Settlement Agreements

If you’re negotiating a settlement agreement with your employer, you will need to consult a legal specialist. Tees can help you get the best deal.

Specialist settlement agreement solicitors: Expert legal advice

Settlement agreements (which used to be known as compromise agreements) are legally binding agreements between employers and employees. They’re often used in redundancy situations to offer enhanced payments to employees. They can be used when the parties want to part company for other reasons. Usually your employer agrees to pay you an amount of money in return for you agreeing not to take them to an employment tribunal or other civil court in the future.

Our settlement agreement services

advise you on your legal rights so you get fair deal
negotiate with your employer on your behalf, so you get the best possible result
explain the additional benefits you could secure e.g. a good reference for a future employer, agreement on the wording of how your departure is explained to colleagues, clients, suppliers etc.
advise you if we think your employer is treating you unfairly, as to what legal action you could take if you choose
draft the settlement agreement legal contract

The team is always keen to assist, providing articulate and accessible legal advice.
Legal 500 UK, 2025

Whose interests are being protected in a settlement agreement?

For you as the employee, you’ll have certainty about the terms of your exit. For your employer, they’ll have the knowledge that you won’t take them to a tribunal or to court over your redundancy or termination of employment. So there are advantages for both sides. Your employer will tell you to take independent legal advice from a solicitor before you sign the agreement (this is a requirement) and they may make a contribution towards the costs of doing so.

Getting you the best settlement agreement possible

When you come to us for legal advice about a proposed settlement agreement, we’ll concentrate on getting what’s best for you. We know that it can be a stressful time, so we’ll try to make it as easy as possible by explaining everything in plain English and answering any questions that you have. We’re always happy to see you in person, but we’ll keep in touch by phone, email and letter – whatever works for you, so you only need to come to our office if you want to.