Settlement Agreements

How do I get legal assistance?

Contact our experts

We can advise you on the terms of your agreement and/or assist with negotiating with your employer. Some, or all, of our fees may be covered by your employer as part of the agreement. We’ll provide clear and upfront cost estimates with you to ensure you remain in control of your costs at every stage.

Dedicated lawyers who can help

You’ll be allocated to the most appropriate lawyer for your matter. Your lawyer will advise you on the key terms of the agreement and determine what it is you are seeking.

Keep you informed

We’ll keep you updated and informed throughout settlement negotiations and, at conclusion, ensure you’re satisfied with the service and outcome.

What outcomes can I expect?

The terms negotiated through a settlement agreement may be more favourable compared to what you might be awarded by an Employment Tribunal. A settlement agreement offers certainty in terms of the amount of compensation you’ll receive and you can determine what other terms are included.

We can negotiate with your employer to achieve the best package for you, both in terms of the compensation secured, as well as non-financial aspects of the agreement.

Why choose Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors?

Our team of specialist employment lawyers are experts in advising on and negotiating the terms of settlement agreements.

Highly experienced

We’ve successfully negotiated agreements for employees in a variety of sectors and roles, from junior employees to senior executives. We pride ourselves on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

We will explain in plain English

Settlement agreements often contain many different clauses, which can seem overwhelming at first. We’ll help you to understand what each term means and the consequences it has for you.

Work within expected deadlines

We can assess the merit and worth of any potential claims you might have against your employer and negotiate a settlement that best reflects the value of the claims you are being asked to waive. We’ll also ensure that an agreement is reached within any expected deadlines.

We can also assist you to achieve other outcomes

A favourable reference

If you’re leaving an organisation, it’s often a good idea to agree that a reference is provided as part of the agreement. Your employer doesn’t have to provide one otherwise. We can help you to agree the wording and include this in the agreement.

An agreed announcement concerning your departure

This can protect your career going forward as it allows you to control what message your employer communicates to others about your departure.

Reaching a settlement agreement brings a swift resolution to any dispute and means you don’t have to go through the time consuming, stressful and costly process of bringing a claim to the Employment Tribunal.