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Hannah Slarks

Hannah Slarks

11KBW, London

Position

Hannah is a highly sought after junior, with a practice spanning public and regulatory, employment and education law. In her public and regulatory practice, Hannah has wide-ranging experience acting for both claimants and public bodies. She is consistently instructed in policy cases of major public importance, as well as sensitive matters concerning the rights of individuals. She has particular expertise in the community care, healthcare and education sectors. Hannah also has significant experience in matters relating to conduct within political parties. She acted as sole counsel for the lead complainants to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into anti-Semitism in the Labour Party. She has also acted for the Electoral Commission against various pro- Brexit campaigning bodies. In employment law, Hannah regularly appears in the employment tribunals, the EAT, the county court, the High Court and the Court of Appeal, dealing with all stages of litigation. She is frequently instructed by employers to conduct sensitive internal investigations. She has extensive experience in complex discrimination matters, and is acting for the Government in a series of cases concerning the right to strike. In education law, Hannah acts for all kinds of educational institutions and providers, as well as for families in litigation, appeals and investigations. She has particular expertise in cases involving allegations of sexual abuse in educational settings.

Languages

French.

Education

University of Bristol (BA Hons); University of Cambridge, Hughes Hall (BA Hons); Kaplan Law School (BPTC).

Mentions

London Bar

Administrative law and human rights

Leading junior2
Hannah Slarks –11KBW 'She is a truly persuasive advocate with a gift for eloquence. Her intelligence sparkles in court.'
London Bar

Court of Protection: health and welfare

Leading junior5
Hannah Slarks – 11KBW 'Hannah is very conscientious and bright. She is well-organised, focused and has a good sense of relevance.'
London Bar

Education

Leading junior3
Hannah Slarks – 11KBW ‘Hannah is very clear to define the issues and see a path through to success. Approachable and great client care too.’
London Bar

Employment

Leading junior2
Hannah Slarks –11KBW 'Hannah is excellent. She is very experienced in discrimination matters, with excellent technical skills. She is incredibly responsive and brilliant with clients - she is clearly operating beyond her year of call.'