Leora joined Burgess Mee Family Law in November 2020. She previously worked at Vardags where she completed her training contract and qualified as a solicitor in January 2019. Leora advises on the full spectrum of family law issues, including divorce, financial remedies, Schedule 1, TOLATA and disputes relating to children (such as contact, schooling, leave to remove). She has particular experience and interest in high net worth matrimonial cases with complex or unusual assets, such as international business assets and/or trust assets. She is an astute litigator and has specialist knowledge and experience of dealing with cases involving non-disclosure, disclosure from third parties, joinder and intervenors.

At the same time, Leora is committed to helping her clients reach an amicable settlement outside of court and many of her cases utilise NCDR (non-court dispute resolution) and do not see the courtroom. Leora also advises on the preparation of pre and post nuptial agreements.

Leora is an active member of Resolution; the largest organisation of family lawyers that encourages a constructive approach to resolving family issues. She is a member of the Resolution Drafting Committee which focuses on ensuring the precedents for financial remedy orders and agreements are correct, up to date in accordance with latest case law and promotes best practice.

Her experience also extends to Private Client matters, including the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975. In November 2020, she passed the STEP Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation Exam with Distinction.

Leora read English at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. She was awarded an Astbury Scholarship and Harmsworth Entrance Exhibition from The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple to study the Graduate Diploma in Law which she undertook at City University London. Leora then completed the LPC at BPP Law School and obtained her Higher Rights (Civil) with the University of Law.

Whilst at City University, Leora worked on a number of pro bono schemes including The School Exclusions Project, an initiative aiding permanently excluded children’s return to mainstream education by providing legal advice and advocacy. She was a Group Leader in Big Voice London’s model law commission which focused on potential changes to the law surrounding surrogacy as well as a Mentor for the Vocalise debating program. More recently, Leora has organised Burgess Mee's involvement and fundraising initiative in the London Legal Walk.

When not working, Leora is most likely to be pursuing her passion for dance or yoga. She is classically trained in Ballet, Modern and Tap dance and regularly attends classes across London. Her other interests include food, Scrabble and beautiful shoes.