Your employer will usually specify a contribution towards your independent legal fees within the settlement agreement. It is typically between £350 and £750 plus VAT. We work within that figure, so in most cases you receive specialist advice without any personal cost.
We handle Oxford settlement agreements with the precision and speed the city’s employment market demands.
Employer Funds Our Fees in Most Cases
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Oxford’s employment market is defined by its relationship with the University and by the thriving spinout ecosystem it has generated. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the region. The Oxford Science Park in Littlemore and Milton Park in Abingdon are home to hundreds of life sciences, AI and deep-tech businesses.
Oxford has produced more spinout companies than any other UK university. Many of them attract significant investment and grow quickly, which also means they restructure quickly. In 2024 and 2025, Oxford companies across AI, genomics and drug discovery have been among the most active in the UK for both fundraising and M&A activity.
That pace of change generates settlement agreements often involving equity, intellectual property and post-termination restrictions that require genuinely specialist review.
Getting independent advice before signing isn’t just a legal formality here. It’s essential:
Oxford employers from global pharmaceutical companies to early-stage spinouts tend to produce detailed, carefully drafted agreements. They have solicitors. You should, too. We focus exclusively on employment law and settlement agreements, which means:
Your employer pays in most cases. Specialist advice costs you nothing.
We advise clients working across the city and county, including those based at:
From NHS consultants at the John Radcliffe to researchers at a spinout on the Science Park, we handle every case with the same specialist attention.
Upload your settlement agreement or drop us a call back request. We'll pick it up straight away.
We analyse the agreement carefully, including equity, IP, restrictive covenant and reference clauses. We give you a precise, honest picture of your options and whether the deal is fair.
We conduct your advice call and provide our sign-off. Most Oxford clients complete the process within 24 hours.
In most cases, settlement agreements cost nothing. Your employer’s contribution is sufficient to cover our fees entirely. Where the agreement involves additional complexity, equity, or vesting schedules, we’ll outline any potential cost clearly before proceeding.
Settlement Agreements often come with tight deadlines – don’t leave it too late. Speak to a Settlement Agreement Solicitor Today
0113 513 2047
No – you must receive independent legal advice from a solicitor acting in your interest.
Often the same day or within 24 hours
Yes – We will advice where improvements can be made and support you through the process.
We will explain your options so you can make an informed decision.
