Getting a settlement agreement is stressful. Tight deadline, unfamiliar legal terms, an employer who suddenly wants you to sign. We have handled thousands. We will make it simple.
Settlement agreement to sign in London? We review yours today, free.
Reviewed within hours for London employees. £0 to you when your employer pays our fee.
- Free to you, your employer pays our legal fee
- Reviewed within hours, even if your deadline is tomorrow
- We check every clause, non-competes, tax, references, everything
"She was incredibly thorough, taking the time to explain each clause clearly. Despite the level of detail and care, she worked very efficiently and achieved a quick turnaround."
Getting a settlement agreement is stressful. Tight deadline, unfamiliar legal terms, an employer who suddenly wants you to sign. We have handled thousands. We will make it simple.
- Free to you, your employer pays our legal fee
- Reviewed within hours, even if your deadline is tomorrow
- We check every clause, non-competes, tax, references, everything
"She was incredibly thorough, taking the time to explain each clause clearly. Despite the level of detail and care, she worked very efficiently and achieved a quick turnaround."
Sarah, Consultant Solicitor
SRA-Regulated · Employment law specialist
Settlement Agreement Advice in London
Settlement agreements are extremely common in London, particularly in financial services, professional services, tech, and media. If your employer has offered you a settlement agreement, don't sign it without independent legal advice. This is a legal requirement, and in most cases your employer will cover our fees. We advise London employees by phone and video call, with same-day turnaround. We'll review every clause, including non-compete restrictions, confidentiality terms, tax treatment of your payment, and whether the compensation reflects what you could claim at an Employment Tribunal. If the offer is low, we'll tell you, and we can negotiate on your behalf.
Do I need a London-based solicitor for my settlement agreement?
No. Employment law that governs settlement agreements is the same across England and Wales, wherever you or your solicitor happen to sit. We advise London employees, and employees anywhere else in England and Wales, by phone and video call, with the same solicitor and the same fee arrangement either way: your employer normally covers our cost as part of the agreement.
Does it matter which employment tribunal region I am in?
No, not for the settlement agreement itself. Employment Tribunal regions decide where a claim would be heard if you did not settle and it went to a hearing; they have no bearing on whether you can get advice, who can advise you, or what a fair settlement looks like. Our neighbourhood pages below name the tribunal region that typically covers each area as background only: we do not vary our advice by tribunal region.
What comes up most for London employees, by sector?
London's workforce is unusually concentrated in a handful of sectors. Based on ONS Business Register and Employment Survey data for Greater London (2024), the sectors that dominate London's workforce, by share of employees, are professional/scientific/technical services, wholesale and retail, human health and social work, administrative and support services, information and communication, and financial and insurance activities.
- Professional, scientific and technical activities14.2%
- Wholesale and retail trade10.7%
- Human health and social work10.7%
- Administrative and support services9.8%
- Information and communication9.4%
- Financial and insurance activities7.7%
For London employees in finance and professional services in particular, a settlement agreement more often needs to deal with bonus and deferred compensation, regulatory references, share options and RSUs, and restrictive covenants than a typical agreement elsewhere. We cover each of those in depth in our national guides, which apply the same way wherever in the country you are based:
Bonus and deferred compensation
Discretionary vs contractual bonus, malus and clawback, deferred awards.
Regulatory references
What a settlement agreement can and cannot say for FCA/PRA-regulated roles.
Share options and RSUs
Leaver status, vesting cliffs, and what happens to unvested equity.
Restrictive covenants
Non-compete, non-solicit and confidentiality terms, and what is enforceable.
Which parts of London do you cover?
All of it. We do not have an office in London, or anywhere: advice is by phone and video call for every borough, so where in the city you work does not affect how quickly we can review your agreement. Areas we hear from most often include Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, Docklands, Poplar and Tower Hamlets in the east, and the City of London, Central London, Bank, Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Holborn in the centre, alongside Greenwich and Stratford.
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Settlement agreement advice by London neighbourhood
Each area page covers what the local employment mix looks like, named major employers, and which London Employment Tribunal region typically covers it, as background only. Advice is identical wherever in London you work.
Canary Wharf
Tower Hamlets
City of London
City of London
Westminster
Westminster
Croydon
Croydon
Stratford
Newham
Hammersmith
Hammersmith and Fulham
Islington
Islington
Camden
Camden
Southwark
Southwark
Shoreditch
Hackney
Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea
Lambeth
Lambeth
Wandsworth
Wandsworth
Ealing
Ealing
Wembley
Brent
Greenwich
Greenwich
Hounslow
Hounslow
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames
Bromley
Bromley
Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham
Barnet
Barnet
Bexley
Bexley
Enfield
Enfield
Haringey
Haringey
Harrow
Harrow
Havering
Havering
Hillingdon
Hillingdon
Lewisham
Lewisham
Merton
Merton
Redbridge
Redbridge
Sutton
Sutton
Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest
Redundancy and settlement agreements in London
Most of the settlement agreements we see from London arise from redundancy or a negotiated exit, rather than a dispute. We advise employees only, never employers, and before you sign it is worth knowing your statutory floor and whether the offer is fair. Start with our redundancy pay calculator to work out your statutory entitlement, then read facing redundancy, start here.
Do you need a solicitor near you?
