Hook Tangaza, a leading specialist advisory firm in the legal sector, has appointed Heike Lörcher as Director, joining Nankunda Katangaza and Alison Hook to lead its new Brussels office. This strengthens the firm’s presence in the EU and will expand the client base for its legal regulatory, trade in services and compliance work. It will also enable Hook Tangaza to assist UK clients who wish to understand and influence European Institutions and EU legislation.
Lörcher, who spent 30 years heading the Brussels office of the German Federal Bar, brings a wealth of experience in EU law and policy. She has worked closely with European institutions and regulatory bodies, representing the interests of the legal profession, advising on issues affecting the legal sector, professional regulation, and cross-border policy developments. In her new role, Lörcher will lead Hook Tangaza’s EU-focused work, building on its work on regulatory reform, trade policy, ESG and institutional capacity building. The Brussels office will provide dedicated support for clients engaging with EU institutions, helping them respond to legal and regulatory developments.
Lörcher said: “Hook Tangaza has built a strong reputation for shaping the future of legal services, combining expertise in strategy, regulation and international legal developments. Having worked with the team over the years, I have seen first-hand the impact of their work in supporting governments, regulators, education providers and legal professionals. As UK-EU regulatory and trade relations continue to adapt and develop, this is a pivotal moment to reinforce engagement between the UK and the EU.Our aim is to ensure businesses and legal professionals have a deeper understanding of changing European frameworks, helping them to operate more effectively. I look forward to bringing my experience in EU affairs to this next phase of growth”
“Having a presence in Brussels, at the centre of European policymaking, is not only going to help us expand our European client base but will also enable us to serve our UK clients better. As the EU is a key player in shaping the global regulatory environment, and the European Institutions are just beginning a new five-year term, this is both the perfect time and place for us to grow” said Alison Hook, Director at Hook Tangaza. “Heike is also the perfect fit for Hook Tangaza. Her expertise and leadership will be hugely valuable. She brings exceptional knowledge of EU law and policy, a wide network of contacts across the continent and a proven track record of influence at a European level.”
The appointment is part of a broader growth strategy, which also includes the appointment of Stephanie Do Canto e Castro as Business and Operations Manager, based in the UK. With a background in operations leadership and change management, she has been instrumental in helping high-growth businesses scale, improve efficiency and build long-term resilience. At Hook Tangaza, she will focus on strengthening the business’s operational foundations, ensuring it is well-positioned for continued growth.
Speaking of the business’s growth, Nankunda Katangaza, Director at Hook Tangaza, said: “The appointment of Stephanie Do Canto e Castro as Business and Operations Manager is a key element of our business and growth strategy and ensures we have the operational foundations to sustain long-term growth and meet the needs of our clients world-wide.
Hook Tangaza works with a diverse range of clients, including various UK government departments, most of the UK’s legal sector regulators, international agencies such as the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the German aid agency, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as well as law firms, legal education providers and professional bodies around the world.
From advising governments in various countries on trade in services, applicant members from Asia and Africa on WTO accession, helping legal sector regulators strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) compliance frameworks in Africa and Central America and supporting the professional services sector adapt to fast-changing business environments, Hook Tangaza provides practical support for complex legal and regulatory challenges.
