Lara has been based in Dubai since 1999 and has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the laws and business practices in the region.  Lara has worked for leading international and regional firms in the UAE as well as having co-founded boutique TMT and Intellectual Property firm The Rights Lawyers in Dubai. Lara has extensive experience providing practical legal and commercial advice on a wide variety of matters including all aspects of protection and enforcement of intellectual property, with particular focus on portfolio management and brand custodianship, licensing and franchise agreements, and related disputes and litigation.  Her client base is very broad and includes local and regional franchise groups, high-end retail groups, and sovereign wealth funds.