Averta Employment Lawyers have once again been recommended as a leading law firm by legal directory, Legal 500. Averta ranks highly against other law firms, in Tier Two in the West Midlands Employment category, which is a commendable performance for a niche firm.

Practice heads David Sykes and Alan Jones have been recognised for their expertise, both being identified as leading solicitors in their category.

Alan Jones remains in the Legal 500 ‘Hall of Fame’ and David Sykes has, once again, been included as a ‘Leading Individual’. Averta’s associates Izzy Canning and Andrew Lester, were also praised for their work as was consultant Alan Dark.

According to Legal 500 testimonials:

“Alan Jones and David Sykes are an effective double act – different but complimentary. They provide a full service on exits, restrictions, contract disputes etc rather than being too narrow in their approach or too broad.”

The praise is not limited to the partners however, and the directory comments; “‘One gets the very clear impression when dealing with the team at Averta that this is a well trained team which provides professionalism and technical expertise at the highest level which is totally focused on the client’s objectives. The team is supportive and immediately responsive whilst the cost is very reasonable indeed. They will provide very sharp, honest and down to earth advice on the challenges ahead so that decisions on the way forward are fully informed. One certainly wants Averta on their side.”

The directory also mentions how well the firm provided advice during the Covid lockdown:

“‘Efficient, professional service and communications maintained during the difficult Covid lockdown period. Always available however difficult the circumstances. Alan Jones and Andrew Lester have continued to provide strong emotional support through difficult times as well as maintaining their professionalism‘.”

David Sykes commented: “ It’s so gratifying to be consistently highly ranked in Legal 500 and I would like to thank our clients and professional colleagues for the positive feedback and for taking the time to communicate it.”

David Beswick, who is one of the Midlands best known and highly rated employment lawyers, has joined Solihull based Averta Employment Lawyers as a senior consultant.

Before joining Averta, Beswick was a partner and head of employment in the Birmingham office of Eversheds-Sutherland, where he was also office managing partner.

Beswick is an acknowledged market leading employment lawyer who for over 20 years has been consistently ranked in the “star” and “Band 1” category in both Legal 500 legal directory and Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession.

Senior partner at Averta, Alan Jones said: “I’m very pleased that David is joining us. David will add further depth and capability to our team at Averta, bringing his many years’ experience in employment law to support senior executives in complex and high value cases.”

Beswick commented: “I am delighted to have joined David and Alan and the highly rated team at Averta and look forward to advising senior executives, directors, and corporates on a wide range of employment issues.”

Prior to joining Eversheds, Beswick was a partner at Hammonds, the predecessor to Squire Patton Boggs.

Averta Employment Lawyers is an award winning, boutique employment law firm which was founded by ex DLA Piper partners, Alan Jones, and David Sykes. Averta specialises in giving advice to senior executives and professionals across both the private and public sectors. The firm have particular expertise in negotiating exit strategies for senior executives and also provides strategic employment law advice to companies across the UK.

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Solihull based, Averta Employment Lawyers has promoted Izzy Canbury to Associate. Canbury joined the firm in 2016 and qualified in 2020.

Averta is an award winning, boutique employment law firm which was founded by ex DLA Piper partners, Alan Jones, and David Sykes.

Senior partner, Alan Jones, commented on Canning’s promotion saying: “Izzy is an extremely capable employment lawyer and a key part of our team. She is now ready to take the next step in her career and take on more responsibility as an Associate.”

Canbury added: “Working alongside experienced lawyers such as David and Alan has given me enormous knowledge, not only of the legal issues involved, but also how to deal with people facing career change, redundancy or discrimination. It is rewarding to be able to add to the life skills I acquired in previous work situations’’

Canbury had previously worked in academic publishing before switching careers and she completed the LPC part time at BPP University in 2018. In her free time Canning is keen to do voluntary work, and has worked with the Samaritans and the Personal Support Unit at the Birmingham Civil Courts.

Averta Employment Lawyers specialises in giving advice to senior executives and professionals across both the private and public sectors. The firm have particular expertise in negotiating exit strategies for senior executives and also provides strategic employment law advice to companies.

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