Rachel Broughton moves on as Employment Judge

Averta Employment Lawyers is expanding its team and sadly, saying goodbye to director Rachel Broughton.

Rachel has been with the firm since 2007 and is leaving to take up an appointment as a full time Employment Judge.

Alan Jones, director at Averta said: “I have worked with Rachel for nearly 20 years, first at DLA Piper, and at Averta since 2007. She is an outstanding lawyer and will be much missed by me, her colleagues and clients. However, we are all very proud of her appointment to the position of Employment Judge, which reflects not only on her outstanding capability, but the perception of Averta in the legal community’’.

Andrew Lester adds depth, Andrew Spooner returns

Andrew Lester has joins Averta as an associate.  Andrew comes via ORJ in Stafford, having previously been a partner at Bowling & Co Solicitors in London where he headed up the employment law team, advising SMEs, partnerships and Individuals as well as representing clients at the Employment Tribunal.

Return of Andrew Spooner

Andrew Spooner returns to the firm as a litigation consultant, alongside his work as a part time District Judge.  He was formerly chairman of Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and practises as a Mediator. He has been a consultant at Averta in its early days before moving to Wright Hassall for several years.

 

Izzy Canning to qualify in early 2020

Izzy Canning, who joined as a trainee paralegal in 2016, becoming a trainee solicitor in July 2018, will qualify as a solicitor in early 2020 and will continue to give excellent support to Averta’s clients thereafter.

Paralegal Melanie Denis

Melanie Denis has joined the firm as a paralegal. Melanie has a Law Degree from Aston University and is current studying for a Master of Law (LLM) at Birmingham City University and will graduate in 2020.  She is bilingual, being fluent in French.

 

 

David Sykes, director and one of the founders of Averta Employment Lawyers says:

“Whilst we are very sad to see Rachel move on, we are delighted to have Andrew Lester and Melanie onboard, as well as Andrew Spooner back.  Our reputation as the best niche firm for employment means we are able to attract the best talent around.”