform, a specialist reviews it, a 30-minute advisory call is held to explain the terms, the client signs electronically and the employer makes payment. The review is carried out within hours, even when the signing deadline is the next day. Straightforward cases can be completed quickly; if better terms or a higher payment are negotiated, the process takes longer and the firm keeps the client informed at every stage.

Tight deadlines and same-day review

The website warns that most agreements have a signing deadline of between 7 and 14 days. To respond to that urgency, the service offers same-day review for requests received before 2pm and states that the current response time is under 30 minutes. The review covers all clauses, including non-compete, references and tax matters.

Specialisation versus generalist firms

The firm positions itself against traditional high street firms through its exclusive dedication to settlement agreements. According to its own presentation, while other firms handle more than 50 different types of cases and offer generic templates, Settlement-Advice.com provides a bespoke review by employment law experts, with no 5 to 10-day wait for a first appointment and no additional payments by the employee. The company states it has handled thousands of agreements.

Additional services and tools

In addition to reviewing and negotiating agreements, the site offers free informative guides on redundancy, calculating redundancy pay, voluntary redundancy and the tax treatment of settlement payments. It also includes calculators to estimate the amount of redundancy pay and the value of the settlement, as well as a five-question form to guide users according to their situation (agreement already received or expected).

Team and client recognition

The team includes Sarah, a consultant solicitor specialising in employment law, and Vandana Tandon, both mentioned in verified client reviews. The firm shows a rating of 97% five-star reviews out of a total of 37 reviews. Testimonials highlight the clarity in explaining each clause, the speed of response — in some cases with 24-hour turnaround — and the support provided during complex employment disputes. The reviews come from verified clients and are dated between 2025 and 2026.

Location and contact

Phone: 0330 043 3008 · Email: office@settlement-advice.com