Settlement Agreement Solicitors in Worthing

Settlement Agreements in Worthing, West Sussex

Worthing is a South Coast seaside town, in West Sussex. Whether you have been made redundant, managed out, or offered a package to leave quietly, a settlement agreement in Worthing should never be signed without advice. We act for people right across West Sussex, 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.

What Our Review Covers

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

• The size and structure of the termination payment, and whether any of it can be paid tax-free.
• Confidentiality and non-derogatory terms, and whether they are reasonable.
• Whether any statutory or contractual claims are being unfairly signed away.
• The wording of the agreed reference and any announcement to colleagues.

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.

How Quickly Can You Help?

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.

Employer Services in Worthing

We also act for employers in Worthing and across West Sussex, drafting robust settlement agreements, managing redundancy and exit processes, and defending Employment Tribunal claims with commercially minded advice.