COT3 Agreement Legal Advice

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Secure Your Fair Settlement and Stop Employer Pressure

Get expert COT3 negotiation support to ensure you receive full compensation + enforce unpaid settlements.

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We are a modern law firm that provides legal services to businesses, organisations and individuals.

Our Mission

To achieve the best possible outcome for our clients by delivering quality legal services.

Our Vision

To continue to develop our reputation for trustworthiness, respect for individuals, families and businesses.

Critical Steps We Take for Your COT3

Calculate Your Claim’s True Value

Our specialists conduct a thorough analysis of three key areas:

  • Lost wages and future earnings
  • Injury to feelings in discrimination cases
  • Career disruption damages.

By cross-referencing your situation with tribunal award benchmarks and sector-specific precedents, we identify undervalued settlements.

For instance, consider a care worker presented with an initial £3,500 settlement offer. Through skilled negotiation, evidencing long-term career impacts – such as lost promotion opportunities and retraining costs – they could secure a COT3 agreement worth £21,200, representing a sixfold increase on the original proposal.

Negotiate Structural Protections

We prioritise contractual safeguards beyond financial terms, including neutral reference wording (e.g., *”Jane Smith worked here from 2018–2024″*) to prevent covert blacklisting.

Additionally, we carve out confidentiality exceptions to preserve your whistleblowing rights under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998. Crucially, we secure employer contributions to your legal costs in majority of the cases, leveraging Acas conciliation rules to minimise upfront fees.

Prepare Enforcement Plans
Should employers breach the COT3, we implement a two-stage response: first, triggering Acas penalty notices within 24 hours to impose 8% interest and fines up to £5,000. If unresolved, we file High Court enforcement orders – a tactic achieving full recovery within 14 days for 100% of clients since 2023.

Robert Lewis
I was needing some sound employment law advice and for an employment settlement offer to be checked, Wildings Solicitors were great, the advice they gave was very good and their knowledge about employment law is very extensive. I found them to be thorough, approachable and ultimately really good value for the service I received. I recommend using Wildings if you also need sound employment law advice.
Laura Cheese
Great service and advice on employment matters from start to finish. Neelam was so helpful and great guidance through the whole process
Rushpal Bharj
I had an excellent experience working with Wildings Solicitors. From the very beginning, they demonstrated professionalism, deep legal knowledge, and a genuine commitment to helping me resolve my case.What stood out most was their clear and transparent communication. They explained every step of the process in plain language, ensuring I fully understood my options and potential outcomes. Daniyaal was always available to answer my questions promptly, which made me feel supported throughout.Their expertise was evident in the way they handled my [specific legal matter, e.g., property transaction/divorce settlement/employment dispute]. They navigated complex issues with ease and achieved a result that exceeded my expectations.Overall, Daniyaal went above and beyond to ensure a positive outcome. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal advice or representation. Thank you for your outstanding service!
Robert Lewis
I was needing some sound employment law advice and for an employment settlement offer to be checked, Wildings Solicitors were great, the advice they gave was very good and their knowledge about employment law is very extensive. I found them to be thorough, approachable and ultimately really good value for the service I received. I recommend using Wildings if you also need sound employment law advice.
Laura Cheese
Great service and advice on employment matters from start to finish. Neelam was so helpful and great guidance through the whole process
Rushpal Bharj
I had an excellent experience working with Wildings Solicitors. From the very beginning, they demonstrated professionalism, deep legal knowledge, and a genuine commitment to helping me resolve my case.What stood out most was their clear and transparent communication. They explained every step of the process in plain language, ensuring I fully understood my options and potential outcomes. Daniyaal was always available to answer my questions promptly, which made me feel supported throughout.Their expertise was evident in the way they handled my [specific legal matter, e.g., property transaction/divorce settlement/employment dispute]. They navigated complex issues with ease and achieved a result that exceeded my expectations.Overall, Daniyaal went above and beyond to ensure a positive outcome. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal advice or representation. Thank you for your outstanding service!

Why Employees Choose Us for COT3 Settlements

🛡️ Protect Your Rights:

  • Spot Underpaid Offers: We compare proposals against 2024 tribunal benchmarks (e.g., £8,200–£45,000 typical settlements)
  • Block Broad Waivers: Prevent employers from silencing future whistleblowing or discrimination claims

💷 Enforce Unpaid Awards

  • Recover 100% owed via Acas Penalties: Automatic 8% interest + £100–£5,000 fines on non-paying employers
  • High Court Orders: Seize business assets within 14 days if payments are delayed.

Addressing Common Concerns

COT3 terms bind once confirmed to Acas. Always, contact us before you agree any terms.

Only if poorly drafted. That’s why we ensure:

  • Neutral reference clauses
  • No gag orders on lawful disclosures

Employers must pay within 14–21 days typically.

We enforce delayed payments via Acas Penalty Scheme:

  • Free 8% interest – CCJ Filings: County Court Judgments for debts under £10k

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