People Legal
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The Wilmslow-based group at People Legal assists a wide range of clients across various sectors, with the firm's capabilities advising high-net-worth individuals in the banking and finance sector especially well-regarded. Exit strategy negotiations and related high-value litigation is also an area of strength for the group. Team lead and ‘expert in his field’ Chris McAvoy-Newns' broad practice sees him advise high-net-worth individuals and employees across industry sectors from retail to aviation in whistleblowing, unfair dismissal and harassment cases. He is also noted for his experience in age, sex and disability discrimination claims. Media and sports sector specialist Helen Littlewood advises on contractual issues in particular, while the ’outstanding’ Lauren Beaumont has significant expertise in employee exit and settlement agreement matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘One of the standout qualities that sets these professionals apart is their collaborative mindset, which leads to creative, well-rounded solutions and ensures that clients benefit from the collective knowledge and skills of the entire team.’
- ‘Chris McAvoy-Newns and Lauren Beaumont are so professional and knowledgeable whilst also taking a client-centric approach and genuinely listening to what’s important. I felt I was heard, and that they were working hard to achieve the very best outcome for me.’
Work highlights
Negotiated a positive exit for the Head of Customer and International for a large global retail bank.