Laura Sylvester

Practice Areas

Laura is a Senior Associate in the Clinical Negligence Department. She has a broad range of expertise, with particular focus on brain injury claims relating to children with cerebral palsy.

Laura also has a special interest in colorectal/abdominal and gynaecology claims. She has also developed a specialism in late diagnosis of infection cases and fatal claims and has an active caseload including cases of this nature. She acts for children and adults from all walks of life. She has received praise from clients about her professionalism, together with her ability to act in a sympathetic and supportive manner.

Laura often acts in fatal claims and represents clients at Inquests. Due to the nature of the work, the cases can be harrowing for clients and Laura has experience of guiding clients through the legal process whilst understanding the needs of her clients.

Professional Memberships

AvMA Panel member and member of APIL

Publications

Laura has written for the Personal Injury Law Journal on a number of occasions, including:

• Split trials – a look to the future https://www.lawjournals.co.uk/personal-injury-law-journal/split-trials-a-look-to-the-future/

• Compliance-some relief from sanctions? https://www.lawjournals.co.uk/personal-injury-law-journal/compliance-some-relief-from-sanctions/

Laura has also co-written articles for the journal - Expert Witness, including:

• https://www.expertwitness.co.uk/articles/news/pressure-ulcer-litigation