Settlement Agreement Solicitors


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How we can help you with your settlement agreement

Bellingham is an employment law firm that specialises exclusively in assisting employees with settlement agreements.

Regardless of the reason you have received a settlement agreement—whether it’s due to redundancy, impending termination related to stress, health issues, performance concerns, or a general restructuring—we are here to help.

Our team of specialist employment solicitors offers a nationwide service via telephone and online. No matter where you are located, we can provide expert legal advice regarding your settlement agreement and clarify the legal implications of signing it. If you believe you are not being offered a fair payout, we can negotiate with your employer on your behalf to secure the best possible outcome.

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Bellingham is fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and is a proud member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Settlement agreement advice and sign-off service

If you are satisfied with the terms of your settlement agreement and require one of our specialist employment solicitors to review and approve it, we offer a same-day telephone appointment and online sign-off service. Our process is streamlined, allowing you to complete everything from start to finish in as little as twenty-four hours.

Step One – Send Us Your Settlement Agreement

You will need to provide us with a copy of your settlement agreement, your employment contract, and any other relevant documents.

Step Two – Settlement Agreement Advice and Sign-Off Call

We will schedule a consultation for you with one of our specialist employment solicitors. This call typically lasts between forty-five minutes and an hour, depending on the complexity of your settlement agreement.

During the call, your solicitor will review the terms of your settlement agreement and offer specialised legal advice regarding its implications. If any terms are found to be unfair or unreasonable, we will request that your employer amend them.

Step Three – Signing and Billing

Once we have received the final version of your settlement agreement, we will proceed to sign it. The signed agreement will then be sent to your employer for counter-signature, along with an invoice for your legal fees.

After your employer countersigns, your settlement agreement will be fully executed and legally binding. Although our involvement typically ends at this stage, if you encounter any issues with the payments owed to you under the settlement agreement, you can reach out to us for further assistance at no additional cost. While such situations are uncommon, this offers you peace of mind knowing we will continue to support you until the funds are in your bank account.

Our fees

Your employer will outline a “legal expenses contribution” in the settlement agreement, typically ranging from £350+VAT to £750+VAT. We guarantee that our fees will not exceed the amount of your employer’s contribution.

This ensures that you will never be charged more than what your employer is willing to contribute, even if our work takes longer than anticipated.

Settlement agreement negotiation service

The team at Bellingham comprises expert negotiators who can engage directly with your employer to secure the best possible deal for you.

As we specialise solely in settlement agreement law, we have encountered a wide range of situations, enabling us to quickly understand your employer’s motivations and leverage this insight to achieve a compensation award that meets or exceeds your expectations.

Even if you have attempted to negotiate a better offer without success, don’t worry; we may still be able to secure a significantly better deal for you. You’ll be pleased to know that the negotiation process can usually be completed well within the deadline set by your employer.

Contact us today for a free case review call, and we’ll assess whether we believe your case is negotiable. We can then assist you in negotiating a better deal. Unlike other law firms that may charge up to 35% of any increase they negotiate for you, our service is entirely free of charge. That’s right—no fixed fees, no hourly rates; we provide our negotiation support service at no additional cost to you.

Why Choose Bellingham?

We’re the UK’s only law firm 100% dedicated to helping employees with settlement agreements

Same-day Advice & Sign-Off

Streamlined, fast and efficient, often completed in under twenty-four hours

Employer Pays All Fees

Our fee is capped at the level of your employer’s contribution

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Frequently Asked Questions


A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee. Essentially, this agreement outlines the termination of their relationship, with the employee waiving their right to make a claim in the Employment Tribunal in exchange for a ‘settlement’ that may include monetary compensation and/or benefits.

To be legally valid, a settlement agreement must:
  • be in writing.
  • relate to a particular complaint or particular proceedings.
  • only be signed after the employee has received independent legal advice from an identified advisor who holds the required professional indemnity insurance.
  • state that the conditions regulating settlement agreements under the relevant statutory provisions have been satisfied.
The absence of any one of these stipulations will render the agreement null and void. In the case of Palihakkara v British Telecommunications Plc UKEAT/0185/06, the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that a compromise agreement (the former name for a settlement agreement) did not settle claims under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 or the Race Relations Act 1976 because it did not expressly state that the conditions regulating agreements under those statutes had been satisfied. The Court stated: “the absence of a clause confirming that the conditions in these discrimination statutes are satisfied is fatal … the statutes are plain and require a condition.”
There are several circumstances in which a settlement agreement provides a positive solution. You may have one or more grievances/claims and rather than go to the Employment Tribunal, you and your employer may agree to enter into a settlement agreement. Situations which can lead to a settlement agreement include:
  • unpaid wages, salary, or bonuses
  • discrimination claims
  • breaches of employment contract or statutory rights
  • disagreements about poor performance
Highly skilled people who are in senior jobs may find their position untenable following a merger or acquisition or a change in corporate strategy. A settlement agreement can provide an ideal solution, allowing parties to go their separate ways in an amicable manner.
A settlement agreement provides several advantages, including:
  • you will avoid the stressful, expensive, and slow process of bringing a legal claim
  • you can negotiate a positive reference
  • unlike bringing a claim in the Employment Tribunal, the financial settlement is guaranteed
  • you can negotiate for non-financial benefits as well as a financial settlement
The financial settlement you receive depends on many factors, including your job and the industry you are employed in, and your ability to negotiate for compensation. Our experienced settlement agreement solicitors are expert negotiators and can also persuade your employer to enter into an agreement if they are reluctant to do so.