Antony has considerable experience across a number of sectors including education, healthcare and complex projects. Having spent the majority of his career working in the City of London, he moved to the South West in 2013 where he established and grew one of the largest education practices in the UK.

Laura has been providing legal support and advice to schools and academies for over six years. Starting her career at a top 100 law firm, she was instrumental in growing the education team at that firm to be one of the largest and best respected in the Country.

Russell is a Barrister and partner at PHP. He has considerable expertise in the fields of education, employment and public law having been called to the Bar in 2008.

From graduating with a Business Management Degree, Josie has over 20 years business operation experience, predominantly in the education sector. She has gained a broad range of executive level experience and project management expertise along the way, gaining MCIPS, ILM 4 in Leadership and becoming a certified GDPR practitioner.

James has over 20 years of experience in the education and further education sector, with specialist expertise in MIS, further education funding, funding optimisation, data returns and internal audit.

Jason is an Associate at PHP Law, and joined the team in 2022. Prior to joining PHP Law, Jason previously worked in the legal department of a Local Authority for over a decade advising on a wide range of property law matters developing a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Jordan is the Accounts Manager and a Senior Paralegal at PHP Law, and joined the team in 2020.

In 2015 Darren completed his undergraduate legal studies at the old Royal Naval College in Greenwich and has since gone on to study a master’s in law and sucessfully complete the vocational stage of solicitor training with specialisms in commercial law, employment law, family law, international law, and human rights.

David has held senior leadership positions as Head Teacher, Chief Executive of a Multi Academy Trust and Diocesan Director of Education.

Anna joined the team as Project Manager in 2022. She has over 18 years experience supporting Senior Executives in delivering key aspects of business strategy and leading on the delivery of People and Organisational change projects.

Amy joined the team as a Senior HR Consultant in 2022. Amy is an associate member of the CIPD having completed both Level 3 and Level 5 CIPD qualifications. Prior to joining PHP, Amy worked as a HR Advisor at a multi-academy trust in Devon covering 18 primary schools. This role has given Amy a wide range of casework experience.