Lorraine is a specialist employment solicitor. She studied Law at Liverpool University followed by Chester Law College and qualified as a solicitor in 1995.
Following qualification Lorraine worked in private practice and was partner at a regional law firm following which she has spent 15 years in industry working for two public limited companies. Lorraine has extensive experience across a number of sectors including telecoms and retail and has advised both business clients as well as private individuals in all aspects of employment law from unfair dismissal and breach of contract to complex discrimination and whistleblowing claims.
Lorraine’s time spent in industry means that she has experience of trade unions and industrial relations issues that affect businesses and their employees as well as expertise in specific areas including agency workers and workforce and re-organisational strategy and planning. Lorraine brings her industry experience to employment matters to deliver practical solutions that support wider business strategy.
Outside of work, Lorraine has an active lifestyle keeping up with her young son and relaxation time is spent with friends enjoying a glass of wine.