Offered a settlement agreement in Hertfordshire? We give free, same-day advice by phone, email and video, with your employer paying our fee in almost every case. You get a named, specialist employment solicitor who tells you whether the offer is fair and negotiates for more where your claim supports it, wherever you are in the county.
Why we cover the whole county from one place
Hertfordshire is a cluster of thriving commuter towns, St Albans, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Welwyn Hatfield and more, rather than one central hub, so a service that covers the whole county beats any single local office. Settlement advice is delivered entirely remotely: the agreement by email, the advice by phone or video, the certificate signed electronically. The law requires only a qualified independent adviser, not a local one. That is the purpose of this page, the same free, same-day advice across the whole of Hertfordshire.
The Hertfordshire job market
Hertfordshire is one of the higher-earning counties in the country, powered by its fast rail links into London and a strong base of research, technology, film and professional-services employers. Median full-time salaries across the county's districts range from around £37,800 to £50,900, and average salaries reach close to £59,000 in the highest-earning districts, above the UK average of roughly £48,500. St Albans and East Hertfordshire consistently rank among the highest-paying local authorities in the UK. The county hosts major employers in pharmaceuticals, technology, film production and logistics, including well-known names in science and film studios around Stevenage, Hatfield and Leavesden. That professional, high-value employment base means many Hertfordshire settlements involve senior packages, bonuses and share awards.
How we help Hertfordshire employees
We take you through the whole agreement: separating your contractual entitlements from the genuine compensation, scrutinising bonus, commission and share terms, negotiating restrictive covenants, and structuring the tax correctly. For research, tech and professional roles we pay particular attention to intellectual property, confidentiality and post-termination restrictions. See the settlement agreement guide, how much you should get and the calculator.
What it costs you
Your employer will usually include a contribution to your legal fees in the settlement agreement, often a few hundred pounds plus VAT, and more for senior roles. In almost every case, that contribution covers our fee in full, and we invoice your employer directly. You pay nothing, and none of it comes out of your settlement.
Where your offer can be improved, we will tell you, and we will negotiate with your employer for you. We tell you before any extra cost could arise.
How the remote service works
Send us your agreement and contract; we call you, usually the same working day, and explain every clause; we tell you whether it is fair and value any claim; we negotiate where it helps; and we advise you formally and sign the certificate electronically, often within a day or two.
What it costs you
Your employer will usually include a contribution to your legal fees in the settlement agreement, often a few hundred pounds plus VAT, and more for senior roles. In almost every case, that contribution covers our fee in full, and we invoice your employer directly. You pay nothing, and none of it comes out of your settlement.
Where your offer can be improved, we will tell you, and we will negotiate with your employer for you. We tell you before any extra cost could arise.
Free to you
Your employer contributes to your legal fees as standard, and we invoice them directly, so for a standard agreement you normally pay nothing. See our pricing.
FAQ, Hertfordshire
- Do you have a Hertfordshire office?
- No, we are a London firm advising across the whole county by phone, email and video.
- Can you handle a senior or technical package?
- Yes, including bonuses, shares and post-termination restrictions.
- Is the advice free?
- Yes, in almost every case; your employer pays.
- How quickly can you review it?
- Usually the same working day.
Still deciding what to do? Read the questions people ask before signing a settlement agreement.
What clients say
“Excellent service from T Ahmed. He was quick, efficient and made the whole process really straightforward. Everything was explained clearly and completed within a day, which I really appreciated. Professional, responsive and stress-free fro…”
“Deen & Co did a great job for me. Taj (my Solicitor) was very quick to respond and I got the advice and guidance I needed in a very timely manner. The fees charged were reasonable for the services I received. If you need help with employ…”
“Really helpful was always there when I needed advice”
Our research
What people ask before signing
Performance improvement plans came up in 27.3% of discussions, and 22.5% of those also described an exit offer.
Performance plans at Hertfordshire's pharma and tech employers often run alongside talk of an exit. Treat the plan and the offer as separate decisions, and take advice before either.
Ready when you are
Send us your agreement, we call back within hours.
Same-day review, employer pays, named solicitor.