Laurence became a member of Chambers in July 2022 following the successful completion of pupillage.

Before transferring to the Bar, Laurence was a seasoned commercial dealmaker, heading up procurement teams for several companies. He has also chaired a charity, leading front-line volunteers and working directly with homeless and vulnerable people.

His breadth of life experience informs his work. Consequently, Laurence is known for his expert negotiating skills, his calm manner, a sensitive and compassionate approach to clients, and his incisive and compelling advocacy on their behalf.

He has represented clients in cases involving:

domestic abuse injunctions prohibited steps orders specific issue orders care proceedings final hearings fact-finding hearings international relocation section 91(14) orders transfer of tenancy financial remedies costs applications relief from sanctions international child abduction appeals

Laurence accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ work, including financial remedies, public and private children proceedings, Schedule 1 Children Act 1989 applications, and Family Law Act 1996 applications.

Laurence works with the charity Bridging the Bar to mentor people from non-traditional backgrounds who are interested in a career at the Bar.

B.A Hons English Language and Literature (University of Leeds)

GDL (University of Law)

BPTC (University of Law)