Laura is a Solicitor within Livingstone Brown’s bespoke Specialist Litigation team and is based in the flagship Glasgow City office. She joined the firm in October 2021 while studying at university and latterly, trained and qualified as a solicitor in May 2024.

Laura has a varied experience in both criminal and civil work. She has particular experience with, and places focus on:

• The discontinuation of criminal proceedings, and negotiating with the Crown;
• Criminal appeals and applications to the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission;
• Police interviews;
• Advising on prison progression, parole and connected disputes;
• Advising on pre-litigation concerns regarding coercive control and domestic abuse;
• Police complaints;
• Engagement with the police and Crown, regarding the reinvestigation of sensitive cases;
• Assisting with defence preparation in the conduct of high-value and complex criminal fraud & money laundering allegations; and
• Liaising with the Civil Recovery Unit and Crown in relation to action under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Laura is a graduate of the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde, where she gained her Scots Law (Hons) LLB and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. Laura has a keen focus on prisoner’s rights and has undertaken further study with the University of Leeds, surrounding the issue of whether imprisonment is a suitable punishment for criminal behaviour.

Laura appears in the Sheriff Court and instructs counsel in High Court matters. She brings an understanding and pragmatic approach to providing considered legal advice.

Laura is also a notary public.

Laura’s professional achievements include:

• Being recognised as part of the Herald Law Award’s Criminal Firm of the Year 2024: The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2024 winners announced | The Herald
• Assisting with securing a re-investigation in respect of the death of a victim of domestic abuse: Demi Hannaway: Reinvestigation ordered into the death of domestic abuse victim | ITV News