When you speak to a settlement agreement solicitor, consider asking:
- What are my potential claims and how strong are they?
- Is my employer’s offer fair in light of those claims?
- What realistic range should I aim to negotiate?
- Are all my contractual and statutory rights included?
- How will each payment be taxed?
- What do the confidentiality and reference clauses actually mean in practice?
- Are my restrictive covenants reasonable and enforceable?
- What are the risks if I refuse to sign?
- How do your fees work and will my employer’s contribution cover everything?
- What are the next steps and expected timescales?
Having these questions ready ensures you get the most value from your consultation.
