Do I need a solicitor to sign a settlement agreement in Tunbridge Wells?

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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells?

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 in Tunbridge Wells

Specialist Settlement Agreement Solicitors in Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells is a Regency spa town, in Kent. For employees and employers in Tunbridge Wells, 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 Tunbridge Wells and the wider Kent region, making sure you understand your rights and secure the strongest possible outcome.

Why You Need Independent Legal Advice

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 We Check in Your Agreement

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

Post-termination restrictions, such as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
Your notice pay, holiday pay and any outstanding bonus or commission.
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.

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.

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.

Support for Employers

For employers throughout Kent, we draft and negotiate settlement agreements, advise on fair process, and represent businesses in tribunal proceedings — helping you resolve employment issues quickly and cleanly.