Settlement Agreement Solicitors in Portsmouth

Clear, fast settlement agreement advice for Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire area. Free confidential assessment — call 020 3058 3365.

Settlement Agreements in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Based in Hampshire, Portsmouth is England's only island city and a major naval port — whether you work for a small local employer or a national business with a base here, we can help. For employees and employers in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire region, making sure you understand your rights and secure the strongest possible outcome.

Independent Advice Is a Legal Requirement

The law deliberately makes independent advice a condition of a valid settlement agreement. Once we have advised you and signed the certificate confirming it, the agreement becomes binding — but only after you fully understand the deal and are satisfied it is right for you.

Before You Sign: What We Look At

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

  • Confidentiality and non-derogatory terms, and whether they are reasonable.
  • Your notice pay, holiday pay and any outstanding bonus or commission.
  • The contribution your employer is making towards your legal costs.
  • Whether any statutory or contractual claims are being unfairly signed away.

Who Pays for the Advice?

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.

Fast Turnaround

We know these deadlines rarely wait. For clients in Portsmouth we can normally turn around a full review and advice within a day, and we keep same-day slots open for urgent cases. Call us on 020 3058 3365.

Support for Employers

Businesses in Portsmouth instruct us to prepare watertight settlement agreements, handle sensitive exits and redundancies, and resolve disputes before they escalate. Our advice is practical and focused on protecting the organisation.

Nearby areas we cover

We also advise clients across the neighbouring areas of Winchester and Southampton.

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Free confidential assessment · Same-day appointments usually available · Your employer usually pays the fees