Settlement Agreement Solicitors in Edinburgh
We provide employees with clear and accurate advice that allows them to make well-informed decisions.
Been offered a settlement agreement?
You need independent legal advice before you sign. Our employment solicitors advise employees across Scotland on their rights, the terms of their agreement, and how to negotiate a better outcome.
What is a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between you and your employer. In most cases, you agree to waive your right to bring employment claims in exchange for a financial payment or other agreed terms.
You cannot sign one without taking independent legal advice. That's not a formality. It's a legal requirement, and it's there to protect you.
The good news: in most cases, your employer will contribute to the cost of your legal advice as part of the agreement.
How we can help
Our employment law team will review your agreement, explain exactly what you are giving up, and advise whether the terms on offer are fair given your circumstances.
If they are not, we will help you push back and negotiate.
We can advise on:
- Whether the settlement amount is reasonable
- Confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses
- Reference terms and garden leave provisions
- Tax treatment of any payment
- Whether you may have stronger claims worth pursuing
Speak to an expert
Fill in the form and a member of our employment law team will get in touch with you to discuss your circumstances.