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Based at Exchange Flags in Liverpool city centre, our ‘Top Tier’ employment law team provides bespoke legal advice and guidance on settlement agreements and exit negotiations.
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A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and employee. It typically involves waiving employment claims in exchange for financial compensation or other benefits.
Settlement agreements are usually offered when an employer wishes to terminate an employee’s employment but can also be used to resolve ongoing workplace disputes and address disagreements while employment continues.
Our experienced employment team routinely negotiates settlement agreements and exit packages. This includes those with significant financial elements and complex terms on behalf of directors, executives and other professionals across the private and public sectors — executive severance.
We’ll help you to understand the terms and effect of your agreement and provide pragmatic, strategic guidance to help you secure the best possible outcome.
Leaving a role is never easy and navigating a settlement agreement can feel daunting. Whatever your situation, our lawyers can help you to protect your interests and secure the best possible outcome for your future.
If you’re facing an employment dispute, dismissal or you’re planning an exit, talk to us today. We can smooth the process, remove the stress and help you to move forward with confidence.
Talk to our Liverpool settlement agreement team by filling in our contact form, emailing hello@brabners.com or phoning 0333 004 4488.
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Our award-winning employment team — one of the North’s largest and most celebrated — has a proud track record of enabling clients to exit on the best possible terms.
Repeatedly recognised collectively and individually in The Legal 500, we draw on decades of experience across complex employment matters to help our clients negotiate favourable settlement terms.
We’ll work in a way that suits you, whether that’s handling negotiations directly or working quietly and strategically in the background to inform and guide your decisions.
Settlement agreements often go beyond standard employment claims and can introduce restrictions that apply post-termination, particularly for senior or executive employees.
If you’re in a senior position, contracts can be complex. Yours may include terms relating to executive benefits, bonus and commission arrangements, shares, incentive plans, intellectual property, shareholder rights and directors’ duties.
Your settlement agreement may also include compensation or redundancy payments, confidentiality clauses, post-termination restrictions and agreed references. We can review every detail of your agreement and help you negotiate the best possible outcome, while protecting, preserving and enhancing your reputation.
We cover the entire Merseyside area (including the city of Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens, Wirral and beyond) and are more than happy to meet with you face-to-face at our Liverpool office or work remotely over the phone and by email.
“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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