Our people
Professional, reassuring, caring – just some of the words used to describe our expert team of solicitors at Settlement Agreement Solicitors. Find out more about them right here.
Solicitor and Legal Director
Qualified 2005
Jarred joined our business in 2021 and he is our Legal Director. An accomplished solicitor with over 20 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 employment solicitor himself, Jarred also manages our regulatory compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Principal Solicitor
Qualified 1992
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.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2007
Reena qualified as a solicitor in 2007 and is an expert in employment law. She specialises in settlement agreements and negotiates the best possible outcome for clients, particularly where there are issues with performance, misconduct or discrimination. Reena is friendly and approachable and builds a positive, collaborative relationship with her clients. She is also an accredited executive coach and mentor, and has written for Personnel Today.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2006
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.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2007
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 North East, supporting over 80,000 members, and represented claimants at judicial mediation and in the Employment Tribunal. Known for her calm, strategic advice, she has a strong track record representing individuals in complex workplace matters.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 1993
Nick qualified as a solicitor in 1993 and has specialised in employment law since 2000. For more than 20 years he advised businesses and senior managers on contracts, terminations and settlement agreements, so he understands how employers approach an exit and a settlement negotiation. He now uses that insight to advise employees on their settlement agreements. Nick holds an LLM in Employment Law and Industrial Relations.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2009
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.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2022
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.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2021
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.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2009
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.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2009
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.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2012
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.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2025
Alex is an employment solicitor with over 7 years’ experience in employment law, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. He has advised on disciplinary processes, restructures, TUPE and settlement agreements, chaired hearings and trained new consultants. Before joining Settlement Agreement Solicitors, Alex held senior roles at Citation and Kingfisher. He became a Chartered Legal Executive in 2021 and was admitted as a solicitor in 2025.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2007
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.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2001
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.
Employment Solicitor
Qualified 2024
Leyla joined our business in 2026 as an Employment Solicitor. She qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2024, having practised as a lawyer in Türkiye for more than ten years, including as a name partner of Demoglu Law Firm. Most recently an Employment Solicitor at OH Parsons LLP, Leyla advised employees on discrimination, unfair dismissal and redundancy, conducted Employment Tribunal litigation, and drafted and negotiated settlement agreements. She holds dual Master’s degrees in law from Germany and Türkiye. Leyla is a native Turkish speaker.
Apprentice Solicitor
Training to qualify as a solicitor
Toni joined the business in 2024 and is now an Apprentice Solicitor, training to qualify as a solicitor. She 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.
