Claire Rolston

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Claire Rolston is our principal solicitor and resident employment expert, having practised employment law almost exclusively since she qualified in 2001. After leaving her native North East to study Law and German at Liverpool University, Claire finally returned “home” in 2012, bringing with her the law firm she had set up whilst living and working in Leeds. Claire’s calm approach brings a confident reassurance for clients and she divides her time between advising employees and employers, which gives her a more rounded view of the employment relationship and helps resolve disputes when they arise. Claire has been described by one of her HR clients as a “straight-talking expert who can make the complex understandable”. She also enjoys training HR professionals and management on issues that might expose companies to an employment tribunal claim. Being a litigator at heart, she especially enjoys dealing with tribunal claims and has enjoyed particular success in claims brought on behalf of town and parish clerks. Claire has two daughters who keep her very busy, mostly on the football field, where she is now an FA Level 1 qualified football coach. If she can find any spare time, she tries to fit in a game of golf or two. She’s also recently uncovered the joy of skiing and tries to visit the Aosta Valley whenever she can.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 281865

  • Based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  • Licensed for 24 years

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Claire Rolston is our principal solicitor and resident employment expert, having practised employment law almost exclusively since she qualified in 2001. After leaving her native North East to study Law and German at Liverpool University, Claire finally returned “home” in 2012, bringing with her the law firm she had set up whilst living and working in Leeds. Claire’s calm approach brings a confident reassurance for clients and she divides her time between advising employees and employers, which gives her a more rounded view of the employment relationship and helps resolve disputes when they arise. Claire has been described by one of her HR clients as a “straight-talking expert who can make the complex understandable”. She also enjoys training HR professionals and management on issues that might expose companies to an employment tribunal claim. Being a litigator at heart, she especially enjoys dealing with tribunal claims and has enjoyed particular success in claims brought on behalf of town and parish clerks. Claire has two daughters who keep her very busy, mostly on the football field, where she is now an FA Level 1 qualified football coach. If she can find any spare time, she tries to fit in a game of golf or two. She’s also recently uncovered the joy of skiing and tries to visit the Aosta Valley whenever she can.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 281865

  • Based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  • Licensed for 24 years

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  • CLR Law Limited

    Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration

    Until Present

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  • English
  • German

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Baltimore House, Baltic Business Quarter, Gateshead, NE8 3DF

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Needed an Employment solicitor regarding a settlement agreement. From speaking with Hannah Close initially she was so friendly and put me at ease when I needed it. Claire Rolston dealt with the agreement, she was so helpful, friendly and knowledgeable and secured a good deal for me which I was delighted with. I would highly recommend CLR LAW.

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Thank you Claire

Great service from Claire Kind considerate and professional throughout

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Very good advice, would recommend

I worked with Claire Rolston earlier this year on an employment law matter after she was recommended to me by a professional contact. She gave me very clear advice and talked me through the legal implications of various options. Clare was very efficient and professional throughout our engagement and I would recommend her if you need advice on an employment law matter.

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Anna Ramsden

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this lovely review for Claire.

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Very satisfied with the legal help from Anna and Claire. They were both exceptionally professional and went above and beyond to help me with my case. I would recommend them both highly to anyone dealing with an employment issue.

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Anna Ramsden

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this review Chloe, it was a pleasure to assist you and we wish you all the best.

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CLR Law Limited's Involvement relating to Legal Matters

Always helped and advised me when I contacted them and where very friendly.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this review Valerie, we really appreciate your comments.

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Approachable, contactable, professional and efficient. Claire and Anna were a pleasure to deal with.

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Thank you very much for leaving this review Gavin. We wish you all the best for the future.

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Louise

Claire is absolutely lovely, very professional and supportive. I’d 100% recommend her services. Quick, thorough, knowledgeable, helpful and effective.

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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review Louise. We wish you all the best for the future.

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