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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Employment - fit notes and sickness absence - Covid 19

As a temporary measure to assist with the Covid-19 response, the Government has relaxed the rules around providing employers with medical evidence to support sickness absence. This is predominantly to ease the pressure on general practices as they deal with...

COVID-19 and the recovery of commercial rent arrears

COVID-19 and the recovery of commercial rent arrears Commercial landlords have been significantly impacted during COVID-19 due to various legislative changes preventing any meaningful enforcement of commercial rent arrears. As lockdown...

Construction Industry VAT Changes Ahead

Businesses in the construction industry are reminded that on 1 October 2020 the new VAT domestic reverse charge will come into force. This is being introduced as an anti-fraud measure and will see a major change in accounting for VAT on some construction...

Who Pays the Rates?

When a company that is the tenant of a property goes into liquidation, it is normal for the liquidator to disclaim the lease on the premises. Business rates must be paid by the 'person entitled to possession of the property' ( Local Government Finance Act...

Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes - Rules

If you are a landlord it is vital that you are aware of the requirement that all deposits taken by landlords and letting agents for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) in England and Wales must be protected by a tenancy deposit protection scheme. There are...

Tips for Business Borrowers

With the economy improving, businesses will be thinking about financing the expected expansion of trade. Borrowing cost often dominates the thinking, but it isn’t all about the cost of the loan. In order to negotiate the right deal, here are some tips...