Leading legal Directories, Chambers and Partners have again recognised Averta’s strengths across a range of employment issues in the recently published 2022 directory.
In Chamber and Partners 2022, Averta was ranked in category One for Employment: Employee in Midlands.
To quote from the Chambers 2022 edition about Averta:
“Claimant-oriented firm that advises employees from both the private and public sectors across the whole spectrum of employment issues. Particular strengths include assisting with tribunal claims and settlement agreements. Continues to advise on restrictive covenant disputes, as well as harassment and discrimination claims. Particularly adept at handling and negotiating exit strategies for senior executives. Also advises on pensions issues, whistle-blowing claims and redundancies.”
Clients interviewed commented:
“…a very professional outfit who know their stuff and also showed empathy with our concerns.”
“The firm are brilliant and do what they say they will,”
“They never missed a beat.”
“I always find them professional, courteous and commercially minded. You know they’re going to be sensible.”
Both Alan Jones and David Sykes, founder partners of Averta were also ranked, with the following comments:
“Alan Jones advises executive-level employees on a full suite of matters including discrimination, wrongful termination and breach of contract claims. He is particularly skilled at negotiating termination packages.
A client of Jones’ commented: “He has proved to be a very knowledgeable expert in his field and has given good, straightforward advice and guidance.”
And David Sykes ranking commentary said: “David Sykes has developed a broad practice representing employees across the full spectrum of employment law. He acts for individuals facing redundancy, handles whistle-blowing claims and advises senior executives on contract negotiations.”