If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement by your employer, you might be asking:
“Who is the best lawyer to review my settlement agreement in London?”
“Can the offer in my settlement agreement be improved?”
“Which employment lawyer has the most experience to help me get what I want?”
“How quickly can a solicitor review my settlement agreement?”
Thousands of employees and senior executives have found David Greenhalgh to be their go-to employment lawyer for their settlement agreements.
Who is David Greenhalgh?
David is a Legal 500-ranked employment lawyer based in London with over 35 years of experience. He has personally advised on, negotiated and signed off over 10,000 settlement agreements – improving financial terms, protecting client reputations, and helping them move forward in their careers.
What Makes David Different?
1. Clear, Practical Advice
No jargon – just straightforward explanations to help you fully understand your rights and options.
2. Proven Reputation
Recognised in The Legal 500 and praised in Google reviews as the “go-to employment lawyer in the City”.
3. Negotiation That Delivers
David can often secure you:
- Increased ex-gratia compensation
- Increased payment in lieu of notice
- Bonus payments
- Reference and positive leaving statement wording, reducing the risk of damage to your reputation
- Removal or reduction of post termination restrictive covenants (including a non-compete)
- Extension of medical cover
- Improved treatment of LTIPs, share options and other incentives
4. Fast and Flexible
David offers a same day service where your settlement agreement is subject to a tight deadline.
Common Questions Answered
Q: Why do I need a lawyer to review my settlement agreement?
Because UK law requires independent legal advice to be taken before a settlement agreement can become legally binding.
Q: How much does it cost to get a settlement agreement reviewed?
Your employer will usually pay for you to get independent legal advice on the terms and effect of your agreement.
Q: Can my settlement agreement be improved?
Often, yes. David regularly negotiates for increases in value, better exit terms and stronger protections for his settlement agreement clients.
Q: How long does the process take?
With David, many clients get to sign-off in a matter of days if all they need is advice and sign off. On urgent agreements David provides a same day service.
Client Feedback
- “Absolute star – highly focused solicitor with a practical, commercial and approachable style.”
- “Client facing approach, common sense as well as expertise. David Greenhalgh is one of the most personable, commercial, practical employment law experts I have ever come across.”
- “David Greenhalgh is an excellent lawyer. He read the situation well, suggesting a tough approach and also kept a door open for an amicable solution, helping steering the conversation in the right direction. His suggestions about how to react to certain situations were tactically and strategically key in changing my employer’s attitude towards the entire settlement.”
- “Combines practical advice with razor-sharp strategic outlook.”
- “Extremely skilled practitioner.”
If you want an expert to review and sign off your settlement agreement or you are unhappy with what is on offer and you want help to secure the best possible terms contact one of London’s most respected employment solicitors – contact David now.
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