Lauren is a leading clinical negligence junior and is ranked in The Legal 500 2024 guide. She specialises in all areas of clinical negligence, including obstetrics, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, and emergency medicine. Lauren is sought after to advise on cases involving multiple expert disciplines. She has a special interest in clinical negligence claims involving provisional damages, and birth injury claims.
Lauren is frequently asked to represent parties at clinical negligence mediations and round table meetings. She is also trained as a mediator, which provides invaluable assistance to those instructing her.
Lauren is regularly instructed on behalf of NHS Trusts and Health Boards to advise on liability and quantum. She also acts for patients in all areas of medicine, and is happy to assist at all stages of the claims process. Lauren is quick to strike up a rapport with her clients.
Recent clinical negligence cases include:
- An ongoing claim concerning allegations of negligent failings to identify and treat symptoms of brain stem stroke, resulting in neuropathic pain and multiple injuries. Lauren is currently being led by Matthew Phillips KC.
- A case of allegedly negligent performance of a total hysterectomy leading to ureteric injury, and subsequent loss of kidney function. Lauren successfully achieved settlement at mediation.
- Lauren represented an NHS body in a claim pleaded in excess of £200,000. She successfully secured a strike out of the entire claim as a result of non-compliance with previous Court Orders.
- A case of negligent GP care resulting in a failure to diagnose a central nervous lymphoma, resulting in seizures and intensive care treatment.
- An ongoing fatal accidents claim concerning alleged failures to correctly interpret ECG scans, resulting in heart failure and death.
Testimonials
- “Having instructed Lauren, her attention to detail is second to none. She is thorough and conscientious in her approach towards her work which is always of the highest standard. Lauren’s advice is concise, clear and helpful. She’s one to watch on the South West circuit”.
- “Lauren has illustrated an ability to get to the heart of the issues, comfortable with dealing with complex medical issues and multiple medical experts. I have found her pleadings to be skilfully and concisely drafted and readily supported by the expert witness.”
- “She provides clear and pragmatic advice. I will be using Lauren a lot more in the years to come”.
- “I found her very personable, knowledgeable and approachable. I would highly recommend this talented young barrister”.
- “She is an excellent communicator who adopts her style accordingly when dealing with experts and clients. She goes above and beyond.”
- “She has been reliable, she really does have incredible knowledge and skill, and I would go out of my way to instruct her in the future”.
