Chloe Ward

Where/when you studied:

The University of Liverpool 2006-2009, Law LLB

The College of Law Manchester 2010-2011, LPC

Professional expertise before joining the firm: Trainee Solicitor - Commercial litigation

When you joined the firm: October 2014

Department responsibilities (within the firm): Solicitor in the Civil and Commercial Litigation Department and regulatory work for the Health and Safety Executive

Areas of special legal expertise: All general civil and commercial litigation matters and as a prosecuting solicitor for the Health and Safety Executive

Committees or organisations (to support the claim of specialist legal expertise): I also advise on general disputes, contract disputes, professional negligence, contentious probate, debt recovery, consumer disputes and possession proceedings.

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Guides to lease, rent and let residential properties

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Sleeping Time and the National Minimum Wage

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Age Discrimination and Retirement

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A Guide to Selecting Employees for Redundancy

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