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Employment - West Midlands

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Averta Employment Lawyers is a claimant-oriented firm that advises employees from both the private and public sectors across the whole spectrum of employment issues. Averta has particular expertise in tribunal claims and settlement agreements, as well as restrictive covenant disputes, harassment and discrimination claims. The firm is particularly adept at handling and negotiating exit strategies for senior executives. It also advises on pensions issues, whistle-blowing claims and redundancies.

Work Highlights

  • Averta acted for three directors leaving a private equity-funded company in the medical sector, addressing issues related to covenants, share value and termination payments.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Martin Chitty
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Martin Chitty
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Senior Statespeople
Martin Chitty is commended for his work providing HR and in-house legal teams with employment support on corporate transactions. He also offers advice on day-to-day employment issues, as well as litigation.

Martin's experience, calmness and commercial awareness are second to none. His knowledge of employment law, and sense of what works and what doesn't, put him at the very top of the profession.

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Alan Jones
2
Band 2
Alan Jones advises executive-level employees on a full suite of matters including discrimination, wrongful termination and breach of contract claims. He is particularly skilled at negotiating termination packages.

He is able to put your work situation into a wider context, which is very difficult to do when you are 'in it'. I felt much less stressed because I knew that Alan would be on hand to help.

Alan is an extraordinary individual who makes you feel fully at ease when discussing the complexities and emotions of your individual situation.

Alan Jones is a pleasure to deal with. He's very approachable, professional and always understands the issues clearly and quickly, while appreciating what you are trying to achieve.

Alan Jones is highly experienced, enthusiastic and driven to deliver.

Alan gets straight to the commercial nub of the issue and is always focused on achieving outcomes that work best for the parties involved.

3
David Sykes
3
Band 3

David Sykes has a broad practice representing employees across the full spectrum of employment law. He acts for individuals facing redundancy, handles whistle-blowing claims and advises senior executives on contract negotiations.

David has always been very prompt with his responses and has shown a clear level of expertise in employment law. I highly recommend his services.

David is highly experienced, approachable, pragmatic and he gets results. He explains complex matters in a very common-sense way.

David Sykes has good experience advising senior individuals on their restrictive covenants.

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Martin Chitty
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Martin Chitty
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Senior Statespeople
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Alan Jones
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Band 2
3
David Sykes
3
Band 3