JUNIOR PROFILE
Hannah Slarks

Hannah Slarks

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 6 practice areas

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Hannah Slarks is an experienced barrister who is a strong choice for either claimants or public authorities in a variety of cases. She is particularly knowledgeable about the law as it relates to the provision of health, social care and housing. Recent work includes challenges brought against the government concerning its Rwanda asylum plan.

Education - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Hannah Slarks is a highly regarded education and employment law junior, with particular expertise in issues relating to the Equality Act and sexual misconduct within education. She regularly handles judicial reviews and has appeared across the upper echelons of the UK courts.

Employment - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Hannah Slarks is particularly skilled in handling cases in the financial sector, including those concerning senior managerial staff. She is an expert in cases involving discrimination, whistle-blowing and harassment.

Independent Investigations - All Circuits

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Hannah Slarks is a go-to barrister for investigations. Her specialist expertise in employment, education and public law makes her well placed to handle investigations, particularly those involving schools and universities.

Community Care - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Hannah Slarks has featured on behalf of the government in a number of major test cases, including matters taken to the Supreme Court. She also has experience leading on judicial reviews for individual care packages.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Hannah Slarks is an experienced junior with a broad civil liberties practice. She has a particular specialism in handling discrimination and freedom of expression claims.

Strengths

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  • Hannah punches above her weight; it is difficult for a judge to disagree with her. She has polished submissions and very strategic advice, and she thinks about the bigger picture at all times.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
  • Hannah is a go-to junior for freedom of speech and education in public law matters. She doesn't beat around the bush and highlights risks early. She is a pragmatic, calm and methodical advocate.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
  • Hannah's pleadings are stunning.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
  • We have used her on large, more complex and challenging cases. I was super impressed by her and by her terrific mastery of large amounts of material. She has a very good bedside manner with clients.

    EducationUK Bar
  • In terms of her advocacy, she was excellent. She has got a good style and is calm and methodical.

    EducationUK Bar
  • Hannah is a highly talented junior. Her star shines brightly.

    EmploymentUK Bar

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