Do I need a solicitor to sign a settlement agreement in Eastbourne?

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 Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne?

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 Eastbourne

Settlement Agreement Advice in Eastbourne

As a South Coast seaside resort, Eastbourne sees the same settlement agreement questions we handle everywhere — is the payment fair, is it tax-free, and should you push back. For employees and employers in Eastbourne, 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 Eastbourne and the wider East Sussex 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 Our Review Covers

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

Your notice pay, holiday pay and any outstanding bonus or commission.
Confidentiality and non-derogatory terms, and whether they are reasonable.
The size and structure of the termination payment, and whether any of it can be paid tax-free.
Post-termination restrictions, such as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.

The Cost to You

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

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.

Advice for Employers in Eastbourne

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

Settlement Agreement Solicitors in Eastbourne