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HR Consultancy & Employment Law

Expert Human Resource support that works like your in-house team

Employment law is one of the fastest-changing areas of legislation. People2 delivers commercially focused, rapid-response advice to organisations large and small — without the large law firm price tag.

People Two Limited — at a glance
20+ Years in practice
100% Tribunal success*
3 Expert consultants
£100 From / month
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MCIPD qualified consultants & in-house Solicitor
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Unlimited calls — direct access, no call centre
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Major clients: Halfords, Tesco, NHS, RAC and more

We work with organisations large and small to develop employment solutions — from policies, procedures and contracts to full Employment Tribunal representation. Our commercially focused team has two Employment Law Consultants and an in-house Solicitor, ensuring you receive legal advice communicated in a practical, jargon-free way.

"Our aim is to provide a high level of service so you feel like we are your in-house legal team — without the price."
What we do

Comprehensive HR & Employment Law Services

From day-to-day advisory helplines to full Tribunal representation — we cover every aspect of the employment relationship.

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Employment Tribunals

  • Drafting your defence to a Tribunal claim
  • Full case preparation
  • Tribunal representation
  • ACAS negotiation
  • Witness hearing preparation
  • Legal updates & training
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HR Consultancy & Helpline

  • Contracts of employment
  • Employee handbooks & policy documents
  • Appraisal system design
  • Job description drafting
  • Helpline: disputes, grievances, disciplinary & appeals
  • On-site support if required
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Project Work & Consultancy

  • Restructuring & redundancy
  • Change management
  • On-site consultation meetings
  • Job evaluation
  • Assessment Centres
  • Performance & appraisal management
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Learning & Development

  • Management development
  • Leadership coaching
  • Stress management
  • Legal updates & training
  • Capability & absence management
  • Psychometric testing
Why People2

The difference is in how we work

No call centres. No juniors. Just direct, experienced, commercial advice.

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Direct Access

You have one dedicated contact and speak to them directly — no call queues, no message-taking intermediaries.

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Commercial Focus

We understand your business goals. Advice is practical and pragmatic, not just legally correct.

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In-house Feel

Clients tell us they forget they're using an external firm. That level of partnership is exactly what we aim for.

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Cost Effective

Fixed monthly helplines from £100. Consultancy rates that undercut traditional law firms by a wide margin.

The team

People who know what they're doing

Our small, senior team means every client benefits from decades of real-world experience — not a trainee learning on the job.

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Louise Chamberlain

MCIPD · Employment Law Consultant

Background in Telecommunications, working alongside the Cable & Wireless Plc internal law team. Spent 10 years preparing Employment Tribunal cases before founding People Two Limited in 2002. Specialist in developing and managing the full employment relationship — policy, contracts, dispute, disciplinary and tribunal support.

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Karen McVicar

MCIPD · HR Consultant

Diverse industry experience across blue chip multinationals and SMEs, including senior HR roles with Tesco, Going Places, the NHS and the Health & Safety Executive. 10+ years of consultancy expertise covering strategic manpower planning, competency management, union negotiations and compliance. Qualified practitioner in MBTI, ILM, IOSH and Saville & Holdsworth.

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John P. Hall

Solicitor

Former Senior Partner of Gordons LLP, qualified as a Solicitor in 1979. Highly experienced Employment Tribunal advocate and strategic advisor on restructuring. Lead Employment Lawyer for Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc. Represented Halfords in Employment Tribunals for 7 years with a 100% success rate. Extensive Trade Union dispute experience.

Client feedback

What our clients say

From national retailers to growing SMEs — organisations of every size trust People2 with their most sensitive HR matters.

"Our tribunals have dramatically reduced as we have expert advice at the front end."
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Caroline Fraser Head of HR, Halfords Head Office
"I like the way I can discuss various options rather than just receiving legal advice."
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Becky Laycock Regional HR Manager, Halfords
"I have just one contact and direct access to this person when I need it."
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Kate MacBeth HR Manager, Halfords Head Office
"People2 were found to be extremely cost effective, reducing our legal fees substantially over six years by thousands of pounds."
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Allan Otley Managing Director, Cars2 Limited
"Their advice was considerate to the commercial needs of a small business like ours. Prompt, reassuring and cheaper than solicitors."
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Chris Matthewman Managing Director, Matthewmans
"I view the service as an extension of the HR team — sometimes I forget we work for different companies!"
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Clare Fox HR Manager, RAC Auto Windscreens
Charge rates

Transparent, straightforward pricing

We cost a proposal to fit your business needs. Here are our helpline tariffs and consultancy rates as a guide.

Monthly Helpline
£100
per month · up to 50 employees
Unlimited calls, expert advice, documentation support and on-site cover if needed.
Monthly Helpline
£350
per month · 150–259 employees
Comprehensive support for mid-size organisations including strategic HR and compliance advice.
Consultancy
£70
per hour · Employment Law Consultant
Project work, on-site visits, restructuring advice, tribunal support and more. Solicitor rates from £125/hr.
300+ employees and bespoke daily rates available upon request. Fixed-price quotations can be agreed to suit your requirements. Contact us for a tailored proposal →
Get in touch

Let's talk about your needs

Whether you need ongoing helpline support, one-off advice or full Tribunal representation — we'd love to hear from you.

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Website people2.net
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Registered company People Two Limited
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Specialisms Employment Law · HR Consultancy · Tribunal Representation · Learning & Development
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Response time We aim to respond to all enquiries within one business day
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