Martyn’s Law – is your school prepared?
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 became law on 3 April 2025. It is commonly known as ‘Martyn’s Law’, in honour
I qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and joined Tees in January 2025. I have 25 years of experience in the law relating to children, most recently in the Education Sector. Before joining Tees I worked for a Local Authority and obtained extensive experience in Children’s safeguarding issues and the law relating to Looked After Children.
More recently, I have experience and have advised in respect of:
I am part of the Bishop’s Stortford Litigation team, and we can provide a bespoke approach to suit your needs. We are a diverse group with a wide range of experience, from which we can draw to provide the best possible experience for our clients.
Our experience with Tees was excellent from start to finish, with Victoria Kerr and Alexandra Kremer providing outstanding, knowledgeable, and responsive support throughout our EHCP tribunal, making a complex and stressful process feel manageable while always giving us confidence in their expertise. Thanks to their dedication and professionalism, we successfully secured a place for our son at St Elizabeths School and would highly recommend them.
I obtained my LLB Law Degree from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, followed by a Post Graduate Diploma at the College of Law.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 became law on 3 April 2025. It is commonly known as ‘Martyn’s Law’, in honour
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