NHS MARS Schemes
Independent Advice on NHS MARS Agreements
Our fixed-fee legal advice helps NHS employees and employers make informed decisions about MARS agreements.. Whether you’ve been offered a voluntary exit package or need support preparing an agreement, we provide practical legal advice tailored to your circumstances.
A MARS agreement is a form of settlement agreement that allows employment to end by mutual consent. We explain the financial package, legal terms, and the effect the agreement may have on your future employment, pension, and employment rights before you decide whether to sign.
Independent legal advice from a solicitor is usually required before a MARS agreement becomes legally binding. We review every clause, explain your legal position, and ensure you understand the implications of accepting the proposed terms.
For employers, we prepare MARS agreements that are legally compliant, accurately reflect the agreed arrangements, and support a fair and well-managed voluntary exit process.
MARS Settlements
Supporting You Through the MARS Process
Every MARS agreement should reflect the circumstances of the individual and the terms being offered. We review compensation, notice pay, pension provisions, confidentiality clauses, restrictive covenants, references, and other contractual terms that may affect your future.
Where appropriate, we negotiate improvements to the proposed package, helping employees secure better financial or contractual terms before the agreement is completed.
We also advise on the tax treatment of termination payments, the effect a MARS agreement may have on benefits, and how voluntary exit arrangements differ from statutory redundancy schemes.
From reviewing the agreement to signing the legal adviser’s certificate, Pre-Law provides straightforward legal support designed to make the process efficient, informed, and professionally managed.