Fast, specialist settlement agreement advice. Same day appointments available.
A settlement agreement can’t be signed until you’ve had independent legal advice. That’s a legal requirement, not just good practice. We’ll go through the agreement with you and set out exactly what it means, and there’s nothing for you to pay since your employer meets the cost. If you’re happy with the deal, we can get it signed off quickly. All of this is handled by phone or video, with same-day appointments available when time is short.
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Settlement Agreements and the Brighton Job Market
Brighton and Hove’s economy is unusually weighted towards information and communication, and professional services compared with most UK cities, and the city’s digital and creative industries have grown at nearly double the rate of London’s in recent years, while tourism also remains a significant contributor to jobs across the city.
Whether you work in digital, financial services, tourism, healthcare or the public sector, if you’ve been offered a settlement agreement in Brighton or Hove, we can talk you through it by phone or video without the need to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Employment Tribunal for Brighton and Hove? The Brighton Tribunal Hearing Centre is at City Gate House, 185 Dyke Road, Brighton BN3 1TL. Most settlement agreements are resolved well before a claim would reach this stage.
Do I need to visit an office in Brighton to get advice? No. We advise clients across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding area entirely by phone and video call, which is usually quicker to arrange and just as thorough as meeting in person.
How much will this cost me? Your employer will usually make a contribution towards your legal fees. See our cost promise for details.
Settlement agreement fact:
A settlement agreement is only enforceable under the Employment Rights Act 1996 once the employee has received advice from an independent, qualified adviser — without that step, the agreement cannot lawfully settle most employment claims, however comprehensive its terms appear. 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 Brighton Tribunal Hearing Centre.
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.
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