Not for this. Settlement agreement advice does not require an in-person meeting: we work with London employees entirely by phone and video call, across England and Wales, and the certificate confirming you have had independent legal advice is signed electronically. That means the same solicitor, the same process and the same same-day turnaround, whichever London borough you are based in.
Why Clients Choose Us Over High Street Firms
Response Time
Cost
Expertise
Quality
Traditional Solicitors | Settlement-Advice.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Response Time | 5-10 day wait for first appointment | Initial review within hours |
| Cost | Top up payments required | Free to you, employer pays |
| Expertise | Juggling 50+ different case types | Settlement Agreement specialists |
| Quality | Generic template advice | Bespoke review by employment law experts |
We advise employees across London and Greater London by phone and video. No office visit needed.
How It Works
Step 1
You upload your agreement
Step 2
Our specialist reviews it
Step 3
We call to advise you on the terms (30-minute call)
Step 4
You sign electronically
Step 5
Your employer pays you
Step 1
You upload your agreement
Step 2
Our specialist reviews it
Step 3
We call to advise you on the terms (30-minute call)
Step 4
You sign electronically
Step 5
Your employer pays you
Some cases are straightforward and can be completed quickly. If you'd like us to negotiate better terms or an improved payment on your behalf, this will take longer, but we'll keep you informed at every stage.
Upload your agreement and we'll review it within hours, or call 0330 043 3008. Free, no obligation.
What Our Clients Say
"Sarah supported me through an incredibly difficult and emotional employment dispute with clarity, professionalism, and genuine care. What really stood out was how reassured I felt throughout. Even during moments of uncertainty, I knew I was in safe hands."
Rachel M.
Verified client review, January 2026
"She was incredibly thorough, taking the time to explain each clause clearly. Despite the level of detail and care, she worked very efficiently and achieved a quick turnaround, getting the documents reviewed and signed off without delay."
James P.
Verified client review, April 2025
"I used Sarah Wilkinson to review what should have been a straightforward settlement agreement with a less than 24 hour turnaround (which was achieved) but turned into 2 weeks of back and forth with my employer and their solicitor. Throughout the whole process, I truly felt like Sarah 'had my back'; she was not only professional but also a decent human being who wouldn't tolerate injustice or unfairness. I would not hesitate to recommend Sarah."
S. L.
Verified client review, May 2026
"Was dreading getting my redundancy agreement ratified but RGF Lawyers made it a very easy process. Very professional but friendly with it. I would highly recommend RGF Lawyers."
David & Elizabeth J.
Verified client review, May 2026
"Vandana Tandon was incredibly professional while guiding me through my settlement agreement. At every stage, she ensured I fully understood the process and felt comfortable with each step. Her clear communication and supportive approach made a potentially stressful situation much easier to navigate. I would highly recommend RGF Lawyers."
John
Verified client review, April 2026
"RGF was extremely helpful with my case. My representative took time to explain all the details in a thorough way, highlighting everything that was particularly relevant. He was also extremely prompt, with everything I needed done in 24 hours."
Jordan M.
Verified client review, April 2026
"Sarah was very quick, amenable and helpful in reviewing my settlement agreement. Registering and completing ID checks was quick, as was the online process for signing documentation. I would recommend their services."
George W.
Verified client review, April 2026
Free Settlement Agreement Review for London Employees
For Standard Agreements(Free to You)
Your employer pays our fee directly. This is written into most settlement agreements under the 'legal fees' clause. You pay nothing.
£0
to you
For Negotiated Agreements
If we think you can do better, we'll negotiate on your behalf, aiming to increase your payout and remove potentially harmful clauses like non-competes. We'll discuss fees upfront before any work begins. We will always seek a contribution to costs from your employer.
Discussed upfront
no surprises
The Small Print:
Our review is free to you where your employer's contribution covers our fee. Nearly every settlement agreement includes one, because the law requires you to take independent legal advice before signing. If yours doesn't, we'll tell you upfront in our initial review (which is free).
No upfront costs. We'll confirm everything before starting, or call 0330 043 3008 to talk it through.
Common Questions
Do I need a London-based solicitor for my settlement agreement?
No. Employment law is the same across England and Wales regardless of where your solicitor is based. We advise London employees by phone and video, same-day review, no office visit needed, and your employer pays our fees.
How can this be free? What's the catch?
There's no catch. By law, your employer must contribute towards your legal fees when offering a settlement agreement. We receive our fee directly from your employer under the 'legal fees' clause. You pay nothing for a standard review.
Can I trust advice that's this fast?
Yes. We're specialists. We focus exclusively on settlement agreements. This means we can provide thorough, accurate advice efficiently. Quality is never compromised.
What if I want to negotiate a better offer?
We'll tell you honestly if we think negotiation is worth it. Every case is different. Sometimes the terms offered are fair and we'll confirm that. In other cases, we'll recommend negotiating for improved terms.
Do I have to come to your office?
No. We advise London clients entirely by phone and video call. No office visit required. Everything is handled remotely, including electronic signatures.
What if my employer doesn't pay your fee?
Rare, but it happens. If your agreement doesn't include a legal fees clause, we'll quote you upfront before starting work. No surprises.
Still have questions? Start the process and we'll call you, or ring 0330 043 3008. Free, no obligation.
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Redundancy rights and settlements
Statutory pay, enhanced packages, and when to push back on the offer.
Tax on settlement agreements
How the £30,000 tax-free portion works and what is taxable.
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