Pete Evans

Pete started working with Evans & Co in 2006 as a Paralegal while studying at Northumbria University for a Common Professional Diploma in Law. He went on to complete the Legal Practice Course in 2010 and was admitted to the roll of solicitors in July 2011.

Pete works at our Ferryhill offices and provides free initial interviews on request.

Pete works mainly in the following fields within the practice:

Conveyancing: Pete can assist with sales, purchases, right to buy, re-mortgages and buy to let for both experienced and first time landlords.

Employment : Pete acts on behalf of both employers and employees:

For the Employer: Pete works both in the defence of Employment Tribunal claims and advises Employers on how to avoid litigation and through the preparation and development of contracts and policies. Pete can advise on restructures, TUPE, redundancy and provide general advice regarding disciplinary and grievance procedures and practice.

For the Employee: Pete works closely with the local Citizen’s Advice Bureau and gives advice regarding Employment Tribunal Claims, Equality and discrimination and disciplinary and grievance matters.

General litigation: Pete has worked closely with parties involved in contractual disputes, debt recovery and commercial disputes . He has experience in dealing with small claims track, fast track and multi track court claims.

Boundary Disputes: Pete has represented clients in all aspects of boundary disputes up to and including Land Tribunal hearings.

Additionally, Pete also sits on the executive committee of One to One, a local charity which assists people with learning difficulties to participate with their chosen activities within the local community.
Pete is a keen runner, squash player and cyclist.