Averta Employment Lawyers


Reputation
Averta is recognized as a leader in its field by the legal community and many of Averta's clients are referred to them by other leading legal firms, who do not specialise in representing individuals.
Averta has also received strong recommendations from the leading legal research organisations, Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
This year Legal 500 said:
"Averta handles high-value claimant work and is the 'first port of call for the representation of individuals.' Alan Jones is 'robustly pragmatic', while David Sykes is 'well geared towards dealing with high-level executives."
According to Chambers and Partners in 2009:
"...composed of ex-DLA employment experts, this boutique firm has an 'an unmatched reputation' for handling senior executive terminations."
Past comments from Legal 500 and Chambers include:
Chamber & Partners 2006 - "This niche provider receives referrals from the best respondent solicitors and is praised for the amount of time it dedicates to clients, The service is 'efficient and human', with the latter quality appreciated because it is 'lacking within a lot of firms and essential when dealing with people's lives'. Former head of employment at DLA, Alan Jones is appreciated for his "pragmatic but tough negotiating style" and "formidable advocacy skills." He inspires confidence in his clients, who describe him as "friendly, supportive and professional."
The 2006 Legal 500 guide said:
"Averta Employment Lawyers is recommended for its advice to senior executives and professionals. The practice is led by David Sykes, who works alongside the immensely experienced Alan Jones, former head of employment at DLA Piper's Birmingham office."
Both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners recommendations are put together by professional researchers who interview leading lawyers. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client. Legal 500 is the world's largest legal referral guide and firms are only included in the guide if they are recommended by other lawyers.