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
Colleague Spotlight
Adele Blinkhorn
HR Consultancy Manager
Angela 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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HSE inspecting fabricated metal businesses regarding respiratory risks
BLOG Written by Nick Wilson on 12 February 2021 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a new inspection blitz focused on fabricated metal
“Patchy and inadequate” | 8 high health and safety fines handed to employers recently
BLOG The coronavirus pandemic has brought workplace health and safety sharply into focus. Having spent over a year implementing and revising infection control measures in
3 post-pandemic challenges for HR
BLOG Despite the UK edging closer to freedom from lockdown, for employers and business owners, there are inevitably more changes and challenges ahead. As restrictions
COVID fatigue | Keeping staff engaged with your health and safety controls
BLOG Having lived with coronavirus for over a year, it’s understandable that some may have become tired of constant COVID precautions. And with the successful
The post-pandemic workplace | Is hybrid working the answer?
BLOG The digital revolution was already progressing at a dizzying pace prior to 2020, but the onset of coronavirus served to accelerate this process even
Guilty until proven innocent? | Why health and safety law puts the onus on employers
BLOG We’ve all heard the phrase ‘innocent until proven guilty’. This is the assumption that underpins criminal proceedings in the UK. Under Article 6 (2)
The return of non-essential retail | How to safely reopen your shop
BLOG On your marks… When Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that non-essential retail in England will be permitted to reopen from 12 April, business owners
