How Lewis Nedas Helps Senior Executives
Our senior executive lawyers combine years of employment law expertise with commercial understanding of City, FTSE, private equity, and global firms. We:
- Assess and negotiate your entire exit package salary, ownership interests, performance awards, options, bonus, and company share schemes, plus notice pay and pensions.
- Advise on and negotiate restrictive covenants to protect your future opportunities, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and garden leave provisions.
- Review board and fiduciary obligations, mitigating risks to your reputation or directorships in other group entities.
- Manage reputational issues, including reference wording, public statements, and regulatory notifications.
- Clarify tax and compliance aspects for high-value or cross-border packages, working with trusted tax advisers as needed.
- Negotiate enhancements including compensation, insurance, legal fee contributions, or termination benefits.
- Guide you on bonus triggers, vesting periods, and what can and cannot be clawed back.
- Advise on confidential information and IP ownership, and the return (or deletion) of company property, data, and records.
We believe senior executives deserve clarity, confidentiality, and control at every step. Our lawyers are available for same-day meetings and understand the urgency of board-level departures and City timelines.
The Settlement Agreement Process for Executives
1. Early review: Before talking to your employer, discuss your position with us. We’ll help you understand your contractual rights, identify issues, and plan a negotiating strategy.
2. Preliminary negotiations: We advise on protected conversations and help you engage in off-the-record negotiations if appropriate always protecting your position.
3. Agreement review: Once you receive the draft agreement, we review each clause in detail, including calculation of settlement amounts, treatment of share options, restrictive covenants, warranties, indemnities, and confidentiality.
4. Negotiation: We negotiate robustly for improved financial terms and favourable treatment of bonuses, options, reputation, and restrictive covenants targeting outcomes that reflect your contribution and protect your post-exit plans.
5. Signing & close: Once the agreement is fair and lawful, we make sure all formalities are completed. Your employer will usually cover our legal costs.
6. Next steps: We help you manage handover, exit announcements, and the start of your next move ensuring no surprises from restrictive covenants or references.
Why Choose Lewis Nedas Law?
- Decades of experience with director and executive-level exits in London, the UK, and internationally.
- Practical, commercially-informed advice for City, public, private, and fast-growth firms.
- Trusted by executives, board directors, and leaders across finance, tech, creative, and professional sectors.
- Prompt, discreet, and responsive service meetings at short notice, and remote or in-person support to suit your needs.
- Transparent advice, no hidden fees, with most costs covered by your employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I negotiate my bonus, LTIPs, or stock options as part of my exit?
Yes, senior executives can often negotiate the treatment of bonuses, options, and incentive schemes in a settlement agreement. Expert legal advice is key to maximising these benefits.
How are post-termination restrictions (non-compete, non-solicit) handled in executive agreements?
Settlement agreements can dilute, waive, or clarify restrictive covenants. We negotiate timelines and scope to protect your future job prospects.
Will my legal fees be covered by my employer?
Legal fees for independent advice are usually paid by your employer as part of the settlement, particularly at director and executive level.
How do I protect my reputation and future career?
We advise on announcement wording, references, regulatory filings, and handling of confidential information to support your professional profile.
What if I have interests in other group companies or external board roles?
We review and negotiate the terms relating to your duties, directorships, and shareholdings across group companies to avoid future conflicts.
Contact our Senior Executive Settlement Agreement Lawyers, London
For high-value exit advice, strategic negotiation, and board-level insight, contact Lewis Nedas Law’s senior executive lawyers in London on 020 4572 1413 or complete our online enquiry form. Secure your financial future and professional reputation with expert support at every stage.
