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Joanne Evans

Joanne Evans

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Myerson Solicitors

Myerson Solicitors

England - North West • Employment

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Employment

The team at Myerson Solicitors is well-placed to assist its roster of clients, which includes such renowned names as AQA, Eastern Airways and Lowry Theatre, in relation to the full spectrum of employment law matters. ‘Standout star’ Joanne Evans oversees the Altrincham-based offering. Charlotte Gilbert goes ’over and above for clients’; Gilbert’s capabilities range from acting in discrimination and whistleblowing disputes to advising on the employment aspects of corporate transactions. Joanne Henderson‘s workload includes advising senior executives and employers in relation to boardroom disputes, executive terminations and settlement agreements. Team changes include the May 2024 departure of Patrick Byrne and the January 2025 arrival of experienced practitioner Victoria Davies.
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Phone
0161-941-4000
Email
[email protected]
Profile
myerson.co.uk

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Work Department
Employment
Position

Partner and Head of Employment Department, acting for significant employers in many sectors, senior executives and professionals.

Career

Trained at Addleshaw Sons & Latham (now Addleshaw Goddard); qualified in 1996 into Addleshaws’ Employment Department; promoted to partner in 2003; moved to head up Myerson’s Employment Department in 2007.

Joanne’s clients include national and international household name businesses who trust her to support them with the most complex and sensitive of employment law matters.  She also acts regularly for senior executives, including FTSE 100 and 350 board members, directors of substantial owner-managed businesses and partners in significant legal and accountancy practices.

Languages
English
Memberships
Employment Lawyers Association
Education

Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (1989 – 1992: MA); College of Law, Chester (1993: LSF)

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Joanne Evans provides very sensible, commercial advice, is very quick to identify the issues and decide the best course of action.’

    ‘Associate Jack Latham has been instrumental in guiding us through a couple of tricky situations. His approachable method to understanding the scenario and providing timely advice has been brilliant.’

    ‘Joanne Evans is the standout star of the Myerson team. She is able to cut through the surrounding noise and get straight to the real issues. Her strategic advice is invaluable. Her quiet confidence and personable manner puts clients who may find themselves in a very stressful situation at ease. ’

    ‘From the first call, you feel like you matter. They have an impressive, personal approach.’

    ‘In my time of need, I knew instantly that I was in good hands with the extremely knowledgeable Charlotte Gilbert.'

    'Charlotte fought my corner and gave me realistic, empathetic and pragmatic employment law advice and acted fast, going over and above to ensure I got the best outcome.’

    ‘Vicki Fagan works exceptionally hard to get the best results for her clients. She is tenacious and highly knowledgeable.'

    ‘Great knowledge and understanding of our business - Vicki Fagan and Jack Latham are always there for a conversation when needed.’

Key clients

  • AQA Eastern Airways Humberside Airport Joseph Holt Kverneland Lowry Theatre Royal Exchange Theatre Stax Trade Centres TATA Chemicals Travel Counsellors