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

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 Wigan 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 Wigan?

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.

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Settlement Agreements in Wigan, Greater Manchester

Wigan is a former coal-mining and textile town, in Greater Manchester. Whether you have been made redundant, managed out, or offered a package to leave quietly, a settlement agreement in Wigan should never be signed without advice. We act for people right across Greater Manchester, checking every clause — payment, notice, references and restrictions — before anything is finalised.

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.

Before You Sign: What We Look At

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

The contribution your employer is making towards your legal costs.
Confidentiality and non-derogatory terms, and whether they are reasonable.
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

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.

Employer Services in Wigan

Businesses in Wigan 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.

Settlement Agreement Solicitors in Wigan