In the vast majority of settlement agreement cases, yes. Employers almost always make a contribution to your legal costs — and in most cases that contribution covers our fee in full.
When an employer offers a settlement agreement, they are required to ensure the employee receives independent legal advice before signing. In practice, this means employers almost universally include a contribution towards legal costs within the settlement agreement itself.
This contribution is typically stated as a fixed sum, ranging from £250 plus VAT for simple agreements to £750 or more for complex cases. In many straightforward cases, this contribution covers our fee entirely — meaning there is no cost to you at all.
Before beginning any work, we will tell you:
There are no hidden charges. If the employer contribution does not cover our full fee, we will tell you the exact amount before starting, and you can decide whether to proceed.
The vast majority of our clients pay nothing because their employer’s contribution fully covers our fee. This is particularly common for:
If your agreement is particularly complex — for example, involving significant financial packages, multiple claims, or detailed restrictive covenants — our fee may exceed the employer contribution. We will always advise you of any shortfall before beginning work and give you a clear, fixed fee quote.
For employment tribunal claims and other disputed matters, fees are agreed on a case-by-case basis following an initial assessment. We will give you a clear picture of likely costs before you commit to any course of action. In some cases, conditional fee arrangements may be available.
Call 020 3058 3365 or complete the form and we will confirm your fee position within hours. No obligation, no pressure.
Free, no-obligation assessment. We confirm your fee position upfront.
Free confidential assessment · Same-day appointments usually available · Your employer usually pays the fees