We help people and small businesses by providing them with an exceptional, responsive and affordable employment law service. For individuals we offer free legal advice and apply a range of different funding options, including “no win no fee” arrangements. We also mediate disputes and provide training.
Employment law services
People Legal was founded by Chris McAvoy-Newns who, since 2008, has been a qualified Solicitor specialising in all aspects of Employment Law.
As well as practising in law firms such as Addleshaw Goddard and DWF, Chris has also worked in-house for organisations such as BP, British Airways and The Co-operative Group.
Chris is a CEDR-accredited mediator and experienced trainer. He enjoys conducting workplace mediations as well as designing and delivering bespoke training sessions.
People Legal has been ranked as a ‘Leading Firm’ by Legal 500, who have commented that it is an ‘extremely knowledgeable firm’ with an ‘excellent pedigree at a fraction of the cost of city centre practices.’ Chris has also personally been recommended by Legal 500 on numerous occasions and most recently clients have cited his ‘exemplary level of understanding and precision of legal knowledge’, his ‘client-friendly approach’ and his ‘approachability and ability to break down what is required into workable and comprehensible terminology’.
Chris also sits as a part-time Employment Judge in the North East of England Employment Tribunals. As such, unfortunately, we may not be able to assist you with your claim if it is likely to be heard in the Newcastle, Leeds or Sheffield Employment Tribunals. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact us and we can discuss this further.
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