Settlement Agreement Solicitors in Newcastle upon Tyne

Settlement Agreements in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Newcastle upon Tyne is North East England's major commercial hub on the River Tyne, in Tyne and Wear. Whether you have been made redundant, managed out, or offered a package to leave quietly, a settlement agreement in Newcastle upon Tyne should never be signed without advice. We act for people right across Tyne and Wear, checking every clause — payment, notice, references and restrictions — before anything is finalised.

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.

Before You Sign: What We Look At

When we review a settlement agreement for a client in Newcastle upon Tyne, we look closely at:

• Post-termination restrictions, such as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
• The size and structure of the termination payment, and whether any of it can be paid tax-free.
• Your notice pay, holiday pay and any outstanding bonus or commission.
• The contribution your employer is making towards your legal costs.

Will My Employer Pay My Legal Fees?

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

Settlement agreements often arrive with a tight deadline. In most cases we can review yours and give you clear advice within 24 hours, and same-day appointments are usually available. Call us on 020 3058 3365.

Advice for Employers in Newcastle upon Tyne

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