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

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 Manchester 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 Manchester?

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.

Settlement Agreement Solicitors Manchester

Settlement Agreements in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Manchester is the North West's major commercial and cultural hub, in Greater Manchester. Settlement agreements are used across Greater Manchester to bring an employment relationship to a close on agreed terms — often around redundancy, a workplace dispute, or a performance issue. Wherever you are in Manchester, we review the agreement, assess the financial package, and advise you honestly on whether to sign, negotiate, or push back.

Independent Advice Is a Legal Requirement

A settlement agreement is only legally binding once you have received advice from an independent adviser, such as a qualified solicitor, on its terms and their effect on your ability to bring a claim. That safeguard exists to protect you — and it is why employers almost always contribute towards your legal fees.

What Our Review Covers

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

The contribution your employer is making towards your legal costs.
The wording of the agreed reference and any announcement to colleagues.
Confidentiality and non-derogatory terms, and whether they are reasonable.
Whether any statutory or contractual claims are being unfairly signed away.

Who Pays for the Advice?

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.

Fast Turnaround

Time pressure is common with settlement agreements. Our solicitors can usually review the document, advise you and complete the certificate within 24 to 48 hours — faster where the deadline demands it. Call us on 020 3058 3365.

Employer Services in Manchester

We also act for employers in Manchester and across Greater Manchester, drafting robust settlement agreements, managing redundancy and exit processes, and defending Employment Tribunal claims with commercially minded advice.

Settlement Agreement Solicitors in Manchester