Independent legal advice on a settlement agreement offered by your employer. Includes a signed certificate confirming you have received advice, which your employer will require before the agreement becomes binding. Covers a standard settlement agreement for a single employee.
What's included
- Review of the settlement agreement and any associated documents (e.g. reference letter, agreed announcement).
- A meeting or call to explain the agreement, its effect, the claims being waived, and whether the terms are reasonable.
- Advice on whether to accept, reject, or negotiate the terms.
- A signed certificate of independent legal advice.
- One follow-up email or call if you have further questions after the initial meeting.
What's not included
- Settlement agreements involving complex discrimination, whistleblowing, or group claims (I can quote separately).
- Negotiation with your employer on revised terms (I can quote for this as an additional service).
- Employment tribunal proceedings.
- Tax advice (including VAT, corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, and stamp duty).
FAQ
Q: Will my employer pay for this?
A: In most cases, the employer's offer includes a contribution towards your legal costs for obtaining independent legal advice. This is usually specified in the settlement agreement itself. If the employer's contribution covers this fee, you may not need to pay anything out of pocket.
Independent legal advice on a settlement agreement offered by your employer. Includes a signed certificate confirming you have received advice, which your employer will require before the agreement becomes binding. Covers a standard settlement agreement for a single employee.
What's included
- Review of the settlement agreement and any associated documents (e.g. reference letter, agreed announcement).
- A meeting or call to explain the agreement, its effect, the claims being waived, and whether the terms are reasonable.
- Advice on whether to accept, reject, or negotiate the terms.
- A signed certificate of independent legal advice.
- One follow-up email or call if you have further questions after the initial meeting.
What's not included
- Settlement agreements involving complex discrimination, whistleblowing, or group claims (I can quote separately).
- Negotiation with your employer on revised terms (I can quote for this as an additional service).
- Employment tribunal proceedings.
- Tax advice (including VAT, corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, and stamp duty).
FAQ
Q: Will my employer pay for this?
A: In most cases, the employer's offer includes a contribution towards your legal costs for obtaining independent legal advice. This is usually specified in the settlement agreement itself. If the employer's contribution covers this fee, you may not need to pay anything out of pocket.