About Us°
People Law is a people-focused legal practice. We work at the intersection of law and working life, helping you to navigate the legal issues that affect your organisation and the people within it. At the heart of what we do is building strong, trusted relationships that help you make the law work for you, not against you.
About Us°
People Law is a people-focused legal practice. We work at the intersection of law and working life, helping you to navigate the legal issues that affect your organisation and the people within it. At the heart of what we do is building strong, trusted relationships that help you make the law work for you, not against you.
People Law was founded in 2021, and has rapidly become one of the “go to” partners in Kent and the South West of England, particularly for support concerning workplace-related legal issues. We are easy to deal with and relentless in our execution focus.
The People Law team is led by our CEO, Darren Stevens. Darren’s approach to partnering with clients to deliver legally sound and strategically focused advice makes him a highly sought after external partner by leaders in business, education, third sector, and local authority settings. Our wider team of specialist employment lawyers, alongside experienced HR consultancy colleagues, make us a great choice for trusted, reliable and balanced external legal and HR consultancy support.
What Our Clients Say°
“We have worked with People Law for a number of years and find them to be thoughtful, thorough, precise and extremely commercial. They are incredibly responsive and really take time to understand the situation from all angles. For bigger projects, they have really acted as an extension of the team.”
Laura Gould, Head of Human Resources, Camellia PLC
“I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Darren for over a decade, during which time he has been an invaluable support throughout my career in HR. Darren is not only an exceptional CEO and solicitor but also a trusted advisor who has played a pivotal role in my professional development. What sets Darren apart is his rare ability to strike the perfect balance between empathy and pragmatic, commercially focused advice. He creates a space where I can be completely open about the challenges and goals of the business, and he always takes the time to understand the bigger picture.”
Shannie Sinfeld, HR Manager, AC Goatham
“You are always so approachable, friendly and explain things in a non-legal way that allows People professionals to understand the legal side but not get wrapped up in jargon. You don’t sit on the fence; you provide sensible options as well as explaining the potential risks. I never feel like I am bothering you and you give me the time I need to explain without feeling that I am ‘on-the-clock’”.
Diane Jenner, Director of People, Benenden School, Cranbrook
“Complex/intractable people challenges happily few and far between but grateful that, when they do arise, we have retained the services of Darren Stevens & People Law to advise us. They provide clear and practical advice and pragmatic and goal-orientated ways forward. We very much value and trust their judgement, experience and expertise and their knowledge of us as a business.”
William Benson, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
“Working with the team at People Law over the last few years has been an absolute game-changer for our organisation. Their legal expertise, strategic insight, and unwavering professionalism have consistently provided us with clarity and confidence in navigating even the most complex matters. The People Law team approach every issue with diligence, integrity, and a genuine commitment to our success. People Law are a trusted partner and an invaluable extension of our team.”
Julia Thompson, Group Director of People, MidKent College
“The team has provided us with specialist employment related advice for several years now. Their support is refreshingly practical, customer focussed, and they really listen. They take time to understand our organisation, our values, our culture and budget and help us reach solutions that align accordingly. We are super happy with People Law.”
Karen Cooney, FCIPD, Head of People & OD, Heart of Kent Hospice