Shazia Akhtar
Shazia practises in public and administrative law - including education law, discrimination, community care, and human rights. She undertakes work for individuals, the OS and local authorities in the Court of Protection (both property and affairs and health and welfare). Her practice also includes commercial work such as contractual disputes, property disputes relating to academies, advising on pensions in the context of local government, judicially reviewing decisions of the Financial Conduct Authority and procurement matters, particularly in relation to public authorities.
She has a diverse practice, acting for local authorities; public bodies; NGOs; commercial organisations and individuals. She is ranked as a leading junior by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Shazia is also a qualified mediator (ADR Group).
Where appropriate Shazia is happy to receive instructions on a direct access basis.
Shazia is Consultant Editor of Halsbury’s Laws of England, Education (Vols 35-36A) 2020.