Quick Summary
We provide specialist settlement agreement advice for Bradford on Avon employees. Same-day review, your employer pays our fees (so it’s free to you), and 15+ years of employment law experience. Whether you work in the town itself, commute to Bath, Trowbridge, or Bristol, we review your agreement remotely: no office visit needed. If your agreement isn’t right, we can represent you at the Bristol Employment Tribunal.
The Problem with Settlement Agreements
Settlement agreements are stressful. There’s no other way to put it. You’ve been called into a meeting, perhaps at your workplace in Bradford on Avon or at a head office in Bath or Trowbridge. You’ve been handed a document you didn’t expect, possibly told you have a limited time to sign it, and sent away to “take legal advice.” The power imbalance is real: your employer had this planned, you didn’t.
The document itself doesn’t help. Settlement agreements are written in legal language that’s designed to protect your employer, not to help you understand what you’re giving up. Buried inside are clauses covering restrictive covenants, confidentiality, tax indemnities, and waivers of rights you may not even know you have, including potential claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination, or redundancy entitlements.
Then there’s the question everyone asks: is this offer actually fair? Without specialist knowledge of what settlements typically look like in your sector, for your length of service, in your circumstances, you simply can’t know. And your employer isn’t going to tell you.
If you’re in Bradford on Avon, you might search for a local solicitor to review the agreement. The problem is that most local firms are generalists. They handle conveyancing, wills, family law, and occasionally an employment matter. They don’t review settlement agreements every day. They may not spot the clause that could restrict your ability to work in your industry for 12 months. They may not recognise that the financial offer is below what you should expect. And they’re unlikely to negotiate on your behalf, because they don’t have a tribunal practice to back it up.
Our Solution: Specialist Review for Bradford on Avon Employees
Every one of those problems has a direct answer, and that’s what we provide.
The time pressure? We review agreements same day. Upload in the morning, and your agreement is reviewed by the afternoon. No waiting for a local firm to fit you in between property completions.
The confusing legal language? We explain every clause on a phone or video call, in plain English. We tell you exactly what you’re being asked to sign, what you’re giving up, and whether the terms are reasonable. No jargon, no evasion.
Not knowing if the offer is fair? We review settlement agreement clauses daily. We know what settlements look like across sectors, including healthcare, education, the public sector, and the kinds of businesses that employ people across Bradford on Avon, Bath, and Trowbridge. If your offer is low, we’ll tell you, and we can negotiate for more.
The cost? Your employer is legally required to pay for your independent legal advice. Our fees fall within the standard employer contribution of £350 to £500+VAT. You pay nothing for the review and sign-off. (This isn’t the part most people don’t realise: the law requires your employer to fund your advice, and we work entirely within that contribution.)
The generalist solicitor problem? Employment law is the only thing we do. We don’t handle conveyancing or divorce. We review settlement agreements every single day, and if yours isn’t right, we have an active no win no fee tribunal practice to back it up. That’s a combination most Bradford on Avon firms simply can’t offer.
How Your Settlement Agreement Review Works
Upload Your Agreement
Send us your settlement agreement through our secure upload system, or call us on 01225 434433. We receive it securely and begin same-day review. No office visit required, wherever you are in Bradford on Avon or the surrounding area.
We Review Same Day
We go through every clause: termination terms, payment structure, tax treatment, restrictive covenants, confidentiality obligations, reference provisions, and any problematic wording. We calculate whether the financial offer reflects what you should realistically expect.
Phone or Video Consultation
A 30 to 60 minute call where we explain everything in plain English, answer your questions, and advise on your options. If the terms are fair, we can sign off immediately. If something needs challenging, we discuss strategy before doing anything.
Negotiate If Needed
If the offer is below what you deserve, we can negotiate directly with your employer on your behalf. This is optional, and our fee for negotiation is 20% of the financial increase we achieve. If we don’t secure you more money, you pay nothing for the negotiation.
Sign Off and Complete
Once you’re satisfied with the terms, we provide the formal sign-off confirming you’ve received independent legal advice. This is what makes the agreement legally binding and allows your employer to process payment. You move forward with confidence.
