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.
Sarah Jones
Principal 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
Alex Faulkner
Employment Solicitor
Alex is an employment solicitor with over 7 years’ experience in employment law, covering various 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.
Cressida Leaman
Employment Solicitor
Cressida qualified as a solicitor in 2007 and has worked as a successful employment lawyer in private practice in London, Dubai and New Zealand. She has particular expertise in advising employees on complex employment disputes including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and high-value contractual disputes. Cressida is also a qualified Health & Wellness Coach and is known for her warm, empathetic approach and ability to grasp complex issues with ease. She is exceptionally organised and brings calm, strategic advice to clients during what can be a very stressful time.
Ritu Patel
Employment Solicitor
Ritu is an experienced Employment Solicitor with over 20 years’ post-qualification experience. She joined Settlement Agreement Solicitors in 2025, having previously held a long career at Markel International Law where she advised both employers and employees across the health-care, education, hospitality, retail and manufacturing sectors. Ritu specialises in settlement agreements, complex grievances, discrimination and TUPE, and is known for her commercially-minded, detail-oriented approach. She is committed to building strong, trusting client relationships and delivering tailored solutions that achieve commercially viable outcomes.
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 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 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.
Angus Craig
Paralegal
Angus joined Settlement Agreement Solicitors in 2025, bringing three years’ legal experience from New Zealand where he was a Legal Administrator at Baycorp, one of the country’s largest debt recovery agencies. Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2023, Angus brings strong skills in case management, negotiation and client communication. He is dedicated to supporting clients through what can be a stressful process, ensuring the legal process feels clear and manageable from start to finish.
Rosalyn Cole
Paralegal
Rosalyn joined Settlement Agreement Solicitors in 2025, bringing four years of customer service and complex case management experience from her time at Capita supporting Samsung and IQVIA customers. With a strong track record in complaint resolution, Rosalyn combines empathetic listening with meticulous attention to detail. She is dedicated to ensuring every client feels supported and well-informed throughout their settlement agreement journey.
Caitlin Colley
Paralegal
Caitlin joined Settlement Agreement Solicitors in 2025, having previously worked as a Paralegal at Addleshaw Goddard’s data protection team and as a Legal Assistant at Edward & Amaury Solicitors. A First-Class Bachelor of Laws graduate from the University of Cumbria, Caitlin brings a strong foundation in legal research, document drafting and client liaison. She is committed to delivering clear, supportive advice and ensuring every client feels valued throughout the settlement agreement process.
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 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 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 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 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.
Lisa Gillespie
People & Culture Director
Lisa joined Settlement Agreement Solicitors in 2026 as our People & Culture Director. A Chartered MCIPD HR practitioner with over two decades of leadership experience across global HR, employment law and consultancy, Lisa has held senior roles at Moorepay (NGAHR), Make UK and most recently led her own consultancy, Meliora HR. She is a qualified International Mediator and is passionate about building high-performance cultures where every team member feels supported to do their best work. Lisa leads our people strategy, recruitment, and learning and development, ensuring our caring culture scales as the firm grows.
Jessica Scully
HR Business Partner
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.
Stephanie Knox
Accounts Executive
Stephanie joined Settlement Agreement Solicitors in September 2023 as a paralegal in our client care team, drawing on a strong background in customer service management and healthcare administration. She has since moved into the role of Accounts Executive, where she supports every aspect of the firm’s accounts and finance function. Stephanie is currently studying towards her ACCA qualification, combining the meticulous, client-focused approach she brought to the paralegal role with the structured rigour of professional accountancy. Known for her keen eye for detail, calm professionalism and commitment to getting things right, Stephanie is an integral part of the team and continues to make a positive difference to the way the firm operates.
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