Lara Hicks

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Introduction

Lara is a sought after civil practitioner with a wealth of experience in dealing with shipping and property related disputes, in particular. For over a decade prior to being called to the Bar in 2015, Lara was in practice as a solicitor.

Lara has a rich and varied legal background. In 2003 she qualified in South Africa as an attorney, conveyancer and notary public. She emigrated to England and in 2004 qualified as an English solicitor. She also qualified as a notary public of England & Wales in 2008. Lara commenced practice in England working with a large regional firm, specialising in property law.  She then extended her practice into the niche area of shipping, working in the City for almost a decade.

Lara obtained higher rights of audience in April 2015 and was called to the Bar six months later.

As a property specialist with broad experience and expertise largely in Landlord & Tenant and Real Property, Lara offers expedient advice and robust advocacy before the courts and tribunals.

Within her maritime and commodities practice, Lara adopts a commercial approach when dealing with disputes, with her clients’ best interests always at the forefront of her mind.

She accepts instructions from solicitors but is also fully accredited by the Bar Standards Board to accept instructions direct from individuals and businesses including shipowners, charterers, insurers and traders.

Direct Access

Lara is accredited to accept work under Direct access, also known as Public access, in suitable cases. In order to instruct Lara on a Direct access basis, please contact her clerks on +44 (0) 20 7242 6476 or at [email protected].

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Cape Town.Bachelor of Laws, University of Cape Town [Dean's Merit List].Postgraduate Diploma in Notarial Practice, University of Cambridge.

Awards & Prizes Merit list of the Dean of the Law Faculty of the University of Cape Town. Highest marks at The School of Legal Practice (established by the Law Society of South Africa to provide postgraduate, vocational courses for law graduates) in: (1) commercial contracts, (2) constitutional law and procedure, (3) matrimonial matters and (4) business management.