Do I need a solicitor to sign a settlement agreement in Leicester?

Yes. A settlement agreement is only legally binding once you have received independent legal advice from a qualified adviser, such as a solicitor. Our specialist employment solicitors advise employees and employers across Leicester and the surrounding area.

Will my employer pay my legal fees?

In most cases, yes. Employers almost always include a contribution towards your legal fees in the settlement agreement, and in many cases this covers the full cost of the advice.

Do I need to visit an office in Leicester?

No. Almost all of our advice is delivered remotely by phone or video, so you can get specialist settlement agreement advice wherever you are, with same-day appointments usually available.

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Settlement Agreements in Leicester, East Midlands

Leicester, a unitary city and one of England's oldest, is in Leicestershire, but the law around settlement agreements is the same wherever you're based. For employees and employers in Leicester, a settlement agreement is a legally binding contract that ends employment on agreed terms, usually in exchange for a payment. Our team advises clients throughout Leicester and the wider East Midlands region, making sure you understand your rights and secure the strongest possible outcome.

Independent Advice Is a Legal Requirement

Because you are giving up the right to bring most employment claims, the agreement is not enforceable until an independent solicitor has advised you on what you are signing away. This requirement is in your favour: it means you get proper advice, usually at your employer's expense.

What Our Review Covers

When we review a settlement agreement for a client in Leicester, we look closely at:

Your notice pay, holiday pay and any outstanding bonus or commission.
The size and structure of the termination payment, and whether any of it can be paid tax-free.
Confidentiality and non-derogatory terms, and whether they are reasonable.
Post-termination restrictions, such as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.

The Cost to You

For most people the advice costs them nothing. The settlement agreement itself will usually set out a contribution from your employer towards your legal fees, and that figure typically covers our work in full. Where a matter is more complex, we agree any difference with you before we start.

Working to Your Deadline

Settlement agreements often arrive with a tight deadline. In most cases we can review yours and give you clear advice within 24 hours, and same-day appointments are usually available. Call us on 020 3058 3365.

Advice for Employers in Leicester

Businesses in Leicester instruct us to prepare watertight settlement agreements, handle sensitive exits and redundancies, and resolve disputes before they escalate. Our advice is practical and focused on protecting the organisation.

Settlement Agreement Solicitors in Leicester