‘Exceptional partners’ Alan Jones and David Sykes, co-head the ’highly skilled’ team at Averta Employment Lawyers LLP. The 'responsive and collaborative' group focuses on the employment law needs of directors, managers, senior executives and other professionals. It thrives on negotiating exit packages, settlement agreements and discrimination claims. The group is active in the private and the public sectors and is also adept at advising on post-termination restrictions and TUPE transfers. Recently, it has seen an increase in corporate and SME work. Consultant, David Beswick, is another known name in the market. Izzy Canning is an able associate.
Testimonials
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- 'In my experience, the firm achieves a perfect balance between personal contact combined with a wider team of professionals when needed. It is highly specialised in employment law, and handling sensitive or conflict situations'.
- 'The service at Averta was very person centred and both my legal needs and personal needs were always considered'.
- 'Alan Jones helped me handle a very difficult employment situation. He grasped the facts quickly; gave clear, experienced and imaginative advice; and was always available when I needed him. His robust negotiation led to a swift exit for me, with a very good result'.
- 'Alan Jones and David Sykes are very experienced employment advisers, and no issue is impenetrable. Their approach immediately takes the stress and anxiety away for senior individuals'.
- 'Alan Jones is very commercial, recognises what his client's objective is and works hard to find the best solution for his client. David Sykes is focussed, driven and easy to deal with. Izzy Canning is a rising star'.
- 'Alan Dark has provided an exceptional level of service once again last year. Balancing a pragmatic approach and sound commercial acumen. Alan has always been very responsive and solutions focused'.
- 'Personable lawyer. Alan Jones was excellent to work with. He was reassuring when I was unsure and clear about the consequences of decisions in the short and long term'.
- 'David Sykes - technical but highly practical and always solution focussed. Always available and easy to talk to. Highly recommended'.
Work highlights
- Representing three directors of a national firm of accountants in respect of their unfair dismissal following the sale of their shares in the business.
- Acting for a European director of an American company based in Switzerland in respect of the termination of his secondment.
- Acting for a director/shareholder of a construction business in relation to historic allegations of sexual harassment
Lawyers
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alan Jones, David Sykes