How Fast ILA Delivered a Protected and Strategic Settlement for a Senior Employee Leaving a Technology Firm
Background: Negotiated Exit from a Senior Role in the IT Sector
Fast ILA was instructed by a senior professional in the technology sector, exiting a UK-based international company under agreed terms. The employer issued a settlement agreement covering both financial compensation and a waiver of potential legal claims. The agreement required independent legal advice (ILA) and solicitor certification before it could take effect.
The client’s case involved:
- A negotiated £126,000 severance package
- Confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses
- Retention of company equipment
- An ongoing personal injury claim, which required specific protection
Our Role: Legal Review, Negotiation and Certification of a High-Value Settlement Agreement
Fast ILA was instructed to:
- Review and revise the settlement agreement to ensure legal accuracy and fairness
- Negotiate improved terms, including liability carve-outs and equipment retention
- Secure a contractual carve-out allowing the client to continue their personal injury claim
- Provide clear legal advice on all waiver terms and implications
- Certify the agreement in accordance with the Employment Rights Act 1996
Key Outcomes Secured
We negotiated several key improvements to protect the client:
- £126,000 total exit package, including:
- £102,375 tax-efficient compensation
- £17,062.50 in lieu of notice
- £2,362.50 for accrued but untaken holiday
- Ongoing personal injury claim preserved through a clear carve-out clause
- Retention of key equipment (MacBook and iPhone) with secure data-handling measures
- Non-disparagement provisions binding on both parties
- A pre-agreed, positive employment reference, included as a schedule to the agreement
Why Use Fast ILA for Your Settlement Agreement?
Fast ILA is a trusted provider of expert legal advice on settlement agreements for employees at all levels.
We provide:
- Fast turnaround — often within 24 to 48 hours
- Fixed fee advice — usually paid by your employer
- Negotiation of unfair or unclear terms
- Plain English explanation of all legal and financial implications
- Valid solicitor certification under section 203 of the Employment Rights Act 1996
Whether you’ve been offered a settlement agreement or are negotiating an exit, we help you protect your legal position and secure the best outcome.
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