Last reviewed: July 2026.
If you’re in the Milton Keynes area and have been offered a settlement agreement, we can help you to get specialist solicitor advice and help with a fast sign off service (if you’re happy with the deal) and costs are paid by your employer.
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Milton Keynes has grown faster than almost anywhere else in the UK, built on its central location, a thriving logistics sector, and a fast-expanding technology and digital scene. Whatever kind of employer you work for here, if you’ve been offered a settlement agreement, UK law requires you to take independent legal advice before you can sign it. We’ll explain exactly what the agreement means, and what claims you’d be giving up — at no cost to you, since your employer covers our fees in almost every case. We offer a fast sign-off service where the deal is right. Advice is given by phone or video, with same-day appointments available where needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where would an Employment Tribunal claim from Milton Keynes be heard? At the Watford Employment Tribunal, Radius House, 51 Clarendon Road, Watford WD17 1HP. Most settlement agreements are resolved long before a claim would reach this stage.
Do I need to visit an office in Milton Keynes to get advice? No. We advise clients across Milton Keynes and the surrounding area entirely by phone and video call, which is usually quicker to arrange and just as thorough as an in-person meeting.
Who pays for the legal advice? Your employer, in almost all cases, because independent legal advice is a condition of the agreement being valid. See our cost promise for the details.
What are settlement agreements?
A settlement agreement is a formal agreement between an employer and an employee. The documents used to be called compromise agreements, and they’re covered in the Employment Rights Act 1996. Once the agreement is signed:
- The employee receives a sum of money
- The employee agrees not to bring certain legal claims against the employer.
For the settlement agreement to be legally binding it has to comply in certain ways, for example, it must be in writing, and the employee must have received legal advice from a solicitor. That’s crucial because you need to know if the deal is fair and be certain that you don’t want to bring a claim against your employer.
Settlement agreement fact:
Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, a settlement agreement is only enforceable once the employee has received advice from an independent, qualified adviser. Learn more about how settlement agreements work.
Related Reading
- Is Your Settlement Payment Tax-Free?
- 10 Days to Consider a Settlement Agreement: Is It Required?
- Protected Conversations & Section 111A Employment Rights Act 1996
For official guidance, see Acas on settlement agreements and GOV.UK’s court and tribunal finder for the nearest 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.
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