Specialist Settlement Agreement Solicitors

Clear, Practical Advice to Protect Your Rights

A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee, often used to resolve workplace issues or end employment on agreed terms. By signing, you agree to terms on which to end your employment and waive certain legal claims, usually in exchange for a financial payment and additional benefits such as a reference.

Whether you’ve been offered an employment settlement agreement or need to negotiate settlement agreement terms, it’s essential to understand your rights and get independent legal advice before signing.

Our specialist solicitors provide clear, strategic guidance to ensure you get the best possible outcome, protecting your interests now and for the future.

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Who we help

We advise employees at all levels, including:

Senior executives - negotiating complex exit packages.

Employees - facing redundancy seeking redundancy package legal advice.

Workers - offered settlement agreements after disputes or performance processes.

Anyone – who’s unsure about signing a settlement agreement without legal review.

Why choose oliver & co

As a 100% Employee Ownership Trust law firm, every client works directly with people who have a personal stake in delivering exceptional results. With Oliver & Co, you benefit from a team that is more accountable, more invested, and consistently goes above and beyond to protect your commercial interests.

Working alongside us provides you with:

Proven experience

Our experienced solicitors in Chester have advised on hundreds of settlement
agreements across sectors, from SMEs to large corporates. We understand the pressures of leaving a
role and the importance of securing fair terms.

Tailored solutions

Every situation is unique. We take time to understand your circumstances, career
goals and concerns, before giving settlement agreement legal advice that’s tailored to you.

Practical, plain-English advice

We explain the settlement agreement process in clear terms, so you
know exactly what you’re agreeing to; and what you might be giving up. Our focus is on securing the
best deal while protecting your legal rights.

Our process

Initial Review – we examine the agreement, background and any potential claims you may have.

Risk & Value Assessment – we assess whether the offer is fair and identify opportunities to improve the agreement.

Negotiation – where appropriate, we negotiate with your employer to secure better terms.

Independent Legal Advice – we ensure all statutory requirements are met so the agreement is legally binding.

Signing & Completion – we guide you through signing a settlement agreement and ensure you understand every clause.

Related Services

Many clients also benefit from our expertise in:

Employment law solicitors chester

Advice on workplace disputes and contracts

Dispute resolution solicitors cheshire

Resolving employment and contractual disputes.

Contractual frameworks

Ensuring your agreements are robust and enforceable

Get started today

If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement or need urgent settlement agreement advice, our experienced solicitors can help you secure the best possible terms.

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01244 312306

Email Us

law@oliverandco.co.uk

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