Most employers include a contribution towards independent legal fees in the settlement agreement itself. This normally works out between £350 and £750 plus VAT. We work within that amount, meaning in the majority of cases you receive full specialist advice at no cost to you.
We can help; usually the same day, and in most cases at no cost to you.
Employer Pays Our Fees in Most Cases
Specialists in Employment Law and Settlement Agreements
More Than 20 Years of Experience
Multi-Award Winning Practicea
Excellent Client Feedback
Fully Online Process. No Office Visit Required
Covering Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and the North East
Same-Day Appointments and Sign-Off
SRA Regulated
The North East has undergone significant economic transformation in recent years. Sage Group, headquartered in Newcastle, is the region’s largest private sector employer. Virgin Money has a major presence in Gosforth. Newcastle NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest employers in the public sector. And beyond the anchor employers, a growing fintech and digital sector is reshaping the city’s employment landscape. Where economies evolve, workforces are restructured and where workforces are restructured, settlement agreements follow.
Having specialist advice before you sign isn’t just a legal formality. It’s an opportunity:
We work with employees across Newcastle and the North East at every level and in every sector.
In a city the size of Newcastle, your industry network matters. Signing an agreement with restrictive covenants or a poorly worded reference clause can have a real-world impact on your next role. This is especially true in a connected regional job market. We focus on employment law. We’ve seen the patterns employers use. And we know what’s worth challenging:
We regularly advise clients across the region, including those based in:
Whether you’re at a large public sector employer or a private business with a few dozen staff, we’ll give you the same expert, same-day attention.
We go through the agreement in detail and explain what each section means. We give you a clear steer on whether the terms are fair and where we'd push back.
We go through the agreement in full, check the terms are fair and give you clear options. This includes whether there's room to negotiate a better deal.
We carry out your formal advice session and provide our sign-off. Most cases are completed within 24 hours of instruction.
For most clients, nothing. The fee contribution your employer includes in the agreement is sufficient to cover our work in full. In the rare cases where it isn’t, we’ll be completely transparent about what, if anything, you’d need to pay before we proceed.
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.
