Meet the team
Our people are the most important part of our service. From our highly-qualified advisory teams that deliver dedicated support to our clients, to our back-office teams that ensure a smooth service, we’re exceptionally proud of the team we have.
Introducing some of the experts you'll be working with
We assign dedicated specialists to support you from day one, whether that’s a trio of trusted Employment Law experts or a named Health & Safety Consultant. And, with more qualified solicitors than any of our larger competitors and 100% professionally-qualified safety specialists, you can be assured that the advice you receive is from a highly-competent, informed, and commercially-minded individual with a wealth of experience and a genuine understanding of your business.
James Tamm
Director of Legal Services
David Eastwood
Head of Team
Hussain Kayani
Principal Employment Law Adviser
Jane Hallas
Head of Team
Kim Clarke
Head of Team
Adele Blinkhorn
HR Consultancy Manager
Laura Chalkley
Head of Team
Colleague Spotlight
Derick Maclean
Head of Team
Colleague Spotlight
Alexandra Farmer
Senior Employment Law Adviser & Solicitor
Ange Carter
Head of Team
Colleague Spotlight
Toyah Marshall
Principal Employment Law Adviser
Nick Wilson
Director of Health & Safety Services
Steve McCallum
Health & Safety Consultant
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Latest news and insights
Legal worries and mental health concerns mount as business leaders brace for redundancies
BLOG Employers’ greatest concern when making redundancies is the legal risk. Prospect of making redundancies has negatively impacted two-thirds of leaders’ mental wellbeing. No cost
HSE carrying out COVID spot checks in transport and logistics sector
BLOG The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced it is proactively checking whether transport and logistics businesses are COVID-19 secure. In the build up
Turning a blind eye to workplace bullying | What employers can learn from the PM’s handling of Priti Patel
BLOG After an inquiry uncovered evidence of bullying by Home Secretary Priti Patel, the nation waited for Boris Johnson to take action. However, despite mounting
Tier we go again | What employers need to know about new post-lockdown rules
BLOG It’s the announcement many employers had been waiting on for weeks, but the Prime Minister’s post-lockdown plans, unveiled yesterday, have instead brought further uncertainty
Scotland | How will a Level 4 lockdown impact employers?
BLOG In what some are calling Sturgeon’s attempt to save Christmas, 11 council areas in Scotland, including Glasgow, will enter Level 4 lockdown from Friday
Redundancy consultation | When and how?
BLOG With many businesses suffering through liquidation and administration, and many more commencing downsizing procedures, the topic of redundancy has scarcely been more pertinent than
The ‘cost plus’ rule | Can employers discriminate to save on cost?
BLOG While it’s not possible for employers to justify direct discrimination – such as promoting a man over a more qualified female candidate – indirect
Are you in a redundancy situation?
BLOG The impact of coronavirus has brought about an array of dire circumstances for UK businesses. Many have collapsed entirely, and many more have been
HSE injury and ill-health statistics 2020 | Some improvements but challenges remain
BLOG The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has now published its annual summary statistics for 2019/20. The report, which is released each October, provides insight
