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Mr Dirk Van Heck

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Work Department

Dirk is an experienced lawyer who can carry out all the functions of solicitor as well as barrister (having a litigation extension to his practicing certificate), and regularly runs disputes from their inception to their conclusion. He previously worked in full time employment for a law firm overseas and currently undertakes consultancy work for an international law firm in the City, in addition to his independent practice as a barrister.

Position

Deputy Head of Chambers

Career

Dirk van Heck – Testimonials

“Dirk acted for me on a complicated trust of land case and successfully won the case for me due to his in-depth knowledge and professional capability. He is also extremely personable and totally dedicated to his work.” – Alison Middleton, homeowner.

“My company recently had the privilege of being represented by Dirk in a county court action. He showed a great ability to cut through the issues and focus on the facts. Calm and eloquent, he quickly exposed the smokescreens and inconsistencies put up by the defence and resoundingly won us the day. I would have no hesitation recommending Dirk as an excellent commercial barrister and advocate.” – Anthony Dallison, CEO, Fern Marketing Ltd.

“Dear Dirk, I just want to thank you for your assistance in our recent employment tribunal. We were all grateful for your professional yet charming manner throughout the proceedings. You made us feel as though you had a genuine interest in our case and calmly guided us through our first such tribunal, reducing the stress levels by some measure. We felt that you were a ‘safe pair of hands’, and the icing on the cake at the end of it all was that we won! I will not hesitate to recommend colleagues to you for advice and assistance…” – Colin Farmer FCA, Partner, Alliotts Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors.

A big thank you Dirk from Viola, Marina and myself. It was a real pleasure to see a master of his trade apply his magic. From the moment you arrived you put us all at rest and confident we had made not only the right choice but you would represent Viola in the manner she deserved. Viola has been carrying this weight around for many years and you have started her on the right path to being happy again. We are so grateful for what you have achieved for Viola that gives some security to her and her daughter. Eternally grateful Dirk – partner of Viola Abdalmalak, homeowner.

Languages

English

Memberships

>London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
>Bar Standards Board
>The General Council of the Bar

Education

‣ MA (Cantab.) – First Class
‣ Postgraduate Diploma in Law (City University)
‣ Bar Vocational Course (Inns of Court School of Law) – Very Competent
‣ Jules Thorn & Astbury Scholar of the Middle Temple
‣ 2001 – Called to the Bar of England & Wales
‣ 2009 – Called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (British Virgin Islands)
‣ 2014 – Attained the right to conduct litigation