One of the biggest worries we hear from employees is cost. You have just been told your job is at risk, and the last thing you want is a legal bill. Here is the good news. In almost every case, your employer pays for your settlement agreement advice, not you.
Why Employers Pay
For a settlement agreement to be legally binding, you must receive independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor. Without it, the agreement is not worth the paper it is written on. Because employers need the agreement to be valid, it is standard practice for them to include a contribution towards your legal fees within the agreement itself.
This contribution typically covers the full cost of having the agreement reviewed and explained to you. In other words, expert legal protection at no cost to you.
It also benefits the employer. They get a clean, enforceable agreement and certainty that the matter is closed. That is why the fee contribution is a normal, expected part of the process rather than a favour to you.
What If The Contribution Seems Low?
Occasionally an employer offers a fee contribution that would not realistically cover proper advice, particularly where the agreement is complex or negotiation is needed. This is itself a point we can negotiate. In our experience, employers will usually increase the contribution rather than risk the deal falling through.
No Hidden Fees, Ever
Unlike some firms, we are completely transparent about costs. Your employer pays all fees for a standard review, and if anything ever fell outside that, we would tell you clearly before doing any work. No surprises, no hidden charges, no invoice landing on your doormat.
What You Get For That Fee
A specialist employment solicitor with more than 35 years of experience will review every clause, explain exactly what you are signing in plain English, flag anything unfair, and negotiate improvements where there is scope to do so. Our clients see an average 43% uplift in their packages.
Get Your Free Review Today
There is no catch and no obligation. Send us your settlement agreement and we will review it the same day, with your employer covering the cost. Do not sign anything until a specialist has checked it.
