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Settlement Agreement Solicitors Essex
Being asked to sign a settlement agreement can feel pressurised and unsettling. Our settlement agreement solicitors in Essex provide clear, independent advice, helping you understand the terms, assess whether the offer is fair and decide your next steps with confidence.
Have you been asked to sign a settlement agreement?
Settlement agreements are often presented at stressful moments, such as redundancy, workplace disputes or the breakdown of employment relationships. You may feel rushed to sign without fully understanding what you are giving up or whether the compensation reflects your position. Our Employment Law Team advises individuals across Essex, explaining settlement agreements in plain English and ensuring you are protected before making any decision.
Questions About a Settlement Agreement
You have been offered a settlement agreement and feel unsure whether the terms are fair.
Pressure to Sign an Agreement Quickly
Your employer is pushing for a quick signature and you feel under pressure.
Settlement Agreements Linked to Redundancy
You are facing redundancy and want advice on a proposed settlement package.
Leaving Employment After a Dispute
You are leaving employment following a dispute or grievance and need independent advice.
Protecting Your Rights and Future Prospects
You want reassurance that your rights and future prospects are properly protected.
Settlement Agreement Services
Our settlement agreement solicitors provide end to end support, from initial review
through to negotiation and final sign off.
Settlement agreement review
Detailed review of compensation, restrictions, confidentiality and waiver clauses.
Redundancy settlement agreements
Advice on enhanced redundancy packages and fairness of
proposed terms.
Negotiation and improvements
Support in negotiating higher compensation, tax efficiency or
agreed references.
Compromise agreements
Advice on older style compromise agreements and their
legal effect.
Independent legal certification
Providing the required legal advice certificate for valid
settlement agreements.
Exit strategy advice
Guidance on timing, future employment risks and protecting
your professional reputation.
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Why choose Mullis & Peake
Settlement agreements require careful scrutiny and calm, independent advice. Our Essex based Employment Law Team focuses on clarity, fairness and practical outcomes, ensuring you understand the agreement fully and feel confident before committing to anything.
Independent advice
We act solely in your interests, explaining what the agreement means and what rights you would waive.
Clear explanations
We break down complex clauses into plain English, so nothing is hidden or misunderstood.
Negotiation support
Where appropriate, we negotiate improved terms, compensation or references on your behalf.
Local accessibility
Our Essex team offers responsive advice and flexible appointments when timing matters.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. For a settlement agreement to be legally binding, you must receive independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor. This ensures you understand the terms, the rights you are giving up and the consequences of signing. Your employer will usually contribute to the cost of this advice. Having a solicitor also allows you to assess whether the compensation offered is fair and whether improvements should be negotiated before signing.
Yes. Many settlement agreements are negotiable, including compensation, notice pay and references.
Employers often set deadlines, but you should not be pressured into signing without advice.
Some elements may be tax free up to certain limits. We explain this clearly.
Usually no, as most employment claims are waived once a valid agreement is signed.
Most employers contribute towards your legal fees as part of the agreement.
Get in touch with our Settlement Agreement Solicitors team
If you have been offered a settlement agreement and feel uncertain or under pressure, early advice can protect your position. Our Employment Law Team is here to review the agreement and guide you calmly through your options.
Specialist settlement agreement expertise
– Dedicated solicitors with deep experience advising on employment settlement agreements, negotiations and protecting your future interests.
Fast, confidential advice
– Clear guidance when you need it most.
No-obligation consultation
– Understand your options before you decide.
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