A partner at DLA Piper from 1983 to 2004, Head of Employment Law and member of the management committee at DLA's Birmingham office, Alan brings 27 years of employment law experience at a leading City practise to Averta.
Chambers 2010 notes that "Alan has gained invaluable insight which he now uses to help senior individual and typical cases include boardroom issues, executive severance, restrictive covenants, share and share option disputes and terminations, discrimination and diversity issues generally."
Legal 500 comments this year, 2010, that "Alan Jones attracts considerable approbation for his 'commercial outlook and bright practical approach'. With many years of experience acting for both employers and employees behind him, be continues to enjoy a strong reputation for the handling of discrimination, termination and restrictive covenant issues."
Over the years, Chambers has also commented that "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.'"
Both Chambers and Legal 500 describe him as a 'legal expert' and he is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and Birmingham Law Society Committee.
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