The whole process typically completes within 24 to 48 hours. If you’re under particular time pressure, we can often work faster. You set the pace; we match it.
Same-Day Review
Upload in the morning, reviewed by afternoon. When your employer sets a deadline, speed matters.
Free to You
Your employer pays £350 to £500+VAT for your independent advice. You pay nothing for the review and sign-off.
Specialist Expertise
Employment law is all we do. We review settlement agreements every day, not as an occasional sideline.
Negotiation Available
If your offer is low, we negotiate for more. 20% of the increase we achieve. No increase, no fee.
Why Choose Us Over Local Bradford on Avon Solicitors
Bradford on Avon has a handful of solicitor firms, and several more in nearby Trowbridge and Bath. Most of them are excellent at what they do: conveyancing, wills, family law. But settlement agreements require a different kind of expertise. Here’s how we compare:
| Tom Street & Co | Typical Local Firm | |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Review settlement agreements daily | Handle them occasionally |
| Tools | Unique assessment tools (eligibility, clause scanner, estimator) | Standard document review |
| Tribunal Backup | Active no win no fee tribunal practice | Often no tribunal capability |
| Pricing | Transparent: £0 review, 20% of negotiation increase | Often hourly rates (£200 to £350/hr) |
| Access | Remote service: phone, video, secure upload | Office appointment required |
| Speed | Same-day review standard | Often several days’ wait |
You have the right to choose any solicitor for your settlement agreement advice. Your employer may suggest a name, but you are not obliged to use them. Choosing a specialist gives you better protection, and it costs you nothing.
Bradford on Avon Employment Context
Bradford on Avon is a town of around 10,400 people, but its employment picture extends well beyond the town boundaries. Many residents commute to Bath (just 12 minutes by train), Trowbridge (four miles to the southeast), or Bristol. Settlement agreements arrive from employers across all of these locations, and we’re familiar with the kinds of situations that arise in each sector.
🏥 Healthcare and NHS
Key Employer: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
The RUH is one of the largest employers in the Bath and West Wiltshire area, and many Bradford on Avon residents work there. NHS settlement agreements frequently arise around performance management, capability issues, stress-related absences, and workplace disputes. We see these regularly.
Common Issues:
- Performance management settlements
- Capability and sickness absence
- Workplace bullying and grievance outcomes
- Departmental restructuring
🏛️ Public Sector
Key Employer: Wiltshire Council (Trowbridge HQ)
Wiltshire Council’s headquarters in Trowbridge is just four miles from Bradford on Avon, and with close to 5,000 staff it’s one of the county’s largest employers. Public sector settlements tend to be well-documented, but that doesn’t mean the offer is always fair.
Common Issues:
- Budget-driven restructuring
- Performance and attendance management
- Political sensitivities
- Whistleblowing situations
💧 Utilities
Key Employer: Wessex Water (Bath HQ)
Wessex Water, headquartered at Claverton Down in Bath, employs over 2,000 people across the South West. As a large regulated utility, restructuring and senior departures often involve settlement agreements with significant financial and restrictive covenant implications.
Common Issues:
- Corporate restructuring
- Senior management exits
- Regulatory pressure and role changes
- Restrictive covenant negotiations
🎓 Higher Education
Key Employers: University of Bath, Bath Spa University
Both universities are significant employers within commuting distance of Bradford on Avon. Academic and administrative staff both face settlement agreement situations, often around fixed-term contract endings, departmental reorganisations, and performance management.
Common Issues:
- Fixed-term contract non-renewals
- Academic redundancies
- Departmental restructuring
- Research funding changes
🏨 Tourism and Hospitality
Hotels, Restaurants, and Heritage Sites
Bradford on Avon’s canal, historic buildings, and proximity to Bath make tourism a significant local industry. Hotels like Woolley Grange and the town’s independent restaurants and shops employ people across the hospitality sector, where settlement agreements often arise during seasonal restructuring.
Common Issues:
- Seasonal restructuring
- Management changes
- Business sale or ownership transfer
- Workplace disputes
🚆 Bath and Bristol Commuters
Corporate and Professional Services
A significant number of Bradford on Avon residents commute to Bath or Bristol for work in financial services, professional services, technology, and creative industries. Settlement agreements from these employers tend to be more complex, often involving substantial financial packages and restrictive covenants.
