Independent legal advice for employees

Settlement agreement review with modern discretion.

Sterling Law helps professionals understand their settlement agreement, protect their position, and move forward with solicitor-led advice. Review target within 2 business days, subject to availability.

See what is included
Qualified solicitor review
Up to 1 hour negotiation support
Free next employment agreement document review

Review brief

Executive exit package

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Compensation

Commercial terms checked

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Restrictions

Post-employment limits reviewed

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Reference

Practical position clarified

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Certificate

Solicitor sign-off supported

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Free next employment agreement document review

Bullet-point comments on key risks and areas of concern.

2 business days

Target review turnaround, subject to availability

Solicitor-led

Independent legal advice from qualified professionals

Regulated firm

Professional standards and clear client care

Premium support

Calm, practical guidance when it matters

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Recognised & regulated

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Regulated by the SRASRA No. 630147
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Why choose us

A premium review service for a high-stakes career moment.

You need legal advice that is fast, precise, and reassuring without turning the process into a drawn-out legal exercise.

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Fast, focused review

Clear solicitor advice on the agreement in front of you, with a target review within 2 business days where availability allows.

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Built for employees

Support shaped around professionals leaving a role, not employer-side policy or generic legal administration.

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Negotiation where needed

If the agreement needs improvement, the service includes up to 1 hour of negotiations as part of the review package.

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Premium presentation

A polished, discreet experience that helps you make decisions confidently and move forward with clarity.

How it works

Three simple steps from offer to informed decision.

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Book onboarding

Share basic details and book a short assessment call with Alex through the appointment schedule.

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Send documents

If the matter is suitable, Sterling Law requests the agreement and supporting documents through the agreed channel.

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Solicitor consultation

Once documents and engagement steps are ready, the 1-hour consultation with Anton is unlocked.

What's included

Everything needed for clear independent advice.

A focused package designed to help you understand the agreement, meet the independent advice requirement, and identify whether the offer needs to be improved.

Independent legal advice on your settlement agreement

Review by a qualified solicitor

Clear explanation of key terms, obligations, and risks

Practical guidance on signing and next steps

Up to 1 hour of negotiations if needed

Completion support for the solicitor certificate

Proceed with Sterling Law

Free review of your next employment agreement document.

If you proceed with the settlement agreement review, Sterling Law can review your next employment agreement document and provide bullet-point comments on key risks and areas of concern.

Carefully scoped

The free review does not include redrafting, negotiation support, extensive follow-up advice, or conferences/calls on that employment agreement.

Team

Solicitor-led support with a clear point of responsibility.

Michael Latsukha

Michael Latsukha

Senior Partner, Senior Solicitor

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Anton Nikolaiev

Anton Nikolaiev

Head of the team, Solicitor

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Aliya Rimshelis

Aliya Rimshelis

Senior Corporate Solicitor

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Kuldeep Clair

Kuldeep Clair

Senior Solicitor

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Lilia Akkuchukova

Lilia Akkuchukova

Solicitor

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Edward Meade

Edward Meade

Solicitor

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Otabek Gulomov

Otabek Gulomov

Solicitor

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Zuhair Mansour

Zuhair Mansour

Trainee Solicitor

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Kyrylo Sudnyk

Kyrylo Sudnyk

Solicitor

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Reviews

Rated by clients on ReviewSolicitors

Independent, verified client reviews collected by ReviewSolicitors.

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96%

Satisfied with outcome

97%

Value for money

98%

Would recommend

Verified customer ·

From the first moment that I spoke to Kuldeep Sinclair, I knew my settlement agreement was in very capable hands and I was able to trust him to deal with it in a highly efficient and professional manner. Kuldeep even managed to improve the offer for me which I had not believed to be a possibility. Very grateful to Kuldeep and Sterling Law - highly recommend.

Emma

Verified customer ·

Fantastic service, I needed urgent employment law advice and Kuldeep from Sterling Law exceeded all expectations. Super responsive, answered all of my questions, was very professional and friendly! I highly recommend!

Marcin

Verified customer ·

I can recommend Sterling Law for Hr & employment law support, specifically Inna Semeniuk. She is brilliant, super professional and competent.

Anna

FAQ

Short answers before you speak to a solicitor.

Designed to reduce uncertainty for employees who need advice quickly.

What is a settlement agreement?+

It is a legally binding agreement, usually offered when employment is ending, where you may receive compensation in exchange for agreeing to specific terms and waiving certain claims.

Who pays for the legal advice?+

Employers commonly make a contribution toward independent legal advice. The amount and payment mechanics depend on the agreement and will be checked during the review.

How quickly can you review it?+

The target turnaround is within 2 business days, subject to availability and the complexity of the agreement.

Is negotiation included?+

Yes, the service includes up to 1 hour of negotiations if needed. Anything beyond that can be agreed separately before further work is carried out.

What is included in the free employment agreement review?+

If you proceed, Sterling Law can review your next employment agreement document and provide bullet-point comments on key risks or areas of concern. It does not include redrafting, negotiation support, extensive follow-up advice, or calls as part of that free review.

Ready when you are

Get solicitor-led clarity before you sign.

Settlement agreement review by a qualified solicitor, target review within 2 business days subject to availability, and a carefully scoped free review of your next employment agreement document if you proceed.

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