ISOLAS LLP

Shipping/ Commercial Transactions

Associate

Shakira is an accomplished legal professional, having earned her Law degree from Birkbeck, University of London, and subsequently completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at The University of Law, followed by the Professional Skills Course (PSC) in London.

Admitted as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales in 2021, Shakira further solidified her international legal standing by obtaining admission as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Gibraltar in 2023, showcasing her commitment to excellence and versatility as a dual-qualified Solicitor.

Shakira commenced her training contract with ISOLAS in February 2022 where she undertook seats in Litigation, Corporate/Commercial Law, and Private Client matters.

Since her admission to the Gibraltar Bar, Shakira has been working in the corporate and commercial Law department. Shakira works alongside Partner Christian Hernandez on commercial transactions, financial services and has extended her practice area involving shipping disputes

Prior to joining ISOLAS, Shakira worked as a criminal, fraud and civil defence Solicitor at Bark&Co. a London law firm situated in the heart of the City. In this role, she adeptly handled high-stakes cases, defending against allegations from eminent regulatory bodies such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Serious Fraud Office (SFO), and managing complex fraud-related criminal and civil charges in London.

Shakira’s practice areas extend to specialising in commercial transactions and shipping at ISOLAS. Her background as a defense Solicitor in London equips her to navigate civil and shipping disputes when assisting the team in contentious matters

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