Laura Sylvester
UK Guide 2025
Band 5 : Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
Band 5
About
Provided by Laura Sylvester
Practice Areas
Laura has extensive experience in catastrophic injury cases, with particular expertise in birth injury claims, alongside a broad range
of cases involving delayed diagnoses, surgical errors, and oncology issues. She also has a special interest in colorectal and
abdominal injury cases.
Highly skilled in handling fatal claims, Laura frequently represents families in the Coroner’s Court during inquest hearings. She is
sensitive to the emotional toll these cases take on clients and provides compassionate, supportive guidance through the legal
process while fully understanding their needs.
Laura acts for both children and adults from all walks of life and consistently receives high praise from clients, barristers, and
experts alike for her legal expertise and professionalism. Her ability to balance sharp legal acumen with a caring and empathetic
approach sets her apart.
An AvMA panel member since 2015, Laura’s work meets the highest standards of excellence. She also maintains close ties with charities such as Riding for the Disabled, Scope, and Headway, further showcasing her dedication to the well-being of her clients.
Professional Memberships
AvMA Panel member
Career
Trained at Penningtons Manches and qualified in 2009.
Left Penningtons in 2011
Joined Kingsley Napley LLP in July 2011 rose from Associate, to
Senior Associate, Legal Counsel and Partner and left Kingsley
Napley LLP in June 2024.
Joined Taylor Rose in September 2024 after a short career break
as a Partner, based in the Carter Lane office
Chambers Review
UK
Laura Sylvester is particularly active in cases involving delays in diagnosis, with additional strength in birth injury claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She is very helpful and professional."
"Laura really knows what she is doing and is great with clients."
"She has gone out of her way to explain things to me in simple terms and she is very empathetic when it come to discussing hard situations."
"She is very helpful and professional."
"Laura really knows what she is doing and is great with clients."
"She has gone out of her way to explain things to me in simple terms and she is very empathetic when it come to discussing hard situations."
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