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

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 Southwark 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 Southwark?

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 Southwark

Settlement Agreements in Southwark, South East London

Southwark, an inner borough, is in central London, but the law around settlement agreements is the same wherever you're based. Settlement agreements are used across South East London to bring an employment relationship to a close on agreed terms — often around redundancy, a workplace dispute, or a performance issue. Wherever you are in Southwark, we review the agreement, assess the financial package, and advise you honestly on whether to sign, negotiate, or push back.

Why You Need Independent Legal Advice

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 We Check in Your Agreement

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

Whether any statutory or contractual claims are being unfairly signed away.
The wording of the agreed reference and any announcement to colleagues.
Post-termination restrictions, such as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
Your notice pay, holiday pay and any outstanding bonus or commission.

The Cost to You

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.

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 Southwark

For employers throughout South East London, 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 Southwark