Family: Matrimonial Finance
London (Bar)
2 years ranked
Provided by 36 Family
Lauren practices exclusively in family finance work, covering all areas of matrimonial finance and applications under Schedule 1 of the Children Act.
Lauren specialises in complex matters, often dealing with high-profile and high net-worth clients who require persuasive and robust representation alongside discrete handling of their cases.
Lauren has significant experience of dealing with cases involving thorny factual or legal issues, such as non-disclosure, company or trust involvement, farming disputes or those with an international element. She is regularly instructed in variation applications or those made under Part III
Notable cases
Represented Wife in a long standing enforcement application involving Trusts where Husband was overseas. O’Donnell v O’Donnell [2022] EWFC 68
Successfully defended against the Husband’s claims against the heiress Wife’s assets running to c£113m, limiting to modest needs only.
Arbitration representing Wife in a multi £million farming partnership.
Call 2006, Middle Temple
FLBA, Resolution
Sheffield University Law LLB, BBP Law School BVC
Provided by Chambers
Lauren Lanson is a specialist family finance barrister. Her expertise extends to TOLATA work, schedule 1 proceedings and Children Act applications. She is frequently involved in cases involving trusts, companies and pension arrangements.
Provided by Chambers
Lauren is absolutely brilliant. Her ability to see the bigger picture from the very beginning sets her apart.
Lauren is superb with clients. Her natural warmth puts them at ease and it is always obvious to them that she is fighting their corner.
A sensible, rigorous and client-focused barrister, who always has her eye on the big picture.
Lauren Lanson is a robust litigator and advocate who thinks two steps ahead. She is also exceptional at dealing with very emotive clients, bringing an air of calm to the trickiest of cases.
Lauren is very commercially-minded and knows when to push a point and when to concede. She is tough in court and great with clients.
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