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Our experienced, nationally-recognised Lancashire employment lawyers provide clear, concise advice around settlement agreements.
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Leaving a role is never easy. This can be especially true if it involves a settlement agreement or some sort of exit negotiations.
Drawing on decades of experience, our extensive employment team will enable you to move forward with confidence. We routinely advise on settlement agreements and exit package negotiations of all types.
Whatever position you’re in, we’ll help you to understand the terms and effect of your agreement. We also provide pragmatic, strategic guidance to secure the best possible negotiated outcome.
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and employee. Signing a settlement agreement typically involves waiving employment claims in exchange for financial compensation or other benefits.
They’re usually offered by employers as an alternative to formal redundancy procedures. However, they can also be used as a way of addressing disagreements and continuing employment.
When they involve senior professionals, these agreements can come with significant financial elements and contractual complexities. In these instances, they’re often known as executive severance.
Whatever your situation, our Preston-based team has the experience and acumen to help you take the next step. Talk to us today by filling in our contact form, emailing hello@brabners.com or phoning 0333 004 4488.
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We have decades of experience in helping individuals to navigate settlement agreements and exit negotiations.
We’ll review all aspects of your agreement and guide you through the entire process, removing stress and helping you to protect your interests. We can actively handle negotiations or work quietly and strategically in the background to inform your decisions.
You may be a senior professional or executive, in which case any settlement agreement will need to reflect the complexities of your contract — potentially involving compensation or redundancy payments, confidentiality clauses, post-termination restrictions and agreed references.
We’ll call on deep legal, technical and commercial acumen to advise and empower you to exit on the best possible terms.
Our employment law team — one of the largest in the North — is consistently ranked in The Legal 500’s ‘Hall of Fame’ and recognised as a ‘Top Tier Firm’. Individually, our solicitors are routinely acknowledged as ‘Recommended Lawyers’ and ‘Next Generation Partners’.
We cover the entire Lancashire region, including Preston, Blackpool, Lytham, the Fylde Coast, Ribble Valley and Lancaster. We also routinely support clients living further north, into Cumbria.
“Throughout my case, [Sarah Day] provided unwavering support and a strategic approach that led to a successful outcome. Her professionalism, attention to detail and ability to navigate the negotiations ensured that I achieved a fair and favourable settlement. Sarah’s dedication and clarity at every stage made a challenging process far more manageable. Sarah is the one to trust.”
Client feedback
“Lindsey Knowles navigated the complexities of my settlement agreement with remarkable speed and efficiency, ensuring that my interests were fully protected throughout the process. Her support and guidance were invaluable and I couldn’t have asked for a better advocate during this time. I highly recommend Lindsey to anyone in need of an employment lawyer.”
Managing Director of a Plc Business Unit
“Amy Weir made a potentially stressful redundancy process feel straightforward and fully supported. She explained everything very clearly, handled every detail with care and ensured I felt confident at every stage of the process, keeping me in the loop at each step. I'd highly recommend Amy and Brabners' services to anyone needing advice on a settlement agreement.”
Client feedback
“National head of employment, pensions and immigration Nick Campbell is highly experienced in representing senior executives and high-profile figures in complex employment claims and disputes.”
The Legal 500
“After tough and repeated negotiations, [Sarah Day's] tenacity paid off as she managed to double the pay-out... During the process I contacted her several times via email and phone and she always responded in a timely manner providing me with the advice I had asked for.”
Client feedback
“Sarah Day explained the legal aspects clearly, listened carefully to my concerns and provided balanced, practical advice that helped me feel more confident throughout the [settlement agreement] process... Her experience in negotiation made a huge difference... Thanks to Brabners, I was able to reach a fair resolution and most importantly move on with peace of mind.”
Client feedback
“[Sarah Day] demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise and compassion during a particularly difficult and emotionally challenging time. Navigating a complex workplace situation, Sarah provided clear, strategic advice and was always one step ahead... Thanks to her skilful negotiation and deep understanding of employment law, we were able to reach a settlement agreement.”
Client feedback
“Sarah Day provided an excellent service during my redundancy settlement, helping ensure a positive outcome by representing my interests consistently and providing expert, pragmatic advice. Sarah is friendly, prompt, professional and a pleasure to deal with.”
Client feedback
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