Lara Burch
Lara became the firm's Senior Partner in January 2026. She is a Commercial partner with over 25 years' experience advising on high value, complex commercial transactions across a number of sectors, in the UK and internationally.
Much of her client work centres on the transport and energy sectors, alongside a growing focus on Natural Capital projects.
Lara is exceptionally responsive and adopts a common sense, pragmatic approach in negotiations."
I am committed to delivering a quality service to my clients, many of whom I have supported for well over a decade.
I have a particular interest in Natural Capital and the role that businesses need to play in nature's recovery, to restore essential biodiversity and mitigate the escalating effects of climate change.
As Senior Partner, I prioritise creating a working environment that supports each individual, challenges them to achieve their full potential and enables them to provide excellent service to our clients. I also champion the firm's pro bono and charitable activities, ensuring we continue to make an active contribution to the local communities in which we operate.
Leading on advice to NewCold on its contracts for highly automated cold storage solutions, across Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand
Leading our advice to the Department for Transport on various major rail projects.
Acting for RS Group PLC on various projects linked to the restructuring of its international supply chains.
Ongoing support to National Grid Electricity Distribution on its major procurement contracts.