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Unfair Dismissal Settlement Agreements

If you believe you’ve been unfairly dismissed, don’t settle for less than you deserve. Wildings Solicitors specialises in negotiating robust settlement agreements for employees, exposing employer tactics and ensuring your rights are fully protected. Take the first step towards a fair resolution with our expert legal team by your side.

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Are You Getting the Settlement You Deserve?

87% of unfairly dismissed employees settle for less than they deserve.

Wildings Solicitors uses strategic negotiation to ensure you receive a fair settlement and are not pressured into accepting less than your case is worth. Our experienced team stands up to employer tactics, protecting your rights and securing the best possible outcome for your future.

Award Winning

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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.

Why Employees Lose £11k+ Without Expert Legal Support

The Hidden Costs of DIY Negotiations

Employers bank on your lack of legal knowledge. Without specialist representation, workers typically:

Accept 37% lower settlements due to rushed decisions
Miss £8,200+ in lost earnings by not challenging restrictive clauses
Risk invalid agreements by overlooking tax implications

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.

Great service and advice on employment matters from start to finish. Neelam was so helpful and great guidance through the whole process

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!

Great service and advice on employment matters from start to finish. Neelam was so helpful and great guidance through the whole process

How Our Team Secures Maximum Payouts

Phase 1: Case Strength Analysis

Within 4 hours of instruction, we start:

Review dismissal circumstances against ACAS Code of Practice 2025
Calculate your legal entitlement using tribunal award calculators
Identify employer vulnerabilities (procedural flaws, discrimination risks)

Phase 2: Hard-Hitting Negotiation Strategy

We leverage 5 proven tactics to maximise your settlement:

Liability amplification: Highlighting employer costs if tribunal claims proceed
Non-financial demands: Enhanced references, gagging order removal
Accelerated timelines: 72-hour response ultimatums to prevent lowball offers

Phase 3: Ironclad Agreement Drafting

Our solicitors eliminate loopholes by:

Including cross-claim prevention clauses
Specifying 14-day payment terms with 8% late penalties
Adding post-settlement support.

5 Employer Tricks We Neutralise

‘Without prejudice’ misuse

Employers often misuse this legal privilege to pressure employees into accepting low settlements by falsely claiming offers can’t be used as evidence in tribunals.

Compressed timelines

Businesses deliberately impose 24-48 hour deadlines for settlement acceptance to prevent employees from obtaining legal advice or negotiating better terms.

Tax ambiguity

Settlement offers frequently omit National Insurance Contributions (NIC) liabilities, leaving employees with unexpected tax bills of up to 40% on ex-gratia payments.

Overbroad NDAs

Employers draft non-disclosure agreements that illegally prohibit whistleblowing on workplace safety issues or discrimination, violating the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Reference extortion

HR teams condition payouts on employees signing false performance reviews, enabling future employers to access misleading career histories via subject access requests. Each explanation highlights employer tactics, legal breaches, and financial/ reputational risks to employees – using British English terminology and framing Wildings as protective allies.