Settlement Agreement
At Trent Law (Solicitors), we regularly advise employees and employers on settlement agreements.
If you have been offered a settlement agreement by your employer, you are legally required to obtain independent legal advice before signing. Our experienced solicitors provide clear, practical guidance to ensure you fully understand the terms and your rights.
With offices in Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, and Leicester, we are trusted across the East Midlands to provide fast, efficient, and affordable settlement agreement advice.
What Is a Settlement Agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and employee. It usually sets out the terms of ending employment, including:
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The amount of any settlement or redundancy payment.
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Waiver of the employee’s rights to bring claims in the employment tribunal.
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Any confidentiality, non-compete, or non-disparagement clauses.
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References or other post-employment arrangements.
For the agreement to be valid, the employee must receive independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor.
Why Do You Need
Independent Legal Advice?
Settlement agreements often involve significant financial and legal consequences. By law, you must have the agreement reviewed and signed off by a solicitor to ensure that:
You understand the rights you are giving up
You are receiving fair
financial compensation
Any restrictions or clauses are reasonable
The agreement
is enforceable
At Trent Law (Solicitors), we ensure you are protected and supported through this process.
Our Settlement Agreement Services
For Employees
We review the terms, explain your rights, negotiate if needed, and provide the independent legal advice required to make the agreement binding.
For Employers
We draft and prepare settlement agreements that protect the business, ensure compliance with employment law, and reduce the risk of disputes.
Most settlement agreements are funded by the employer, meaning you usually won’t pay for our advice.
Fees
Employees
In most cases, your employer contributes towards or fully covers the cost of your legal advice. If not, we offer a fixed fee of £600 (inc VAT).
Employers
Fees depend on the complexity of the agreement. We provide a clear, upfront quote.
Why Choose Trent Law (Solicitors)?
Regularly advising on settlement agreements across all sectors
Clear, friendly advice with
no legal jargon
Fixed-fee and employer-funded services available
Offices in Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, & Leicester
Trusted by both
employers and employees
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