Lockings Solicitors
Lockings Solicitors

Employment Settlement Agreements (previously known as Compromise Agreements)

Have you been offered a settlement agreement (formerly known as Compromise Agreement) by your employer? If so you’re in the right place. We help employees through this difficult time.

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Please call us on 01482 300 200 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will be delighted to help you.

Negotiating the Best Settlement Agreement for You

Workplace problems carry considerable weight, making us scared and uncertain of the future. Aside from the emotional strain of losing your job, you may also feel worried about how this change will impact your financial security and career prospects.

With so much on your mind, there’s no better time to reach out to an expert.

Settlement agreement solicitors exist to help carry some of the burden. It’s important to us that you are aware of your rights and chances of success, as well as making sure you understand the terms of your final agreement. We offer a thorough consultation to achieve the best outcome for you.

It’s our job to negotiate the best compromise for you. But it’s also our duty to keep you in the loop and make sure you’re happy with the agreement being made.

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Please call us on 01482 300 200 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will be delighted to help you.

Lucy Lusby
I had the pleasure of Hannah for both the sale and purchase of my property, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From start to finish she was highly responsive, diligent, and proactive in ensuring everything progressed smoothly. Hannah’s attention to detail and thorough fact-checking gave me complete confidence in the process. She was always on top of all necessary information and willing to assist with any queries or requests I had, making what can often be a stressful experience feel seamless. Her professionalism and dedication were truly exceptional—10/10 service. I would highly recommend Hannah to anyone in need of a reliable and efficient conveyancing solicitor.
Sakshi Malik
Amazing services, very informative at every step and available throughout the process.
Abbie East
Amazing from start to finish. As a first time buyer, I had no idea how the process worked, but Lockings sent me everything I needed to know. The communication from them was outstanding, I couldn’t relate to others who said solicitors took ages to reply, they quickly responded to everything - no matter how small - and kept me up to date every step of the way. The team at Lockings worked very quickly on my file and things on my side were ready to go super fast. Honestly, I can not fault the service you have provided and I will be forever thankful for helping me buy my first home and making my experience a straightforward and enjoyable one. 100% recommend to everyone.
Liz Gowland
My experience with Lockings was very helpful and efficient. Nicola Coughlin advised and guided us through reviewing and re-writing our wills.
Ray Steele
Great service from everyone at the team in Beverley, rang back when they said they would and kept us in the loop throughout our house buying/selling journey. I will recommend Lockings to anyone.

What Is a Settlement Agreement?

Once you have been advised of your options, you may then wish to sign the Settlement Agreement. This is a final document signed by both employer and employee to detail the terms of the employment being terminated, as well as any compensation the employee will receive.

Settlement agreements can be complex, with clauses about tax liability, restrictions and confidentiality after the employment ends.

In order for the settlement agreement to be binding the employee must seek legal advice and the qualified adviser will sign and adviser’s certificate. The employer will contribute towards the employee’s legal fees. We act as independent advisers for employees.

If you have been asked to sign a settlement agreement, our team of experts can help you.

What Our Clients Say

Find out about our simple, straightforward service from the people who know it best –– our clients.
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Adrian Cobley
26 October 2026
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Jayne Crowther
15 October 2026
Best Solicitors I have been to. They explain very clearly each thing and will go over it all again to ensure you understand.
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Henry K
11 October 2026
I think Lockings is the best firm of solicitors that I have used for conveyancing. The other firms that I used in the past were good, but you couldn't really put a cigarette paper between any of them. Lockings, on the other hand, were quick to communicate updates and kept me very well informed every step of the way. Declan and the team at Lockings in Beverley did a really good job. I thoroughly recommend their services.
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Will Steel
9 October 2026
I used Lockings for my house sale and purchase. I highly recommend these solicitors, from the ease of obtaining the initial quote, through the selling and buying process of two properties, the staff kept me informed and updated . Once I had sold my property, I then went out and offered on a new property, which required a quick sale , Lockings stepped up and within 5 weeks the property was purchased. Excellent service at every stage and went above and beyond when I needed help ! Thank you.
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Danuta Kozlowska
9 October 2026
Despite many problems and stress encountered while preparing the property for sale, everything was resolved and the sale was successfully finalized. Thank you very much.
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Rebecca Bury
8 October 2026
After changing from another solicitor, I decided to go with my estate agents advice. I'm very pleased I did.Very professional team. Always quick to reply to emails and telephone calls. Really nice to have friendly advice and support. Thankyou
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Geoffrey Lagar
7 October 2026
We contacted Lockings to rewrite our wills. Lucy visited at home and she very professionally completed the task. We are now in receipt of our new wills and we engaged Lockings to keep the originals in perpetuity. Very competent.
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Pat Wilkinson
7 October 2026
I was very happy with the service provided. It was a fairly unusual sale and they kept me informed throughout. Couldn't recommend them any more!
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Robert Edwards
6 October 2026
Excellent service throughout the whole mortgage process. The team were professional, helpful and kept me updated at every stage. Everything was handled efficiently, and they made the process straightforward and stress-free. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable solicitor.
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Werner Marais
6 October 2026
Ms Adele Kirk at Locking Solicitors in Beverley was brilliant from start to finish. She was professional, approachable, and kept me informed at every stage, making everything feel much more straightforward and less stressful. Adele took the time to explain things clearly, answered my questions promptly, and made me feel well supported throughout. I’m extremely grateful for her help and would happily recommend Adele and the team.

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Lockings Solicitors is a trading name of Lockings Legal Services Limited registered in England and Wales company registration number 09244568. Lockings Legal Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Main Office SRA ID number 626081). A list of our directors is available for inspection at all our offices. Use the following link https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/standards-regulations/ for online access to the current professional rules applicable to solicitors. All calls are recorded for training and quality purposes.

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