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
Toyah Marshall
Principal Employment Law Adviser
Laura Chalkley
Head of Team
Derick Maclean
Head of Team
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Adele Blinkhorn
HR Consultancy Manager
Ange Carter
Head of Team
Colleague Spotlight
Alexandra Farmer
Head of Team & Solicitor
Jo O'Brien
Legal Operations Director
Nick Wilson
Director of Health & Safety Services
Scott Crichton
Senior Health & Safety Consultant
Oli Williams
Regional Health & Safety Manager
Gail Dyer
Health & Safety Consultant
Charles Spencer
Principal Health & Safety Consultant
Steven McCallum
Health & Safety Consultant
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