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    About Settlement Agreement Solicitors

    Our specialist employment solicitors are settlement agreement experts – offering advice and sign-off on your settlement agreement or help to negotiate you a better deal

    A bit about Settlement Agreement Solicitors

    Settlement Agreement Solicitors is the UK’s only law firm 100% dedicated to helping employees with settlement agreements.

    If you have lost your job or are being forced to leave, you deserve to be treated respectfully, fairly and be compensated appropriately. We are committed to helping you achieve this outcome.

    If you are working to a tight deadline, our solicitors offer a same day telephone advice and sign-off service. If you are looking for a better deal, our expert negotiators can negotiate with your employer on your behalf to achieve your financial and non-financial objectives.


    Why Settlement Agreement Solicitors is different

    Settlement Agreement Solicitors Ltd is a modern law firm and we strive to efficiently help you with your settlement agreement in a straightforward, secure and simple manner. We do this by utilising our significant experience, contemporary IT facilities and focus on customer contentment to provide our services across England and Wales.

    We have offices in London, Reading and Bournemouth and we can assist you no matter where you are based in the country. Our team of specialist employment solicitors offer a Nationwide, remote service, by telephone and online.

    If you are looking for a specialist law firm to assist you, then look no further than Settlement Agreement Solicitors. But don’t just take our word for it, we have hundreds of independently verified customer reviews on Trustpilot. We are in fact the number one ranked employment law firm in the country. Call us today and experience our 5-star service for yourself.


    Meet our team

    Get to know a few members of the Settlement Agreement Solicitors team and what they do.

    Jarred Bold
    Legal Director

    Jarred joined our business in 2021 and he is our Legal & Compliance Director. An accomplished solicitor with over 17 years of practising experience, Jarred leads our team of senior employment solicitors to provide first-class legal advice to our clients, delivered with a warm and empathic approach. As well as being a highly experienced Settlement Agreement Solicitor himself, Jarred also manages our regulatory compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

    Reena Sharma
    Employment Solicitor

    Reena qualified as a solicitor in 2007 and is an expert in employment law. Reena specialises in settlement agreements and is able to negotiate the best possible outcome for clients, particularly where there are issues with performance, misconduct or discrimination. Reena is friendly and approachable and is able to build a positive and collaborative relationship with her clients.

    William

    William Mackenzie
    Employment Solicitor

    William qualified as a solicitor in 2006 and is highly experienced in all aspects of employment law. William joined our firm because he enjoys helping employees with settlement agreements. He is skilled at resolving situations in a way that allows the employer and employee to move forward positively and amicably. William is able to advise employees on complex settlement agreements where restrictive covenants and share options are a factor.

    Sarah Jones
    Employment Solicitor

    Sarah has been a specialist employment law solicitor since 1992. She has worked with both businesses and individuals on a wide range of employment and human resources issues. Sarah’s passion for employment law is driven by her ability to assist and support her clients through what can be a very challenging time. Clients value that Sarah is a calm and effective negotiator with an eye for detail. Sarah’s specialisms include settlement agreements where discrimination and whistleblowing are a factor.

    Julie Stockton
    Employment Solicitor

    Julie is a senior employment solicitor with 15+ years’ experience advising on unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, redundancy, and settlement agreements. She previously led employment law for USDAW in the Northeast, supporting over 80,000 members. Known for her calm, strategic advice, she has a strong track record representing individuals in complex workplace matters.

    Nick

    Nick Bailey
    Employment Solicitor

    Nick qualified as a solicitor in 1993 and has specialised in employment law cases since 2000. He has advised and supported both employers and employees on the law. He has a postgraduate degree in industrial relations and employment law.

    Chris

    Christopher Joseph
    Employment Solicitor

    Chris is an Employment Law specialist with 17 years’ experience in private practice. As a consultant solicitor, he advises employees on settlement agreements and offers robust representation to help maximise severance packages. Known for his approachable style, Chris delivers clear, plain-English advice on legal terms. He also acts as a litigator in Employment Tribunal cases, bringing broad expertise to settlement negotiations.

    Tanya Devaney
    Employment Solicitor

    Tanya qualified as a solicitor in 2022 and joined Settlement Agreement Solicitors in 2023, having previously worked in public defence litigation. Tanya uses her experience dealing with difficult negotiations and sensitive relationships to ensure the best possible outcome for her clients. She joined the firm because she is passionate about helping people with settlement agreements, and treats her clients with an empathetic approach.

