Our employment lawyers provide independent legal advice on settlement agreements that is experienced, practical and often on the same day, we help you understand your rights, options and whether there is room to negotiate a better outcome.
Wrongful dismissal concerns your employment contract being broken by your employer
Including, but not exclusively, race, gender and sexual orientation. Many dismissal claims also include a discrimination element.
Harassment is any unwanted conduct that violates your dignity or creates a hostile and humiliating workplace.
Whistleblowing is the act of raising concerns in the workplace or having ‘blown the whistle’ on an employer’s wrongdoings.
It is a UK law whereby the employer must inform staff and automatically transfer employment contracts, including pay and term, to the new employer.
Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution
Hal is the managing partner and head of dispute resolution. He has a wide range of expertise gained from over 30 years of experience in numerous areas of practice, including commercial and general litigation, inheritance disputes, employment, family law and immigration.
Partner and Head of Corporate
Harender is an experienced partner and head of the corporate department, having acted on corporate and commercial matters for over 20 years. Harender previously headed up the corporate team of the London office of a national firm, before joining us in 2012. Harender prides herself on long term client relationships and offering clear, user-friendly advice through her personable approach.
Partner and Head of Employment
Elliot is a seasoned litigator in the employment field, able to represent high profile clients in the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”), High Court and Court of Appeal. Elliot’s legal practice consists of all manner of Equality Act claims (discrimination, victimisation, harassment, equal pay etc) and whistleblowing claims including automatic unfair dismissal and detriment claims. He can also advise and represent in Unfair Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal, Constructive Dismissal and Breach of Contract Claims.
Associate - Employment and Disputes
Emily Iveson joined the firm in October 2023, starting her training contract in May 2024, working in the litigation, family and employment departments. Emily has now completed her training and qualified as a solicitor, working across the employment and disputes teams.
Consultant – Dispute Resolution, Employment & Family Law
Nadia’s practice represents a broad cross-section of the kind of legal services that most businesses and individuals typically need, regardless of industry sector or client profile, with a particular focus on dispute resolution.
From dealing with many settlement agreements each year, the typical amount offered by employers is between 2-4 months gross salary, over and above contractual and statutory entitlements. This is higher for employees working in London’s financial sector institutions.
Payments related to ending your employment, like notice pay, redundancy pay, and payments in lieu of notice (PILON), are generally taxable. Any amount exceeding £30,000 becomes taxable. Unpaid wages and holiday pay are considered earnings and taxed like your regular salary. Payments for actual physical or psychiatric injury sustained during employment might be tax-free.
No, they can also be used to ensure a rapid and harmonious termination where redundancy might be necessary or for other reasons. While these agreements are final in nature, there is an exception for personal injury claims that neither you nor your employer are currently aware of. This commonly applies to latent conditions such as asbestosis, where symptoms may not emerge for many years.
