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Lauren is a senior associate in the litigation team.
Lauren's practice currently focusses on shareholder disputes, fraud and enforcement. As a dual qualified BVI and English litigator, Lauren's work tends to be high value and cross-border in nature, often involving urgent injunctive relief and coordination between various jurisdictions. She has been recognised by Chambers Global where she was described as 'absolutely excellent' with a 'good client manner and a very good instinct for the right answer'.
Me in a minute
When the opportunity came up to take a secondment in the Withers' BVI office, I jumped at the chance.
As a lawyer in London, I dealt with cases that touched on offshore jurisdictions and I'd always wonder what those places would actually be like in 'real' life. So when the opportunity came up to take a secondment in Withers' BVI office, I jumped at the chance.
I have never looked back: as well as being blown away by the natural unspoilt beauty of the Virgin Islands, I became hooked on the fast-paced and hard-fought nature of BVI work. Since 2014 I have enjoyed stints in BVI and London, working on both English and BVI cases (of course, often with an international element). I am currently based in London.
Recent recognition
Experience
Track record
Public Inquiry
Acted for the BVI Government in relation to a Commission of Inquiry brought to investigate governance issues and allegations of corruption.
Commercial Court trials
Lauren has acted for the successful parties in various Commercial Court trials in London and BVI, as well as in appeals (both final and interlocutory) in the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal.
Admissions
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England & Wales, 2013
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British Virgin Islands, 2014
Education
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Cambridge University, BA (Law)
Languages
- English
Memberships
- Member of Restructuring and Insolvency Specialists Association
- Higher Rights (Civil Advocacy), 2022
Key dates
- Year joined: 2020