    Emily

    Emily Muncey
    Employment Solicitor

    Emily qualified as a solicitor in 2021 and joined Settlement Agreement Solicitors in 2024. Since qualifying she has specialised in employment law and has advised on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters for both employers and employees. Emily is particularly experienced when it comes to advising on and negotiating in relation to settlement agreements. She provides straight-forward and pragmatic advice, ensuring fair and favourable terms for her clients.

    Laura

    Laura Collins
    Employment Solicitor

    Laura qualified as a solicitor in 2019. Whilst undertaking her legal training she also gained a Masters Degree in Employment Law as it was always the area of the law that interested her the most: where “people issues” were at the heart. She has worked in private practice, and in-house, but more recently has enjoyed utilising that experience to help employees secure exit packages that will allow them to move on feeling energised about what is next for them. Laura adopts a straight-forward and empathetic approach to explaining the terms of settlement agreements in a way that employees understand, and will work hard to negotiate the best possible outcome for her clients.

    Samantha

    Samantha Jolliffe
    Employment Solicitor

    Samantha has over 16 years’ experience in employment law, advising both high-net-worth individuals and multinational companies. She specialises in contentious and non-contentious matters including tribunal claims, TUPE, documentation, and settlement agreements. She has held senior roles at Howard Kennedy, Charsley Harrison LLP, and Monaco Solicitors, and is also a skilled legal writer, producing employment law content for firms, HR clients, and legal tech companies.

    Irina

    Irina Polyakova
    Employment Solicitor

    Irina is an experienced employment solicitor with 15 years’ post-qualification experience. She was most recently Head of Employment at Eaton Smith LLP, leading the department’s growth and supervising junior lawyers. Her work spans corporate M&A support, TUPE advice, and due diligence. Irina has also practised in Bahrain, advising senior executives and businesses including Four Seasons and IKEA, and is known for her strategic, solutions-focused approach.

    Harvinder

    Harvinder Dhaliwal
    Employment Solicitor

    Harvinder is an experienced Employment Solicitor with 16 years in practice and additional litigation experience in clinical negligence. She most recently worked at Markel Law, having joined in 2013, and previously held roles at Simpson Millar and Irwin Mitchell. Harvinder advises across industries on employment matters including contracts, disciplinaries, redundancy, TUPE, and settlement agreements, delivering tailored support to HR teams, SMEs, and executives.

    Lucy

    Lucy Stones
    Employment Solicitor

    Lucy is an experienced Employment Solicitor with over 15 years in the field. She began her legal career at Ringrose Law and went on to represent trade union members at Thompsons Solicitors. She later led employment law and HR advisory services at Amica Legal and Amica HR. Most recently, Lucy was an Associate Solicitor at Lincs Law, specialising in claimant matters, tribunal representation, and settlement agreements, while also mentoring junior solicitors.

    Alex

    Alex Faulkner
    Chartered Legal Executive

    Alex is a Chartered Legal Executive with over 7 years’ experience in employment law, supporting businesses across sectors with both contentious and non-contentious matters. He has advised on complex issues including disciplinary processes, restructures, TUPE, and settlement agreements. Before joining Settlement Agreement Solicitors, Alex held senior roles at Citation and Kingfisher. He is currently in the process of converting to a practising solicitor.

    Grace

    Grace Ochieng
    Trainee Solicitor

    Grace is a Trainee Solicitor at Settlement Agreement Solicitors, currently completing her training contract with the firm. She has prior experience as a Legal Case Manager and has also worked at the Ministry of Justice and Clifford Chance. With a strong interest in employment and family law, Grace combines legal research, drafting, and client care skills to deliver clear, supportive advice to clients during challenging times.

    Tony Hobson
    Client Care Manager

    Tony joined the business in 2021 and he is part of our senior management team. His primary responsibility is to make sure that our clients cases run smoothly and efficiently and that our clients feel supported during what is undoubtedly a very difficult time. Tony trains and leads our growing team of client care specialists. Tony strives for every client to have the most positive experience they have ever had with a law firm and he consistently achieves this goal.

    Chloe

    Chloe Nelson
    Paralegal

    Chloe brings experience and passion for client advocacy to the team. With a paralegal background, Chloe is committed to clients receiving personalised guidance and clear communication throughout the legal process. Chloe addresses client concerns with professionalism, ensuring that clients feel valued and well-informed at every stage of their case.