Common Issues:
- Senior exit packages
- Bonus and commission disputes
- Non-compete and garden leave clauses
- Whistleblowing settlements
How We Help Bradford on Avon Employees
The Remote Process
Everything happens by phone, video call, and secure document upload. You don’t need to drive into Bath or find parking in Bristol. Settlement agreement review is, by its nature, a document-based service: a solicitor reads your agreement, discusses it with you, and provides their sign-off. A physical office adds nothing to the quality of that advice. What matters is the expertise behind it.
Understanding Bradford on Avon’s Employment Landscape
Bradford on Avon sits in the heart of a diverse employment area. The town itself is home to small businesses, tourism operators, and independent retailers. But within a short commute, you have the RUH and two universities in Bath, Wiltshire Council’s headquarters in Trowbridge, Wessex Water’s operations centre at Claverton Down, and the wider Bristol economy accessible by train. We work with employees from all of these employers, and we understand the patterns that produce settlement agreements in each sector.
Bristol Employment Tribunal
If your settlement agreement isn’t right, and walking away is the better option, your employment tribunal claim would be heard at Bristol Employment Tribunal, located at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre, 2 Redcliff Street, Bristol BS1 6GR. The tribunal is reachable from Bradford on Avon in around 35 to 40 minutes by train via Bath Spa. We represent clients at this tribunal regularly. If you decide not to sign, we can pursue your claim on a no win no fee basis.
Our Tools: Unique to Us
These free online tools give you an immediate starting point before you even speak to us. No local generalist firm offers anything like them.
Settlement Agreement Offer Checker
Check whether your settlement offer is fair. Enter your salary, length of service, and the reason for the settlement, and see how your offer compares to typical ranges. The tool also shows your minimum entitlements and the factors that strengthen or weaken your position.
Check Your Offer →Settlement Agreement Tax Calculator
See what you will actually take home. Not everything in your settlement is tax-free. Our calculator breaks down your offer, showing which payments are exempt, which are taxed as earnings, and how the £30,000 threshold works. Uses current 2025/26 rates.
Calculate Take-Home Pay →Settlement Agreement Clause Explainer
Understand what you are signing. Our clause explainer walks through the 10 most common clause types in plain English, showing what is normal and flagging the red flags a solicitor would look for. Read it alongside your agreement before your solicitor review.
Explore the Clauses →These tools represent our investment in helping employees understand their position before they speak to a solicitor. No other Bradford on Avon firm offers anything like them.
Pricing and Transparency
You deserve to know exactly what the costs are before you instruct anyone. Here’s the full picture:
Review and Sign-Off
£0 to you
Your employer contributes £350 to £500+VAT, covering our full review, consultation, and sign-off. This is a legal requirement: you pay nothing.
Negotiation Services
20% of increase
If we negotiate and secure you more money, we take 20% of the additional amount. If we don’t improve your offer, you pay nothing for the negotiation. Entirely success-based.
Tribunal Backup
No win no fee
If the settlement isn’t right and you’d rather pursue a tribunal claim, we can represent you on a no win no fee basis at Bristol Employment Tribunal.
Compare this with typical hourly rates from Bradford on Avon or Bath solicitors (£200 to £350 per hour), where the clock runs regardless of outcome. Our model is transparent: you know what you’ll pay before you start, and for the review itself, the answer is nothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a solicitor based in Bradford on Avon?
No. Settlement agreement reviews are conducted remotely as standard across the profession. A Bradford on Avon office address adds nothing to the quality of advice you receive. What matters is specialist expertise in employment law, and that’s what we provide. We work with Bradford on Avon employees regularly, and you’ll have the same quality of service as if we were next door.
How quickly can you review my settlement agreement?
Same day in most cases. If you upload your agreement in the morning, we can typically complete the review and hold your consultation call by the afternoon. Time pressure is one of the most common tactics in settlement negotiations, so we make speed a priority.
Which Employment Tribunal covers Bradford on Avon?
