Lauren is a Solicitor within our Family Team who specialises in Family Care Proceedings. Lauren qualified as a Solicitor in 2023 having completed her training contract in Devon. Lauren has been working within our family team since October 2023.

She graduated from the University of Plymouth in 2020 with LLB (Hons) Law Degree and went on to obtain her Masters Degree in Legal Practice from University of Law (Exeter) in 2021.

Expertise

Lauren can advise on the following:

• Public care proceedings
• Pre-proceedings
• Special Guardianship Orders
• Care and supervision orders

Lauren specialises in care proceedings where local authorities are involved. Lauren is passionate about supporting parents through this difficult time.

Lauren is experienced in sensitive matters which involve accusations of neglect, domestic violence, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol use.

Lauren represents parents and other family members who have been issued with ‘letter before court proceedings’ or when the Local Authority has made an application to the Family Court.

Lauren is a trained ‘Mental Wellbeing Champion’ and is invested in the wellbeing of her clients, she has a particular interest in representing parents with additional and neurodiverse needs. Lauren takes pride in her client care and aims to ensure that her clients voice feels valued and heard.

Lauren regularly carries out her own advocacy representing clients and adapts an empathetic approach whilst being honest about clients about the prospect of their case.

Outside of work, Lauren enjoys travelling and exploring new places as well as spending time with her family and friends.