Who we are
Settlement Solicitors is a trading style of Ackroyd Legal (London) LLP — a firm of solicitors authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We provide specialist settlement agreement and employment law advice to employees and employers across England and Wales.
15+
Years of employment law experience
5,000+
Settlement agreements reviewed
£0
Cost to you in most cases
2 hrs
Target response time
Settlement Solicitors is a specialist employment law practice operating as a trading style of Ackroyd Legal (London) LLP. We focus exclusively on settlement agreements and employment law, providing clear, expert advice to employees and employers at every stage of the employment relationship — particularly when it comes to an end.
Our solicitors have extensive experience advising on settlement agreements, redundancy, unfair dismissal, workplace discrimination, and Employment Tribunal proceedings. We act for individuals at every level — from junior employees to senior executives, directors, and partners — and for businesses of every size, from owner-managed companies to large corporate organisations.
Settlement Solicitors operates as a trading style of Ackroyd Legal (London) LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated in England and Wales and authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Our SRA authorisation means you can be confident that we are bound by the highest professional standards of conduct, competence, and client care.
As a regulated firm, we carry full professional indemnity insurance, operate a client account in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules, and adhere to the SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors. You are protected by the SRA Compensation Fund in the unlikely event that something goes wrong.
Settlement agreements are one of the most significant legal documents most employees will ever sign. By agreeing to the terms, you waive your right to bring most employment claims against your employer — often in exchange for a financial payment that may represent months or even years of salary. Getting the advice right matters enormously.
Many generalist firms treat settlement agreements as a routine, low-value service. We take a very different view. We know from experience that the initial offer made by an employer is rarely their best position, that the financial terms are frequently negotiable, and that the non-financial terms — reference wording, post-termination restrictions, confidentiality clauses — can have a lasting impact on your career and reputation.
By focusing on this area of law, we bring a depth of knowledge and commercial awareness that makes a real difference to the outcomes we achieve for our clients.
We believe that everyone who receives a settlement agreement deserves the same quality of legal advice — regardless of their seniority, salary, or the complexity of their situation. We are transparent about fees from the outset, we communicate clearly and promptly, and we will always tell you honestly what we think rather than what you might want to hear.
We understand that receiving a settlement agreement is often a stressful and disorienting experience. Our job is to give you the clarity, confidence, and expert representation you need to make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcome.
Whether you are an employee who has been handed a settlement agreement with a tight deadline, a senior executive navigating a complex exit, or an employer who needs to manage a sensitive departure professionally, we provide the specialist advice and practical support you need.
All consultations are conducted by telephone or video call, meaning you can access expert legal advice wherever you are in England and Wales without the need to travel to an office. We aim to respond to all new enquiries within two hours during business hours, and we can usually review and advise on a settlement agreement within 24 to 48 hours. For urgent matters, same-day advice is available.
Our process is designed to be straightforward. You send us your settlement agreement, we review it thoroughly, we speak with you to walk through our advice, and we then negotiate with your employer on your behalf where appropriate. Once you are satisfied with the terms, we certify your independent legal advice and the process is complete.
To speak to one of our specialist employment solicitors, call us on 020 3058 3365, email us at enquiries.sa@ackroydlegal.com, or complete our online enquiry form. We offer a free initial consultation with no obligation.
What sets us apart
Specialist focus
We concentrate exclusively on employment law and settlement agreements. This specialism means we bring a level of knowledge and commercial awareness to every matter that generalist firms simply cannot match. It is all we do, and we do it well.
Honest advice
We will tell you what we genuinely think — including when we believe the terms you have been offered are fair, or when we think the scope for improvement is limited. Clients trust us because we give them accurate information, not false hope.
Speed and responsiveness
Employment matters are frequently time-sensitive. We respond to enquiries within two hours, review agreements within 24 to 48 hours, and offer same-day advice when deadlines demand it. We do not make clients wait when urgency matters.
Accessible expertise
Expert legal advice should not be a privilege. In most settlement agreement cases, your employer pays our fees — meaning you receive specialist guidance at no cost to you. We are also transparent about fees for all other matters from the outset.
Nationwide reach
We advise clients across England and Wales entirely by telephone and video call. There is no need to travel to a solicitor's office. You receive the same quality of advice regardless of where you are based.
Client confidentiality
Everything you share with us is protected by legal professional privilege. You can speak to us in complete confidence about your situation, your concerns, and your objectives — knowing that nothing you say will go further without your consent.
Free, confidential initial consultation. We respond within 2 hours during business hours.