Lara Moore
Ashfords LLPAshfords LLP stands out for its niche focus on port and harbour work, with clients describing the dedicated practitioners as ‘the best at what they do’. Practice head Lara Moore is hailed as ’the leading ports and harbour lawyer in the country’ and noted for her ‘unparalleled knowledge’ of this area. Specialisms include complex Harbour Orders and Brexit-related issues, marine licensing and regulation, harbour dues litigation, and high-value coastal development matters. Tommy Fox is recommended for his ’real industry interest’.
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Testimonials
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‘Lara Moore has unparalleled knowledge of UK port and harbour legislation.’
‘Efficient, thorough, knowledgeable, accessible and reasonable on costs.’
‘Lara Moore is excellent, practical, hard working, loyal and fair with clients.’
‘Lara Moore has in-depth knowledge of the subject area and her advice is provided in a practical, timely and clear manner. She has significant experience in dealing with matters such as Harbour Revision Orders and has provided excellent advice in connection with the operation and regeneration of harbours generally.’
‘Outstanding knowledge of UK harbour legislation.'
‘I haven't used another firm for maritime as Ashfords are the best at what they do.’
‘Lara Moore is the leading ports and harbour lawyer in the country, she is concise, commercial and her industry knowledge is exceptional. Tommy Fox is approachable, knowledgable and responsive with a real industry interest.’
‘Specialist industry knowledge and experience relating to maritime and ports specifically. The team are helpful, approachable and able to share experiences to provide comfort and assurance when required. The team have established relationships with regulators and make the processes simple and understandable for all from colleagues to board executives.’
Key clients
- Peel Ports (London Medway & Clydeport)
- Hutchinson Ports (the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company: Port of Felixstowe)
- Port of Tyne Authority (Port of Tyne)
- Portsmouth City Council (Portsmouth International Port)
- Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited
- Milford Haven Port Authority
- Poole Harbour Commissioners
- British Ports Association
- UK Harbour Masters’ Association (UKHMA)
- Shoreham Port Authority
- Nicolas James Group Ltd.
- Lancaster Port Commission
- Department of Infrastructure (Isle of Man Government)
- Littlehampton Harbour Board
- Padstow Harbour Commissioners
- Cornwall Council (Penzance, St Ives, Bude, Port of Truro, Penryn, Portreath, Portscatho, Newquay, Prince of Wales Pier (Falmouth) and Portwrinkle Harbours)
- North Devon Council (Lynmouth and Ilfracombe Harbours)
- Dorset Council (Bridport and Lyme Regis Harbours, Weymouth Harbour)
- Falmouth Harbour Commissioners
- Chichester Harbour Authority
- Langstone Harbour Board
- Looe Harbour Commissioners
- Fowey Harbour Commissioners
- Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority
- East Suffolk Council (Southwold Harbour)
- Cattewater Harbour Commissioners (Port of Plymouth)
- Flight 4 Whitby
- St Mawes Pier and Harbour Authority
- South Hams District Council (Salcombe Harbour)
- Port of Exeter (Exeter City Council)
- Bristol City Council (Bristol City Docks and Portishead Pier)
- Falmouth Harbour Commissioners
Work highlights
- Advising Hutchinson Ports on a Harbour Revision Order at Port of Felixstowe.
- Advising Peel Ports (Clydeport & London Medway) on statutory harbour authority-related matters, including Harbour Revision Orders.
- Advising Milford Haven Port Authority on its proposed floating offshore wind infrastructure development and associated FLOWMIS funding bid.
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Lara Moore