Solicitor Advice for employees in the City of Bath and surrounding area.
Last reviewed: July 2026.
If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement by your employer in Bath, you’re required by law to take independent legal advice before you can sign it. Our specialist employment solicitors will explain exactly what you’re agreeing to, what rights you’re giving up, and whether the terms are fair — at no cost to you, since your employer pays our fees in almost all cases. We offer a fast sign-off service if you’re happy with the deal, or we can negotiate on your behalf to improve it. Advice is given by phone or video, with same-day appointments available in urgent cases.
We can help you with:
- Explaining the terms and effect of your settlement agreement in plain English
- Advising on what employment claims you’d be giving up by signing
- Checking confidentiality and non-derogatory clauses are fair and workable
- Advising on post-termination restrictions and what they mean for your next role
Start My Settlement or call 0800 861 1883 to speak to a solicitor today.
Settlement Agreements and the Bath Job Market
Bath’s economy is unusually weighted towards health, education, publishing and professional services rather than manufacturing — health and education alone account for a much higher share of local jobs than the national average. The city is home to two universities (Bath and Bath Spa), Bath and North East Somerset Council, and a strong cluster of publishing and creative businesses, including Future plc, one of the UK’s largest media publishers. Engineering and manufacturing are represented too: valve and flow-control manufacturer Rotork has its headquarters in Bath, and engineering consultancy Buro Happold was founded and remains headquartered in the city.
Whether you work in publishing, higher education, professional services, engineering, the public sector or the NHS, if your employer in Bath has offered you a settlement agreement, we can talk you through it by phone or video without the need to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where would an Employment Tribunal claim from Bath be heard? Bath doesn’t have its own tribunal hearing centre — cases are heard at the Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre, 2 Redcliff Street, Bristol BS1 6GR. You don’t need to have started a tribunal claim to get advice on a settlement agreement — most are resolved before any claim is issued.
Do I need to visit an office in Bath to get advice? No. We advise clients across Bath and the surrounding area by phone and video call, which is usually quicker than an in-person appointment and works well for the focused advice a settlement agreement needs.
How much does it cost to get advice? Your employer will usually make a contribution towards your legal fees as a condition of the agreement being valid, and in most cases this covers our fees in full. See our cost promise for details.
Settlement agreement fact:
For a settlement agreement to be legally binding under the Employment Rights Act 1996, the employee must receive advice from an independent, qualified adviser — usually a solicitor — before signing. Without this, the agreement cannot lawfully settle most employment claims, however clear its terms. Learn more about how settlement agreements work.
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For official guidance, see Acas on settlement agreements and GOV.UK’s court and tribunal finder for the Bristol Employment Tribunal.
Legal Disclaimer
The contents of this article are intended to be for general information purposes only and do not amount to (nor are they intended to be) legal, tax or financial advice or a complete or authoritative statement of the law nor should they be treated as such. No warranty or promise is given, express or implied, as to accuracy of the information on this page and no liability is accepted for any error or omission. You should instruct a specialist employment solicitor to advise you on your particular situation and not act or rely on the information on this page.
Need solicitor advice?
For a confidential chat with a specialist employment solicitor please call 0800 861 1883 or request a call back.
