Year of Call: 2022
Practice overview:
Lauren joined Chambers as a tenant in October 2025 following the successful completion of her pupillage under the supervision of Sheila Radcliffe.
Lauren accepts instructions across all areas of family law. Lauren is available for all public children law, private children law, domestic abuse and financial remedies.
This includes representing clients at all stages of proceedings, including fact finding and final hearings. Lauren is a confident and effective advocate. She is committed to providing clear, practical advice and adopts a calm, professional and robust approach to advancing her clients’ cases.
Lauren completed her Law Degree at Swansea University and graduated in 2021. Lauren then commenced the Bar Training Course where she received the highest mark in her Civil Advocacy cohort. She then undertook a separate Masters of Law degree at Cardiff University. Lauren was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2022 before travelling Australia and Southeast Asia for 5 months.
Alongside her legal studies, Lauren volunteered for Amicus ALJ assisting with casework relating to wrongfully convicted prisoners on death row in the United States; and as a pro bono climate and environment volunteer during the Bar Course. Outside of her legal volunteering, Lauren volunteered as a SHOUT 85258 Mental Health Crisis Volunteer.
Prior to commencing pupillage, Lauren worked as a paralegal in a litigation department at a well-respected firm, where she gained valuable experience in case preparation, evidence analysis and client care.
Outside of work:
Lauren enjoys travelling and maintaining an active lifestyle. She is a keen runner and recently completed the Cardiff Half Marathon on behalf of Cathedral Chambers, raising funds for Big Moose Charity on behalf of the Wales and Chester Circuit. She also enjoys CrossFit and strength training.
Memberships:
The Honourable Society of Middle Temple
The Family Law Bar Association
Education:
LLB (Hons) Swansea University (2:1) (2021)
Bar Training Course, Cardiff University — (Very Competent) (2022)
LLM, Cardiff University (2023)