Averta Employment Lawyers LLP‘s team operates as a niche employment law practice focusing on the needs of directors, managers, senior executives, and other professionals. When representing clients, the team handles a range of matters, including the negotiation of exit packages, settlement agreements, and discrimination claims. The group also advises on contracts and service agreements presented to clients from prospective employers. Alan Jones and David Sykes are highly experienced, providing complicated advice to clients concerning allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, and whistleblowing claims. Further, Sykes has developed an expertise in handling virtual meetings with large groups of employees facing redundancy. Key support is provided by Izzy Canbury.
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‘Breadth of experience and knowledge of the team across the employment spectrum is exceptional.'
'Their ability to work across the spectrum on employment matters for either individuals or larger businesses is second to none.'
'Have a superb ability to deliver innovative solutions and services to challenges.’
‘David Sykes - always available with exceptional technical knowledge, with commercial and pragmatic solutions to challenges always delivered.'
'Empathetic and very user-friendly for individuals and businesses.'
‘I worked with Alan Jones, an exceptional individual who managed to put me at ease and put everything into context about my case, while ensuring that the process that I was involved in ran smoothly and as swiftly as possible.'
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Alan Jones; David Sykes
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Izzy Canbury