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Settlement Agreements

Helping employers and employees negotiate the best terms so all parties can move on to new chapters on a positive note.

Helping employers and employees negotiate the best terms so all parties can move on to new chapters on a positive note.

Settlement Agreements solicitors in London and Essex

Whether you are an employer who is negotiating a termination package with staff members or an employee who has been made redundant or unfairly dismissed, a settlement agreement is the answer to resolving the majority of legal issues. We can help you to negotiate a satisfactory resolution to your case without the need to resort expensive and lengthy employment tribunal proceedings.

The purpose of a settlement agreement – formerly known as a compromise agreement – is to legally formalise the termination package of an employee. The effect of the settlement agreement is that the employee waives any rights to bring employment-related claims against their employer in exchange for a termination or compensation payment. Employment-related claims include claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal, statutory redundancy, unpaid wages, notice pay, holiday pay and more. 

To ensure the settlement agreement is legally valid, it is essential it is drafted carefully to satisfy all legal requirements. One of the requirements is that the employee obtains independent legal advice from a relevant adviser before they sign the agreement. The adviser – usually a solicitor – must sign an adviser’s certificate to confirm that such independent advice has been given. 

We understand the need to comply with tight deadlines – often insisted by employers. We will normally be able to advise an employee at short notice and part of our advisory role will be to indicate whether or not the offer being made is a favourable one. 

We recommend that you contact us to discuss your case with us. All conversations will be treated in strict confidence. 

Our unique selling point is that we understand what clients want from their lawyers. We will manage your case proactively, with careful attention to detail while never losing sight of the bigger picture.

We offer a range of pricing options and will be happy to discuss these with you. As a client-centred law firm, we will be transparent with you about our pricing and actively manage these in line with our agreements.

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    Case Study
    Settlement Agreements

    Birdi & Co recently helped a client deal with a difficult employee situation. They came to us urgently seeking assistance, and we were quick to act. Our team engaged in negotiations with the employee’s representatives, aiming for a settlement of their potential claims.

    Using our expertise and commercial acumen, Birdi & Co skilfully drafted and negotiated a settlement agreement. We guided our client every step of the way, ensuring their interests were protected. Ultimately, we successfully reached a legally sound agreement that included a waiver of any employment-related claims against our client.

    With our support, our client achieved a swift resolution to the issue at hand, allowing them to move forward with confidence and peace of mind.

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    Why use Birdi & Co for Settlement Agreements

    We approach every project with real passion. If you’re passionate, you care more and work harder. Simple.

    If you truly understand the feelings and goals of your clients, we believe you build stronger relationships, and offer better long-term solutions.

    We have a culture where we embrace independent thought. We encourage our people to think creatively and explore ways we can be doing things more effectively.

    With clients and within our team, a collaborative relationship delivers better results and a more transparent and reassuring experience.

    Why use Birdi & Co for Settlement Agreements

    Enthusiasm

    We approach every project with real passion. If you’re passionate, you care more and work harder. Simple.

    Empathy

    If you truly understand the feelings and goals of your clients, we believe you build stronger relationships, and offer better long-term solutions.

    Curiosity

    We have a culture where we embrace independent thought. We encourage our people to think creatively and explore ways we can be doing things more effectively.

    Collaboration

    With clients and within our team, a collaborative relationship delivers better results and a more transparent and reassuring experience.

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      We may send you updates about legal developments and thought leadership that might be of interest to you and/or information about our services, including exclusive offers, promotions or new services. You have the right to opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time by contacting us at hello@birdilaw.com or using the ‘unsubscribe’ link in emails. You may also wish to review our privacy policy that provides further information about how we use personal data.