Solicitor to review Compromise Agreement?

Solicitor to review Compromise Agreement?

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Alex Z

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1,512 posts

83 months

Thursday 7th September 2023
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Don't suppose anyone has any recommendations for (or is) a solicitor to review a compromise agreement that's being offered instead of redundancy?
Mostly it's just to check if it's all standard clauses with no traps, but an idea of whether it's the going rate in this type of situation.

There's plenty of firms showing up on a search, but first hand experience is handy.

Thanks

Zarco

18,492 posts

216 months

Thursday 7th September 2023
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https://www.settlementagreement.com/

I used these guys in 2021 for a settlement agreement when I was made redundant. I think a settlement agreement is the same as a compromise?

Can't remember how I picked them. Probably first hit on Google. In any case they were very efficient and I had no complaints.


SydneyBridge

9,426 posts

165 months

Thursday 7th September 2023
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Just look for someone local with an employment department/solicitor, your employer should be paying

OMITN

2,402 posts

99 months

Thursday 7th September 2023
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Yes, these guys: https://people.legal

I used to work with the founder (I’m a lawyer) and have worked with/opposite them since.

Also, have a look on some of the threads here on how to get the best deal from your settlement.

Good luck.

parabolica

6,807 posts

191 months

Thursday 7th September 2023
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Zarco said:
https://www.settlementagreement.com/

I think a settlement agreement is the same as a compromise?
"Compromise Agreements" is old hand; now referred to as Settlement Agreements.

Alex Z

Original Poster:

1,512 posts

83 months

Thursday 7th September 2023
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parabolica said:
Zarco said:
https://www.settlementagreement.com/

I think a settlement agreement is the same as a compromise?
"Compromise Agreements" is old hand; now referred to as Settlement Agreements.
Yep, it is actually titled Settlement Agreement on the document, and they are covering legal costs for review.

Thanks all for the suggestions

Edited by Alex Z on Thursday 7th September 15:45

Jasandjules

70,504 posts

236 months

Thursday 7th September 2023
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There are some employment lawyers on here who may be able to assist.....

spikeyhead

17,978 posts

204 months

Friday 8th September 2023
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I'll suggest JasandJules from on here