Our settlement agreement solicitors give employees free, same-day advice, with your employer paying the fee in almost every case. You deal with a named specialist, not a call centre, who reviews the agreement, tells you whether it is fair, and negotiates for more where your claim allows.
Choosing who advises you on a settlement agreement matters more than most people realise. The advice you get shapes whether you sign a fair deal, spot a thin offer, or leave money and protections on the table. Here is what a specialist settlement agreement solicitor does, and what to look for.
What a settlement agreement solicitor does
- Advises you on the terms and effect of the agreement (the legal requirement that makes it binding).
- Tells you whether the money is fair, by separating what you are owed from genuine compensation and valuing any claims.
- Negotiates improvements where the leverage is there, from a higher payment to a better reference and relaxed covenants.
- Checks the tax treatment so you keep as much as possible.
- Completes it properly and on time.
What to look for
- A specialist in employment and settlement agreements, not a general practitioner.
- A named solicitor who will actually handle your case.
- Clear fees, with the employer's contribution explained and anything extra agreed up front.
- Speed. A good firm can review the same day and complete quickly.
Why us
Deen & Co is a boutique employment firm led by Taj Ahmed, more than twenty years in employment law, thousands of agreements advised on, acting only for employees on these matters. We keep it human: your agreement is read and handled by a named solicitor. Read our settlement agreement advice hub or see what clients say on the reviews page.
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.
FAQ
Do I need a solicitor for a settlement agreement?
Yes. It is not binding unless an independent adviser (usually a solicitor) has advised you on it.
How much will it cost me?
Usually nothing; your employer contributes to the fee.
How fast can you act?
Same-day review in most cases.