We can help with compromise agreements

If you have been offered a compromise agreement by your employer you need to seek independent legal advice before agreeing to sign it.

If you have been offered a compromise agreement by your employer you must seek legal advice before signing it. Usually this will not cost you anything because most employers agree to pay our fees for advising you.

Martin Phillips
Managing Director

We are experienced at checking compromise agreements and advising employees about them.

if you have been offered a compromise agreement by your employer you can make an appointment for us to see you at our offices a few minutes' walk from Liverpool Street Station in Bishopsgate, London EC2, and advise you about it.

Call our dedicated compromise agreement telephone line on 0800 756 9640 (This is an automated service, please leave a message with your contact details and we will get in touch to confirm the appointment).

What is a compromise agreement?

A compromise agreement is frequently used by employers who wish to terminate an employee's contract, or in redundancy situations.

What does a compromise agreement do?

It is a legally binding agreement over the termination of your employment which will set out the terms on which you will leave, including severence pay, payment in lieu of notice and other issues. By signing the agreement you waive your rights to take the employer to an Employment Tribunal.

Why do I need independent legal advice?

It is important that you seek independent legal advice before signing a compromise agreement, and also a legal requirement. Once you sign the agreement you will not be able to make a claim against your employer at the Employment Tribunal.

Who pays for my independent legal advice?

Normally your employer will agree to pay for you to receive independent legal advice.

What do I do next?

Contact us to make an appointment by calling our compromise agreement appointment line on 0800 756 9640 (This is an automated service, please leave a message with your contact details and we will get in touch to confirm the appointment).

We will contact you no later than the next working day to arrange a meeting at our offices in London to advise on the agreement.