Michael Horne
Head of Legal
Alan, commonly known as Michael, is based in the Hereford office and opened the first Kidwells business, namely the solicitors, in 2007. After graduating from Derby and Wolverhampton universities with a degree in law, as well as completing his legal practice course, he practiced as a solicitor at several different law firms, across Herefordshire and the West Midlands. Michael practices all areas of Law that Kidwells offers and has extensive knowledge of being a solicitor, for over 15 years.
Since opening the solicitors, he has founded many different businesses and achieved other qualifications such as becoming an Ocean Yacht Master, Pilot, Sky diver and Sea diver. Michael understands the requirements of businesses of all kinds, so wherever you are in your business, you can feel confident that Michael has faced the same challenges and triumphs personally and come out of it successfully.
In Michael’s free time he enjoys sailing and spending time with his family.
Sarah Laight
HR, Compliance & Business Support Director
Sarah is based in the Hereford office and began her journey at Kidwells in 2017. Sarah has worked for over two decades, working within a law firm. Sarah has a meticulous eye for detail, making sure the Kidwells team is organised, support staff are trained, and clients and third parties are updated.
In Sarah’s free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Emily Horne
Operations Director & COFA
Emily is based in the Hereford office and began her journey at Kidwells in 2020. Emily worked within a finance function for several years, before joining Kidwells. Her knowledge of how larger organisations are run influenced the growth of the Kidwells Group. Emily achieved an ACCA diploma in Accounting and Business, whilst managing the Marketing, Sales and Finance teams.
In Emily’s free time, she enjoys playing netball, where she is chairman for the Herefordshire Netball League, and loves spending time with her friends and family.
Abby Washbourne
Solicitor, Director of Family & Crime
Abby is based in the Hereford office and began her journey at Kidwells in 2021. After graduating from the University of Worcester with a First Class Law Degree, she has continued her professional development, completing both her Masters Degree and LPC at the University of Law whilst undertaking a Training Contract to become a Solicitor. Abby is a qualified solicitor and is Head of the Crime and Family departments at Kidwells.
In Abby’s spare time, she loves baking and spending time with her dogs.
