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Laura  Sylvester

Laura Sylvester

Taylor Rose, London

Work Department

Medical Negligence

Position

Partner

Career

2009 - Trained at Penningtons Manches and Qualified.

2011 - Left Penningtons

July 2011 - Joined Kingsley Napley LLP and rose from Associate to Senior Associate, Legal Counsel and Partner.

June 2024 - Left Kingsley Napley LLP

September 2024 - Joined Taylor Rose after a short career break as a Partner.

Memberships

AvMA

Personal

Laura has extensive experience in catastropic injury cases, with particular expertise in birth injury claims, alongside a broad range of cases involving delayed diagnoses, surgical errors, and oncology issues. She also has a special interest in collorectal and abdominal cases.

Highly skilled in handling fatal claims, Laura frequently represents families in the Coroner's Court during inquest hearings. She is sensitive to the emotional toll these cases take on clients and provides compassionate, supportive guidance through the legal process while fully understanding their needs.

Laura acts for both children and adults from all walks of life and consistently recieves high praise from clients, barristers, and experts alike for her legal expertise and professionalism. Her ability to balance sharp legal acumen with a caring and empathetic approach sets her apart.

An AvMA panel member since 2015, Laura's work meets the highest standards of excellence. She also maintains close ties with charities such as Riding for the Disabled, Scope, and Headway, further showcasing her dedication to the well-being of her clients.

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