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"Lucas has been an invaluable part of our lives, both professionally and personally. He’s sharp, detail-oriented, and brings a level of thoroughness that inspires complete confidence..."


"His skill in handling complex situations, especially during cross-examination, is exceptional" 


"Over time, he’s become more than a trusted advisor; he’s a respected and valued presence in our family"

Lucas Hunter is the Managing Director of Hunter Lawyers and a civil solicitor with Higher Rights of Audience. Formerly a commercial and chancery barrister, his practice now is focussed largely on advising and representing high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, their families and their private offices, both in the UK and internationally.

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Lucas is retained in matter of substantial complexity and sensitivity, often involving significant personal or commercial exposure. He acts for a select group of private clients, including principals of prominent family offices, internationally recognised public figures, leading clinicians and scientists, senior executives and high-profile individuals across entertainment, sport and industry.

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He is known for his ability to navigate high-value, high-stakes disputes and implement creative strategies. Instructions frequently involve cross-boarder trust and corporate litigation and confidential family and business disputes. He is often called upon to serve as personal legal counsel where long-term, relationship-sensitive advisory work is required. 

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In addition to his advisory work, Lucas is a dual-accredited mediator in the UK and the United States and has led advanced training in alternative dispute resolution for members of the Bar and Judiciary.

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He studied law at the College of Law, Christleton and has undertaken further specialist training at BBP Law School, ADRg and the University of Oxford.

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Selected Instructions (confidential and anonymised)

• Acted in the removal of a director of a multi-billion dollar company

• Counsel in $400m multi-party commercial dispute

• Representative in a £42B IPO shareholder dispute

• Instructed by corporate entity owned by Middle Eastern royal family

• Counsel in £60m cross-boarder corporate dispute

• Retained by global fashion label in a reputation ally sensitive matter

• Acted in £25m family dispute involving Islamic finance