Bristol Employment Tribunal covers Bradford on Avon. It’s located at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre, 2 Redcliff Street, Bristol BS1 6GR. You can reach it from Bradford on Avon in around 35 to 40 minutes by train via Bath Spa. If your settlement agreement isn’t right and you need to pursue a tribunal claim, your case would be heard there.
What if my employer is based in Bradford on Avon?
We work with employers of every size, from small Bradford on Avon businesses to major employers like the RUH, Wiltshire Council, and Wessex Water in the surrounding area. The principles are the same regardless of employer size: your agreement needs expert review, and your employer is required to fund it.
Do you visit Bradford on Avon or have an office here?
No, and that’s by design. Settlement agreement reviews don’t require face-to-face meetings. By working remotely, we offer same-day service without the delay of scheduling office appointments, and you avoid the inconvenience of travel. Everything happens by phone, video, and secure document upload.
What if I work in Bath or Bristol but live in Bradford on Avon?
That’s completely fine, and it’s the situation for many of the Bradford on Avon residents we work with. Where you live and where you work make no difference to our service. Your settlement agreement is reviewed by the same specialist team regardless of geography.
Can you negotiate with my employer?
Yes. If your review identifies that the financial offer is below what you should expect, or if specific clauses need changing, we can negotiate directly with your employer on your behalf. Our negotiation fee is 20% of any financial increase we secure. If we don’t improve the offer, the negotiation costs you nothing. You have the right to fair treatment, and sometimes that means pushing back.
My employer gave me a list of solicitors. Do I have to use one of them?
No. You have an absolute right to choose your own solicitor for settlement agreement advice. Your employer cannot insist you use a particular firm. Choosing an independent specialist, rather than a firm your employer recommends, is often the better option for ensuring genuinely independent advice.
Can I trust remote legal advice for something this important?
Settlement agreement review has always been a document-based service. The solicitor reads your agreement, analyses it, and discusses it with you. Whether that conversation happens across a desk or on a video call makes no difference to the quality of advice. What matters is the solicitor’s expertise, and ours is exclusively in employment law.
How do I know if my settlement offer is fair?
Start with our free Fair Value Estimator for an immediate benchmark. Then, our full review assesses the offer against your specific circumstances: your salary, length of service, the reason for the agreement, any potential claims you might have, and what we see in comparable cases. If it’s fair, we’ll tell you. If it’s not, we’ll explain why and what we think you could achieve.
Related Guides and Resources
Complete Settlement Agreement Guide
Everything you need to know: rights, process, tax, negotiation, common pitfalls, and what to watch for.
Settlement Agreement Negotiation
How negotiation works, when to negotiate, typical increases, and our transparent pricing model.
Your Settlement Agreement Rights
What rights you’re giving up, what protections you retain, and what employers can and cannot ask for.
Settlement Agreement Solicitors Bath
Same specialist service for Bath employees, covering the wider Bath and North East Somerset area.
Get the Advice You’re Entitled To
Your employer has legal advice. You should too. Upload your settlement agreement for a free, same-day review, or call us to discuss your situation. There’s no obligation and no cost to you.
Legal Disclaimer
This page provides general information about settlement agreement services available to employees in Bradford on Avon and the surrounding area. It does not constitute legal advice for your specific circumstances. Settlement agreements are legally binding documents that waive important employment rights, and you should always obtain independent legal advice before signing one. Tom Street & Co Solicitors is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 566718). All settlement agreement reviews are conducted by qualified solicitors with specialist employment law expertise. The information on this page is correct as of March 2026 but may be subject to change.
Sources and Further Reading
- Employment Tribunal Offices and Venues (GOV.UK)
- Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre (HMCTS)
- Employment Rights Act 1996 (legislation.gov.uk)
- Settlement Agreements (Acas)
Tom Street
Employment Solicitor & Founder, Tom Street & Co
Tom Street is a specialist employment solicitor with over 15 years’ experience advising employees across the UK. He reviews settlement agreements daily, helping employees understand their rights, negotiate better terms, and make informed decisions about their future. Tom founded Tom Street & Co with a clear aim: expert employment law advice, transparently priced and genuinely accessible. He is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 566718).