Leah Pollard

Leah Pollard

Blwyddyn Galw: 2010
Clerc: Michael Lieberman

Leah was taken on as a member of chambers in September 2013 following the successful completion of her pupillage and she accepts instructions in all chambers’ areas of discipline. She has undertaken infant settlement hearings, directions and allocation hearings, mortgage possessions, bankruptcies, summary judgment applications and applications to set aside judgment. Additionally, she has prosecuted and defended in the magistrates’ court, including licensing proceedings prosecuted by local authorities.

Before commencing her pupillage Leah worked for two firms of Cardiff-based solicitors during which time she worked on high-profile murder and conspiracy cases as well as preparing cases on behalf of the Police Federation in relation to disciplinary proceedings brought against officers of South Wales Police. She is currently instructed on behalf of the Federation to assist in the preparation of a civil claim for misfeasance in a public office.

Leah was educated at Cams Hill School, Fareham, City of Bath Sixth Form College and Cardiff University. She undertook the Bar Vocational Course at Cardiff Law School. Leah’s pupil supervisors have been David Elias and Emily Davies.