Mr David Ward > Blacks Solicitors LLP > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile
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Mr David Ward

Work Department
Employment Law
Position
Partner
Career
David Ward joined Blacks Solicitors in 2011 where he completed his training contract and then qualified into the Employment Law team in 2013. He became an Associate Solicitor in 2016 and was promoted to Partner in 2019. David’s rapid promotion to Partner reflects only his skill and talent as an employment practitioner and litigator.
David currently acts for both high net worth/senior individuals and companies and is known for providing all clients with clear, down to earth and practical legal advice, combined with excellent client care. David specialises in running, often complex, employment tribunal litigation, negotiating contentious settlement agreements, and advising upon all aspects of employment law disputes.
Known for his tenacious attitude towards litigation, David has developed a robust practice representing Respondents and both single and group Claimants. David specialises in advising on disputes in the education sector, the Police/MOD and the manufacturing and agricultural industries.
Outside of work, David takes part in the University of Law pro bono advice clinic, advising members of the public on employment issues whilst also giving law students the opportunity to participate in the giving of and recording of legal advice. He has a keen interest in the automotive and agricultural sectors which align with his hobbies involving classic tractors, farming and track days.
Languages
Some German
Memberships
Law Society, Employment Lawyer’s Association, University of Law Pro Bono Clinic
Lawyer Rankings
Yorkshire and the Humber > Employment > Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
Blacks Solicitors LLP‘s ‘outstanding’ employment team works for both employers and employees on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Paul Kelly and Tom Moyes co-head the employment team. Kelly focuses on acting for owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth individuals, particularly advising on service agreements, restrictive covenants and the negotiation of exit packages. Moyes has developed a specialism in acting for employment businesses and agencies within the recruitment sector. Chris Allen is noted for his advisory work regarding senior executives and negotiating exit packages, while David Ward is experienced in acting for high-net-worth and senior individuals, particularly in the Employment Tribunal.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Private client > Family: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
- Employment > Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
- Real estate > Property litigation
- Real estate > Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
- Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire