Team described as ‘responsive, commercial and pragmatic’ and the “go-to employment advisers for senior directors.”

Once again, Averta Employment Lawyers has been highly ranked by the leading law firm directory, Legal 500.

The commentary in Legal 500 highlights the team is ‘responsive, commercial and pragmatic’ with “an exceptionally strong eye for detail’.

As in previous years Averta is in Tier Two in the West Midlands Employment category, which is an excellent performance for a small niche firm.  Averta is particularly pleased that all Averta’s partners, associates, and consultants each attracted positive commentary.

David Sykes continues: “Whilst Alan and I started the firm, we have had a great team working with us who have helped to grow and develop  the business over the years. It’s a matter of considerable pride to see our solicitors recognised for their work. It is this team that is ensuring Averta’s ongoing success and we were delighted to have Andrew Lester join Alan and me as partner in our 20th year.”

Alan Jones says: “Twenty years ago, David and I thought there was a space in the market for a firm that focused on the needs of senior executives.  Thankfully, I think we were right and our ongoing recognition by ‘legal bible’ Legal 500 acknowledges we are still fulfilling a demand there. Most of all we are grateful to our clients and professional contacts who have described the firm in positive terms.”

All of the Averta team gained favourable comments in Legal 500 2025, with positive mentions of Alan Jones, David Sykes, Andrew Lester, Izzy Canbury, David Beswick, Alan Dark, Helen Hughes and Charlotte Cooper.

For further information go to https://www.legal500.com/rankings/ranking/c-west-midlands/employment/employment/1953-averta-employment-lawyers-llp