We give you the tools to understand and manage the risks. Enabling you to implement solutions to achieve your objectives, all the while communicating with affected employees in a manner that is both compassionate and informative.
What we think | What we offer | Workplace Mediation | Why us | Get in touch
We give you the tools to understand and manage the risks. Enabling you to implement solutions to achieve your objectives, all the while communicating with affected employees in a manner that is both compassionate and informative.
What we think | What we offer | Workplace Mediation | Why us | Get in touch
Our People.
Employment Law and HR Investigation specialists
Building and maintaining strong and long-lasting client relationships is at the heart of everything that we do at People Law. We are aware that this is a very easy thing to write on a webpage, but the only real measure of this statement that really matters is whether clients continue to value our insight and judgement over time, and over repeated instructions. We invest heavily in the education of our whole team because that directly equates to investing heavily in our client relationships.
With nearly two decades of experience, Darren has advised clients across a wide range of sectors, including local government, education, healthcare, and the third sector. He has held senior positions, including Partner in a regional law firm and Head of Employment Law at a niche consultancy, providing trusted guidance to CEOs, HR Directors, and business leaders on complex, risk-based decisions.
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Darren is a qualified coach, accredited mediator, and holds the Law Society’s Higher Rights of Audience qualification, allowing him to advocate in the Senior Courts of England and Wales. He has also served as a non-executive director, trustee, and Chair of Governors for multiple schools.
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Outside of work, Darren enjoys golf, family time, and exploring business and psychology through the works of thinkers like Jim Collins and Brené Brown.
Kerry is a CIPD Level 3-qualified HR professional with expertise in sensitive HR investigations and bespoke policy drafting. She has supported employers across diverse sectors, including agriculture, construction, NHS primary care, and recruitment, bringing a personable and adaptable approach to employee relations.
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Prior to her HR career, Kerry spent 16 years as a patient advocate in adult mental health settings, honing robust yet compassionate skills that now inform her work in HR and employment law. She is also an alumna of the 2022 Daniel Barnett Virtual Employment Law Academy, graduating with commendation.
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Outside of work, Kerry is passionate about motorsport, especially F1, and enjoys disciplined technical sports. A former martial arts trainee, she once completed a 7.5-tonne truck pull for charity. Kerry also loves crafting, outdoor activities, and spending quality time with her family.
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Prior to joining People Law Limited, Tilly was the Managing Director of the Business Transactions division at Outset Group as well as having ultimate responsibility for the growth of new business across the professional services propositions of the Group. She also held senior roles with Osborne Clarke in Reading and Cripps LLP (previously Vertex Law LLP) in Kings Hill.
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Tilly’s intelligent, direct, yet very approachable style makes her an immediate client favourite. Cutting quickly to the chase and making the right things happen, this allows her to navigate quickly through even the most complex of deals.
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As corporate and commercial lawyer with a breadth of experience, she has expertise in a wide range of M&A, reorganisations and business sales and purchases as well as shareholders and partnership agreements, share schemes and commercial agreements.
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Sally qualified at Linklaters, a leading City firm, where she advised on private M&A transactions, specialising in private equity.
She later spent 2 years as part of the in-house corporate/commercial legal team with large FMCG company, Unilever. There she was engaged in a variety of work, including franchising and outsourcing, competition and marketing advice and a large intra-group reorganisation including the sale of its frozen foods business, Birds Eye.
Before joining People Law, Sally honed her skills at Outset Limited in the Business Transactions team as a highly regarded corporate lawyer with a keen eye for detail.
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Dan has 15 years’ experience in employment law, advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters. He began his career litigating in Employment Tribunals and later became an advocate, representing employers nationally. Before joining People Law, Dan was a Senior Associate at a niche employment law firm, focusing on litigation and consultancy for SMEs.
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Dan has worked across various sectors, including healthcare, logistics, hospitality, and retail, partnering with senior leaders and HR teams. He also designs practical management training to help leaders enhance communication and handle challenging conversations.
Dan holds a law degree from the University of Warwick, is a qualified barrister (non-practising), Chartered Legal Executive, and accredited mediator.
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Outside work, Dan enjoys family time in the South West, exploring the countryside with his dog, and playing football.
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Amanda has 25 years’ experience in employment law, advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters. She has held senior roles, including Associate at a large regional firm and Legal Director at a niche employment law firm and HR consultancy, with a particular focus on equality and diversity.
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Amanda works across public and private sectors, advising industries such as higher education, hospitality, and maritime. Known for her pragmatic and strategic advice, she’s a trusted partner for senior leaders and HR teams. Amanda also delivers bespoke in-house training.
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She holds a degree in modern languages, a postgraduate diploma in law, and is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association. Currently, she’s studying to become a qualified coach.
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Based in the South West, Amanda enjoys exploring Exmoor, Dartmoor, and Cornwall with her family. A keen foodie, she loves hosting and indulging in crime thrillers, both in books and films. She’s also learning Italian to fuel her passion for languages.
Sean qualified as a lawyer in 2006, becoming a partner at a large regional firm in 2011. Recognized as a leading individual by Chambers & Partners since 2010, he spent 10 years as a corporate M&A lawyer before transitioning into senior leadership roles in construction and professional services.
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Most recently, Sean served as CEO of Outset Group, steering the business through private equity investment. He’s also an active investor, working with SMEs to drive growth.
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Sean has extensive experience in sectors such as professional services, construction, SaaS, and food and drink.
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A cycling enthusiast and avid learner, Sean enjoys exploring new topics, from coffee brewing to team building, and spending time abroad.
Claire has been an HR Consultant since 2005, partnering with businesses from start-ups to global corporations. She has managed HR teams and developed HR strategies, workflows, and systems, with expertise across the employee lifecycle and HRIS implementation.
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Her sector experience spans banking, logistics, healthcare, and more. Claire is a Fellow of the CIPD, a certified mediator, and holds project management and mental health advocacy qualifications.
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Outside of work, Claire loves camping, hiking in Kent, and adventurous activities like scuba diving and snowmobiling.
Why
Us?
Your trusted partner
There when you need us, and you will value the practicality and timeliness of our responses.
So easy to deal with
You will notice, right from your first contact with us, how comfortable you feel with our team.
Multiple perspectives and multi-disciplinary thinking
We are proud to act for both employers and employees because it makes our overall client service even better.
Get in Touch.
Get the advice you need today, contact us through this form or via our mainline below.
+44 (0)1622 933 543
Office Address: Suite NG15, University Centre Maidstone (UCM), MidKent College Maidstone Campus, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AQ