    Mandi

    Mandi Chizambire
    Paralegal

    Mandi joined the business in 2024, bringing over five years of experience as a paralegal to the team. Mandi is dedicated to supporting clients through stressful times, ensuring the legal process is as smooth and straightforward as possible. Committed to alleviating client stress, Mandi approaches each case with empathy and professionalism, guiding clients through every step with clarity and reassurance. Mandi values the importance of teamwork, attention to detail and a proactive attitude to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

    Stephanie

    Stephanie Knox
    Paralegal

    Stephanie joined the business in September 2023, with a significant background in health care and customer service management. Stephanie always applies a client focused approach, striving to ensure that clients feel supported throughout the process. Stephanie deals with customer queries in a professional and competent manner. Stephanie has a very keen eye for detail and dedicates her time to providing great customer journeys. Stephanie is a great team player and prides herself in making a positive difference to the experience of our clients.

    Jessica

    Jessica Scully
    Paralegal

    Jessica joined the business in 2023, bringing a strong foundation of customer service within high-end hospitality and business support. Known for her adaptability within hands-on and proactive work environments, with a detail- oriented and focused approach, enabling her to excel in customer engagement, whilst fostering a strong sense of teamwork. Calm and professional under pressure, Jessica is dedicated to delivering excellent results within a fast-paced environment.

    Paul Crane
    Client Care Manager

    Paul joined the business in 2021 and he is part of our senior management team. His primary responsibility is to make sure that our clients cases run smoothly and efficiently and that our clients feel supported during what is undoubtedly a very difficult time. Paul trains and leads our growing team of client care specialists. Paul strives to deliver an excellent service to all clients to ensure their settlement agreement experience is as stress free as possible.

    Taf

    Taf Haque
    Client Care Specialist

    An organized, results-oriented Customer Service Professional with an excellent track record of significantly increasing service quality, sales, and customer base. Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills; competent in building customer relationships that inspire confidence and loyalty.

    Donna

    Donna Thompson
    Client Care Specialist

    Donna joined the business in 2023, she brings with her 30 years of exceptional customer service and passionately prides herself on her empathetic approach. Donna has a real drive and determination to provide the very best service to our clients by putting herself in the customer’s shoes.

    Toni

    Toni Ireland
    Client Care Specialist

    Toni joined the business in 2024 and brings with her a unique blend of high level client service and professionalism. With over a decade of experience in sales, customer service and account management across multiple countries, she is known for her ability to communicate and adapt in any circumstance. Toni is passionate in ensuring that all clients are reassured and supported during what can be an extremely confusing and difficult time.

    Jona

    Jona Ebube
    Client Care Specialist

    Jona has 10+ years of B2B case management experience. Skilled in client care and communication, he ensures smooth case progression, guides clients through consultations, and connects them with specialist solicitors for a seamless experience.

    Patrick Knight
    Founder & CEO

    Patrick founded the business in 2020 and is the creator of our unique Exceptional Customer Experience approach to delivering settlement agreement advice. Under Patrick’s leadership, our caring team is tasked with treating every client with the highest levels of professionalism, empathy, support and understanding. Patrick is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years experience in launching and scaling-up businesses that do things differently and disrupt the industry incumbents.

    Nigel Downing
    Managing Director

    Nigel joined in 2024 bringing a wealth of commercial, financial, and operational expertise to the firm. A qualified accountant with over 20 years of experience, Nigel has a distinguished career working on acquisitions, scaling businesses, and delivering long-term success across diverse industries. Throughout his career, Nigel has demonstrated a keen ability to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. Nigel is passionate about fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, empowering the team to achieve excellence and maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

    James

    James Fairclough
    Chairman

    James is an accomplished board level executive with 25+ years of experience at some of the world’s most respected consumer focused and innovative companies (including the AA, P&G, Sky, IWG and Simply Business). James is a successful Angel Investor in digital start-ups and e-commerce businesses that leverage technology and a deep understanding of consumer needs to disrupt the status-quo. Formerly a Non-Executive Director at SuperAwesome – the world’s leading Digital Marketing Platform for Safe Kids Advertising, he is also the Non Executive Chair of Kindred for Business.

    Company Details

    Settlement Agreement Solicitors Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

    Solicitors Regulation Authority number: 801426.

    Employment Lawyers Association number: 15016.

    Registered in England & Wales with company number: 12589585.

    London Head Office: Thomas House, 84 Eccleston Square, London, SW1V 1PX

    Bournemouth Office: 7 Stratfield Saye, 20-22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8JN

    Reading Office: Thames Tower, Station Rd, Reading RG1 1LX

    Contact Email: info@settlementagreement.com

     

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