Alison Coates-Howard

Alison Coates-Howard currently serves as Group General Counsel at nGAGE Specialist Recruitment and as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Stroud Women's Refuge, where support for women and children is prioritized. Prior experience includes roles as Global General Counsel at Opus Talent Solutions, Legal Counsel at Arval BNP Paribas Group focusing on SME engagement and cross-European product development, and Legal Counsel at Ecotricity, where GDPR implementation and legal advice in the retail energy sector were key responsibilities. Additional positions have included Legal Counsel for Forest Green Rovers Football Club and advocacy work for Target Ovarian Cancer after personal diagnosis. Alison's career began as a Senior Paralegal at GOLDINGHAMS LAW LLP, following a transition from the hospitality industry. Educational qualifications include an LPC from BPP Law School, an LLB from The Open University, and a Cilex from CILEX Law School.