Astons Solicitors is a specialist employment law firm who have been expertly advising private individuals on settlement agreements for over 30 years.
We offer a Cost Guarantee that we will not charge you more than the legal costs contribution from your employer for reviewing and advising you on your settlement agreement and better still we can offer same-day appointments either face to face or over the telephone.
Settlement Agreements
The lawyers at Astons Solicitors are on-hand to help you through the sometimes overwhelming experience of settlement agreements, and will use their extensive experience to ensure that you never feel alone when dealing with an employment settlement. If you are in Northampton, London or anywhere else in the UK, we can help.
What is a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employee and an employer that sets out clear stipulations for things like termination payments, redundancy, and other sums. Formerly known as a Compromise Agreement, a settlement agreement is typically offered on the agreement that an employee will not pursue a matter in a tribunal or court. Settlement agreements tend to be used by employers who want to avoid drawn-out disputes, and can only be recognised in law if a lawyer/solicitor or certified trained union advisor signs off on the agreement. Specialist employment solicitors in these cases will advise employees on the merits of any claim, as well as identifying any discrimination or injustice.
When might a settlement agreement be offered?
While settlement agreements are most commonly offered as a result of termination-related issues, other instances when an employer may offer a settlement agreement also include:
- Raised grievances
- Employment disputes
- Redundancy
- Discrimination cases
What are the benefits of a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement that’s overseen by experienced solicitors offers a range of benefits, including certainty, satisfactory agreements, and a clean break from difficult employment. The security offered by settlement agreements can especially help to ensure ample reimbursement and a clear path forward for employees who could otherwise spend extended periods in court.
Why choose Astons Solicitors?
Our experienced settlement agreement lawyer team prides itself on providing jargon-free advice across the UK from London to Northampton and beyond. Wherever you are in the settlement process, Astons Solicitors can provide the help you need thanks to a range of service benefits that include:
Cost-covered advice
We offer a cost guarantee that we will never charge you more than the legal cost contribution from your employer for reviewing and advising you on matters regarding a settlement agreement. This means that even the oversight of our extensive experience shouldn’t cost you anything depending on your settlement agreement terms. As such, we provide typically cost-covered, expert advice that can further help you to secure the best deal possible as a result of your settlement agreement overall.
Extensive experience in settlement agreements
As a specialist employment firm, we consist of a highly experienced team of settlement agreement lawyers and solicitors, each of whom has a detailed knowledge of employment law. With 30+ years of experience in dealing with agreements like these, we will especially work alongside you to advise on whether an agreement provides you with a ‘good deal’, and any possible steps you can take if that isn’t the case. For first-hand proof of these benefits, simply view our fantastic Google reviews.
Your legal responsibility
Settlement agreements are only valid if they are overseen and signed off by an independent legal advisor as set out by UK law. This is why most employers will cover the costs of an employee’s independent legal counsel, and it’s another reason why you could benefit from having our settlement agreement lawyers on your side. Not only will we advocate for you
throughout the process, but we’ll also ensure that a contract is legally binding and always valid to protect your rights.
Same-day advice
Settlement agreements can quickly become stressful, and seeking legal counsel early on in this process is crucial for securing the best possible agreement. We understand that at Astons Solicitors, which is why we guarantee same-day advice via either a face-to-face appointment or a phone call during which we’ll discuss the basics of your case and advise you on what exactly we can do to help.
Securing the best deal
Our settlement agreement lawyers have an extensive proven track record in improving the terms our clients receive, and we’ll start advocating to make that happen from the moment you get in touch. Whether you’re in London, Northampton or elsewhere in the UK, Astons Solicitors has the expertise to help you navigate settlement agreements with the best outcomes. Simply contact us online or call us on 01604 700099 for a same-day
appointment.
