EMPLOYMENT SOLICITORS · ACROSS ENGLAND AND WALES
Settlement agreement advice. Fixed fees, usually paid by your employer.
Before you sign a settlement agreement, you need independent legal advice. We'll explain the terms, tell you whether the offer is fair and answer your questions.
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Experienced solicitors. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Fixed fees
From £650 + VAT (£780) for most employees, and from £1,500 + VAT (£1,800) for senior exits, depending on complexity. Minor negotiation of the terms is included. Anything more is agreed with you first.
Usually paid by your employer
Most of our clients have their legal fees covered in full by their employer's contribution. We'll confirm whether there's anything for you to pay before you instruct us.
By phone and email
Straightforward, confidential advice wherever you are in England and Wales, without needing to visit an office.
“Chris Newton at RW Law did a brilliant job with my settlement… My settlement was what I wanted and reached swiftly out of court. I would not hesitate in recommending Chris and RW Law.”
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How it works
1. Send us your agreement
Email your draft settlement agreement to info@rwlaw.co.uk, or use the form below to get in touch.
2. We confirm the fee
We'll review your enquiry, check the employer's contribution and confirm our fee and any amount payable by you before you instruct us.
3. We advise you
We'll talk you through the agreement by phone, answer your questions and advise you on your options.
4. We complete the process
If you're happy to proceed, you'll sign the agreement and we'll complete the independent adviser's certificate, where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes. For a settlement agreement to validly waive certain employment claims, you must receive advice from an independent adviser, such as a solicitor, on the terms and effect of the agreement.
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In most cases, no. Our clients' fees are usually covered in full by their employer's contribution, and we'll confirm any shortfall before you instruct us.
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Yes. Our fixed fee for senior exits starts at £1,500 + VAT (£1,800). The fee depends on complexity, including matters such as bonuses, long-term incentives and restrictive covenants. We'll confirm the fee before starting work.
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Yes. Our fixed fee includes minor negotiation of the terms. If you want us to negotiate more substantially, for example on the amount offered, we'll explain what's involved and agree the cost with you before we start.
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Our advice is confidential to you, even if your employer contributes towards our fee. We won't discuss your instructions or advice with your employer without your authority, except where disclosure is required or permitted by law.
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Tell us the deadline when you contact us. We'll let you know whether we can advise you in time.
Get your agreement checked
Email your draft agreement to info@rwlaw.co.uk, or fill in the form. We'll come back to you as soon as possible to discuss the fee and next steps.
Your enquiry will be treated confidentially. We won't contact your employer without your permission.