Position

Savannah Laurent focuses on family law – both private and public law children cases as well as property and Court of Protection.

She regularly represents local authorities, parents and Children’s Guardians at all stages of care proceedings up to and including final hearing, and has significant experience of cases involving allegations of non-accidental injury.

Savannah is experienced in cases involving deprivation of liberty (DoLs) for children, and secure accommodation orders, as well as cases with an international aspect.

Examples of recent cases:

• Acted for father in a non-accidental injury case, in which the expert recommended further medical investigation midway through his evidence • Represented the mother in 11-day non-accidental injury fact find, avoided a finding of domestic abuse

Mentions

London Bar

Family: children and domestic abuse

LEADING ASSOCIATE1

Savannah Laurent – Field Court Chambers ���Savannah prepares meticulously for a difficult case in front of a difficult tribunal. Her cross-examination of the experts is thorough and careful, and she does everything possible to present her client’s case in the best possible light.’