Settlement Agreement Lawyers in Epsom

Specialist Settlement Agreement Solicitors for Epsom Employees

A settlement agreement is a legal contract between you and your employer. In most cases, you agree to leave your employment and waive your right to bring certain legal claims. In return, your employer usually offers financial compensation and other exit terms.

This can include:

• Notice pay
• Holiday pay
• Redundancy pay
• Compensation for loss of employment
• Bonus or commission payments
• Pension or benefit arrangements
• A work reference
• Confidentiality and non-disparagement terms
• Return of company property
• Garden leave or restrictive covenant clauses

Our role is to make sure you understand exactly what you are agreeing to and whether the terms protect your position.

Why Choose KLG Law for Settlement Agreement Advice in Epsom?

KLG Law is an employment law firm advising clients across London, Reading, Maidenhead, Berkshire, Surrey and the surrounding areas. We regularly help employees who need urgent advice on settlement agreements, redundancy packages and negotiated exits.

Clients choose KLG Law because we offer:

• Free 15-minute initial consultation
• Same-day appointments where available
• Virtual meetings by phone, Zoom or Teams
• Electronic signing for faster completion
• Clear, practical employment law advice
• Experienced settlement agreement lawyers
• Employer-funded legal fees in many cases
• Support with negotiating improved terms

If your employer has given you a deadline, contact us as soon as possible. We can often review the agreement quickly and guide you through the next steps.

Do I Need a Solicitor for a Settlement Agreement?

Yes. For a settlement agreement to be valid, you must receive advice from an independent legal adviser, usually an employment solicitor.

Your solicitor must explain:

• The terms of the agreement
• The claims you are giving up
• The effect of signing the agreement
• Whether the proposed compensation appears reasonable
• Any clauses that could affect your future employment
• Whether negotiation may be appropriate

Once we have advised you, we can sign the adviser’s certificate required by your employer.

Can KLG Law Negotiate My Settlement Agreement?

Yes. If your offer is too low, unclear, or missing important protections, we can help you negotiate.

Common points we may help improve include:

• A higher compensation payment
• A better reference
• Payment of bonus, commission or accrued holiday
• Contribution towards legal fees
• Removal or softening of restrictive clauses
• Agreed wording for internal or external announcements
• Protection against negative comments from your employer
• Clarification around tax treatment

Not every agreement needs negotiation, but you should not assume the first offer is the best available. We will give you honest advice on whether negotiation is worthwhile.

Common Reasons Employers Offer Settlement Agreements

Employers may offer a settlement agreement for many reasons. It does not always mean you have done anything wrong.

You may receive one because of:

• Redundancy or restructuring
• Workplace conflict
• Performance concerns
• Sickness absence
• Discrimination or grievance issues
• A disciplinary process
• Senior executive exit negotiations
• Business closure or cost-cutting
• A breakdown in the employment relationship

Whatever the reason, you should understand your legal position before agreeing to leave.

Settlement Agreements and Redundancy in Epsom

Many employees are offered settlement agreements during redundancy situations. Your employer may want to achieve a clean break and avoid future disputes.

If you are being made redundant, we can advise on whether you have received the correct payments and whether your employer has followed a fair process. We can also consider whether you may have claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination, breach of contract or unlawful deduction from wages.

How Our Settlement Agreement Process Works

1. Free Initial Call

We discuss your situation, your deadline, and what your employer has offered.

2. Agreement Review

You send us the settlement agreement, employment contract and any relevant correspondence.

3. Legal Advice Meeting

We explain the agreement in plain English, including the legal claims you are waiving and any clauses that need attention.

4. Negotiation if Needed

If the offer can be improved, we can contact your employer or their solicitors on your behalf.

5. Signing and Completion

Once you are happy with the terms, we sign the adviser’s certificate and complete the process electronically where possible.

Who Pays the Solicitor’s Fees?

In many settlement agreement cases, the employer contributes towards the cost of independent legal advice. This contribution is usually stated in the agreement.

KLG Law’s settlement agreement fees start from £250 plus VAT, depending on the complexity of the matter. If negotiation or additional advice is required, we will explain any extra cost clearly before work continues.

Speak to Settlement Agreement Lawyers in Epsom

If you have been offered a settlement agreement in Epsom, do not sign it until you have received independent legal advice.

KLG Law can help you understand your rights, protect your position, and move forward with confidence.

Call 0330 221 0684 to book a free 15-minute consultation. Same-day appointments may be available