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The Unfair Dismissal Compensation Cap Is Being Removed: A Complete Guide
The statutory cap on unfair dismissal compensation ends in January 2027. What uncapped awards mean for your claim, your settlement agreement and your negotiating position.
Read the guideEmployer Guide: Preparing Your Business for Uncapped Unfair Dismissal Awards
A practical readiness plan for employers and HR teams before the unfair dismissal compensation cap is removed in January 2027 — risk modelling, process, documentation and settlement strategy.
ReadCanary Wharf Settlement Agreements: Why the End of the Unfair Dismissal Cap Changes the Numbers
From 1 January 2027 there is no ceiling on unfair dismissal compensation. Canary Wharf employment solicitor Taj Ahmed on what uncapped awards mean for settlement agreements in the financial district.
ReadCompromise Agreement Solicitor: What It Means (It's the Old Name for a Settlement Agreement)
Been told you need a "compromise agreement solicitor"? Compromise agreements were renamed settlement agreements in 2013 — the legal effect is the same. Here's what to check before you sign.
ReadRestrictive Covenant Solicitor: Are Your Non-Compete and Non-Solicit Clauses Enforceable?
Non-compete, non-solicit and confidentiality clauses can follow you out the door. Here's how UK restrictive covenants actually work, when they hold up, and what to check before you sign or leave.
ReadSettlement Agreements for Bankers and Finance Professionals: What Makes Them Different
Bonus, deferred share awards and restrictive covenants change the maths on a settlement agreement. Here's what banking and finance professionals in Canary Wharf and the City need to check before signing.
ReadSettlement Agreements for Solicitors, Barristers and Professional Services Partners
Partners aren't always "employees," client confidentiality cuts both ways, and the legal world is small. Here's what makes a settlement agreement different for lawyers and professional services partners.
ReadSettlement Agreements for Tech and Fintech Employees: Share Options, Vesting and Notice
Unvested options, EMI schemes and IP clauses make a tech or fintech settlement agreement very different from a standard one. Here's what to check before you sign.
ReadSettlement Agreements for NHS Staff and Healthcare Professionals
Whistleblowing protections, regulator referrals and reference wording all need special care in an NHS settlement agreement. Here's what doctors, nurses and NHS staff should check before signing.
ReadMutual Separation Agreements: How They Differ From a Standard Settlement Agreement
Been offered a "mutual separation agreement" rather than a settlement agreement? The name is different, but the same legal protections and same right to employer-funded advice still apply.
ReadTermination Agreements and Severance Agreements: Are They the Same as a Settlement Agreement?
"Termination agreement," "severance agreement," "settlement agreement" — different names, employers and industries use them differently, but in UK law they almost always mean the same thing.
ReadProtected Conversations and Without Prejudice Discussions: What Your Employer Can (and Can't) Say
Been called into a "protected conversation" or told a discussion is "without prejudice"? These are two different legal protections employers use to float a settlement agreement off the record — here's what they actually mean for you.
ReadSolicitor vs Barrister for an Employment Tribunal: Fees and Funding Explained
Most people use a solicitor to run their employment tribunal claim, and a barrister is usually brought in for advocacy at the final hearing.
ReadEmployment Tribunal Evidence Checklist: What You Need for Unfair Dismissal & Harassment Claims
For most employment tribunal claims you need three things: documents that show what happened, a written timeline of events, and witnesses who can support your account.
ReadSettlement Agreement Timeline: Exactly How Long It Takes to Finalise
Most settlement agreements take one to three weeks to finalise once you receive the draft.
ReadSettlement Agreement vs Redundancy: A UK Employee's Guide
A UK employment law solicitor's guide to the difference between statutory redundancy and a negotiated settlement agreement — and when to push for a better exit deal.
ReadGrievance Letter Template (UK): Free Example & How to Write One
Free UK grievance letter template with a step-by-step guide from Deen & Co Solicitors — how to structure a formal grievance, what to include, and what to avoid.
ReadMoonlighting in the UK: Is a Second Job Legal? An Employee's Guide
Can you take a second job while employed in the UK? A plain-English guide from employment law solicitors on moonlighting, contracts, working time and disciplinary risk.
ReadHow Much Should You Get in a Settlement Agreement?
A UK solicitor breaks down how settlement agreement payouts are built, what counts as reasonable, and how to sanity check your offer before signing.
ReadIs a Settlement Agreement Taxable?
The £30,000 tax-free rule, what is always taxed, and how to structure a settlement to keep more of your payout — with worked UK 2026/27 examples.
ReadHow to Negotiate a Settlement Agreement
Build leverage, know your numbers, and counter properly. A UK employment solicitor’s step-by-step guide to negotiating a better settlement.
ReadWhat Is a COT3 Agreement?
How COT3s work through Acas, how they differ from settlement agreements, and why you should still get advice even when it isn’t legally required.
ReadShould You Accept a Settlement Agreement?
The honest pros and cons of accepting, what happens if you refuse, and a simple framework for deciding if the offer really is fair.
ReadSettlement Agreement Solicitor Fees: What You Will Pay and Who Covers It
Typical fees, why employers usually cover them, the tax treatment of direct-paid fees, and the rare situations where you’ll pay yourself.
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