Settlement Agreement Solicitors in Richmond upon Thames

Specialist Settlement Agreement Solicitors in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames is home to the capital's largest Royal Park, in south-west London. For employees and employers in Richmond upon Thames, 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 Richmond upon Thames and the wider South West London region, making sure you understand your rights and secure the strongest possible outcome.

Why the Law Requires a Solicitor

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 We Check in Your Agreement

When we review a settlement agreement for a client in Richmond upon Thames, we look closely at:

• Post-termination restrictions, such as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
• Whether any statutory or contractual claims are being unfairly signed away.
• The size and structure of the termination payment, and whether any of it can be paid tax-free.
• Your notice pay, holiday pay and any outstanding bonus or commission.

Will My Employer Pay My Legal Fees?

In the vast majority of cases, your employer pays. It is standard practice for the employer to contribute towards your legal costs as part of the deal, and in most straightforward matters that contribution covers our fee in full — so there is nothing for you to pay.

Working to Your Deadline

We know these deadlines rarely wait. For clients in Richmond upon Thames we can normally turn around a full review and advice within a day, and we keep same-day slots open for urgent cases. Call us on 020 3058 3365.

Advice for Employers in Richmond upon Thames

We also act for employers in Richmond upon Thames and across South West London, drafting robust settlement agreements, managing redundancy and exit processes, and defending Employment Tribunal claims with commercially minded advice.