Laura advises on all aspects of family law with particular expertise in divorce, financial remedy including cross-jurisdictional and substantial complex asset cases, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation and unmarried parents and children cases involving complex matters such as parental alienation, relocation and domestic abuse. She also has experience of acting for trustees (often in relation to offshore trusts) and settlors in matrimonial proceedings and advising lawyers in other jurisdictions in respect of English legal principles.
As a trained collaborative lawyer and qualified Resolution mediator, Laura is well placed to help clients work towards a solution without the need to go to court and often works with couples in mediation to find common ground with the aim of reaching a settlement acceptable to both parties which can then be formalised by a court order.
In 2025, Laura was appointed as a Deputy District Judge in the Civil jurisdiction.
Recognition
“Laura Brown is an excellent and highly versatile lawyer who provides a comprehensive service to her clients.”
“Laura Brown has particular expertise in cross-border disputes involving children. She has excellent technical knowledge and, as a trained mediator, is focused on finding solutions to resolve disputes where possible.”
“A great breadth of experience and knowledge within the team. Laura Brown is top class. She combines excellent technical skill with sensitive client handling and proactive advice.”
“Hugely committed to her clients. Goes the extra mile, really has their back.”
“A hardworking partner who immerses herself completely in the details of a case, cares hugely about the outcome and brings a lot of experience from her career working for top-end City firms dealing with high net worth clients.”
“An extremely astute tactical litigator with a growing reputation across a broad range of private law family and matrimonial issues.”
Chambers and Partners 2016
“Laura is a winning combination of firm: fair, approachable and thorough. Always an absolute pleasure to work with.”
“Laura is very approachable and personable, and would get on with all sorts of clients.”
Chambers and Partners 2015
