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If you need help during office hours, call our client care team or complete the short form with your details and any deadline you have been given.
In-hours settlement agreement enquiry
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If you have received a settlement agreement, speak to our client care team during office hours or complete the short form. We can explain the next step, talk through pricing and help arrange a meeting with a solicitor as quickly as possible.
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Our client care team can review your enquiry during office hours and help you understand the fastest route to settlement agreement advice, sign-off or negotiation.
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During office hours, client care can explain pricing, timing and how quickly a solicitor meeting may be arranged.
- Fast same-day sign-off may be available
- Terms explained in plain English
- Employer fee contribution is common
- Remote e-signature onboarding for speed
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- Support with review, sign-off or negotiation
Frequently asked questions
Settlement agreement advice FAQs
Answers to common questions before you call or send your enquiry during office hours.
Can I call now?
Yes. During office hours, the quickest route is usually to call our client care team on 0204 583 7738. They can take your details, explain the process, talk through likely pricing and help arrange a solicitor meeting if you would like to move forward.
What happens if I submit the form during office hours?
If you submit the form during office hours, our client care team will aim to review your enquiry and get in touch as soon as possible. You can include your deadline, preferred contact time and any key details about your settlement agreement.
What is a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee. It usually sets out the terms on which your employment will end, including any payment, notice, benefits, reference wording and confidentiality terms.
Do I have to accept a settlement agreement?
No. You do not have to accept a settlement agreement just because it has been offered. The right next step depends on the terms, your circumstances and whether anything should be clarified or negotiated before you decide.
Do I need legal advice before I sign?
Usually, yes. A settlement agreement normally only becomes legally binding if you receive advice from a relevant independent adviser on the terms and effect of the agreement.
Will my employer contribute to the legal fee?
Many employers offer a contribution towards the legal advice needed for a settlement agreement. We will explain the likely fee position before work starts, including whether the employer contribution is likely to cover the sign-off process.
Can Springhouse help if I want to negotiate?
Yes. Some settlement agreements only need sign-off where the terms are already agreed. Others may need negotiation, for example around compensation, notice pay, holiday pay, bonus, shares, reference wording or restrictive covenants.
Can the process be handled remotely?
Yes. Many settlement agreement matters can be handled remotely, including the initial enquiry, onboarding, solicitor meeting and signing process. This can help keep the process quick and convenient.
What if my deadline is close?
Tell us about the deadline when you call or include it in the form. That helps the client care team understand the urgency and discuss what may be possible.