Chris McAvoy Newns

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Chris graduated with an LLB (Hons) Degree in Law from the University of Durham in 2005. The following year he achieved a Distinction in the Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School before beginning his two-year training contract at Eversheds Sutherland in September 2006. Chris has been a qualified Solicitor since 2008. He has practised in law firms such as Addleshaw Goddard and DWF as well as in-house for organisations such as BP, British Airways and The Co-operative Group. Chris is a CEDR-accredited mediator and experienced trainer and was recommended by Legal 500 in 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2022. He enjoys conducting workplace mediations as well as designing and delivering bespoke training sessions. Chris also sits as a part time Employment Judge in the North East of England Employment Tribunals.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 409934

  • Based in Wilmslow, Cheshire
  • Licensed for 18 years

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Chris graduated with an LLB (Hons) Degree in Law from the University of Durham in 2005. The following year he achieved a Distinction in the Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School before beginning his two-year training contract at Eversheds Sutherland in September 2006. Chris has been a qualified Solicitor since 2008. He has practised in law firms such as Addleshaw Goddard and DWF as well as in-house for organisations such as BP, British Airways and The Co-operative Group. Chris is a CEDR-accredited mediator and experienced trainer and was recommended by Legal 500 in 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2022. He enjoys conducting workplace mediations as well as designing and delivering bespoke training sessions. Chris also sits as a part time Employment Judge in the North East of England Employment Tribunals.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 409934

  • Based in Wilmslow, Cheshire
  • Licensed for 18 years

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Experience

  • Analysis Legal LLP

    Consultant

    Until October 2019

  • Addleshaw Goddard Llp

    Associate

    Until Present

Languages spoken

  • EN English

Opening hours

Monday 08:30–17:00
Tuesday 08:30–17:00
Wednesday 08:30–17:00
Thursday 08:30–17:00
Friday 08:30–17:00 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

81 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5JH

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Employment

Excellent

Thank you to Chris and his team for the excellent employment advice and the seamless communication from engagement to completion. I couldn't recommend the team enough. The team are very proactive, approachable and I felt that I was in safe hands.

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Employment

Excellent support through a difficult employment situation

I had an excellent experience with Chris and the team at People Legal. From start to finish, communication was prompt, clear and very reassuring. They guided me through everything step by step and made what could have been a stressful process feel much more manageable. I was especially impressed by how responsive they were and how they made me feel like I was their only client. I’d highly recommend them to anyone needing clear, supportive legal advice.

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Employment support

Chris and the team were very professional in supporting me in an employment agreement. They provided clear explanations and sound advice, communication was kept frequent and in professional and clear language. Chris and the team focussed on the details to ensure a fair and balanced outcome

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Noam Sarfati

Excellent, professional and supportive service

Chris and the People Legal team provided an excellent service from start to finish. Their advice was clear, practical and reassuring, and everything was handled with professionalism, care and close attention to detail. Chris was responsive, approachable and made a potentially stressful process feel much more manageable. I felt well supported throughout and would happily recommend People Legal to anyone seeking thoughtful and dependable employment law advice.

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Jo Bean

Highly Recommended

I cannot recommend Chris and his team at Legal People Limited enough. They recently supported me in navigating my voluntary redundancy agreement and provided invaluable assistance in finalising my voluntary settlement agreement. Their guidance made an otherwise stressful process significantly easier, and I’m genuinely grateful for the care and professionalism they showed throughout

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