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 conducting regulatory work for the Health and Safety Executive

Areas of special legal expertise: Prosecuting solicitor for the Health and Safety Executive, including case preparation and advocacy

Committees or organisations (to support the claim of specialist legal expertise):

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Crime

What to do if I am arrested or interviewed by the police

What do I do if I am, or someone I know is, arrested or invited for an interview with the police? Don't panic - let Laura Leech explain: Everyone, regardless of status or means, is entitled to free and independent legal advice when being interviewed...

What to do if you're at risk of being disqualified from driving

At risk of disqualification from driving? Let Laura Leech explain: The courts have various powers to impose disqualifications of varying lengths on drivers following their involvement in a criminal offence. Not many people know that in some circumstances a...

Executive Pay Ratio Reporting

The Companies (Miscellaneous Reporting) Regulations 2018 , made under the Companies Act 2006 , came into force on 1 January 2019. The Regulations introduce new corporate governance reporting requirements for UK-listed companies with an average of more than...

Informing and Consulting Employees

The EU Information and Consultation Directive 2002 established minimum requirements for companies with more than 50 employees for consulting and informing them on a wide variety of subjects. The Directive does not apply to those businesses with fewer than 50...

Informing and Consulting Employees

A Guide to Shared Parental Leave

Regulations that came into force on 1 December 2014 made changes to the way in which eligible parents can take leave after the birth or adoption of a child. Shared parental leave (SPL) aims to introduce more flexible, more equal arrangements that will...