Settlement Agreement Advice

Settlement Agreement Advice: employment solicitors for settlement agreements

Settlement Agreement Advice is a firm of employment solicitors that advises both employees and employers on settlement agreements. The practice is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and its solicitors are long-standing members of the Employment Lawyers Association. The firm operates from offices in the South-East of England and provides advice by telephone or via Zoom meetings to clients across England and Wales.

The firm's stated focus is on helping employees understand whether an offer is fair before deciding whether to sign, negotiate or reject it. It also advises employers on settlement agreements, which the firm says gives it an understanding of how agreements are structured and where terms may be negotiable.

Services for employees

For employees, the firm reviews settlement agreements and explains their options in layman's terms. The review covers the circumstances that led to the agreement being offered, any employment claims that should be considered, and the effect of the agreement on future rights. The firm states that it does not provide settlement agreement templates or example letters, and directs clients to the ACAS website for those.

Where the firm believes there is a genuine opportunity to improve the employee's position, it offers negotiation services. The firm reports that, on average, it obtains an increase of 25 to 50% over and above the opening offer. It states that it does not offer a no-win-no-fee service and that negotiation services are only specified where there is a high certainty of achieving a positive outcome.

The firm indicates that in most cases the employer covers the cost of its advice. It states that it will never exceed the employer's legal fee contribution without discussing it with the client first and obtaining express agreement, and that any additional work is explained before it proceeds.

Services for employers

The firm also advises employers on settlement agreements. It states that its solicitors regularly advise on Employment Tribunal disputes and litigation, which it says allows them to provide realistic advice on the strength and value of potential claims when assessing a settlement offer.

Scope of negotiable terms

According to the firm, settlement agreements can cover more than compensation. Depending on the circumstances, it says it may be able to negotiate compensation payments, notice pay, redundancy pay, agreed references, restrictive covenants, confidentiality clauses, internal announcements, exit dates, bonus payments and holiday pay. The firm notes that a successful outcome is not always about securing the highest possible payment, but about achieving the right overall package.

Process and turnaround

The firm describes a three-step process: the client sends the agreement, receives independent legal advice, and then signs once happy with the terms. The firm states that its solicitors can review agreements the same day they are received and that the entire process can be completed within a very short timeframe, in most cases seven days, depending on how the employer responds.

Coverage and regulatory status

The firm provides a nationwide service across England and Wales, with solicitors contactable by telephone throughout all areas, including major towns and cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Reading and Brighton. All of its employment settlement agreement solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and are long-standing members of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Anticipated legal changes

The firm notes that 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. The firm states that this means many more employees will have protection against unfair dismissal, and that employers are likely to rely on settlement agreements more frequently when workplace disputes arise.

Client feedback

The website displays reviews attributed to Trustpilot, with individual comments describing the service as prompt, helpful and professional. The firm also states that it has advised thousands of employees.