Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

As well as being an employment lawyer, Clare Ward is a leading collective labor relations lawyer working nationally with clients across the country. Qualifying in 2003 with a trade union firm, Clare gained valuable insight before joining Eversheds Sutherland in 2007. She helps employers with all aspects of their union relationships, providing not only legal but also business critical strategic support. From supporting employers through the recognition process; drafting recognition and collective agreements as part of helping clients review and re-define their Union relationships; improving employee engagement; to pay negotiation strategy (including requests for information). She provides critical support if relationships breakdown and employers are faced with industrial action or other disruption. She guides employers through significant change projects (collective redundancies, restructuring, TUPE etc) where navigating and maintaining the labor relations environment can be crucial. Clare is responsible for the global employment training business..

Clare is a champion of Eversheds Sutherland’s inclusive values. She leads the Nottingham office D&I Spectrum group, drawing together the firm’s people networks on a local level and strives to make the Nottingham office a place where we foster a diverse and inclusive culture. She plays an active role in the global gender network, leading the way as a career topic champion.

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