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No.18 Barristers Chambers
21 Carlton Crescent
SOUTHAMPTON
SO15 2ET
England
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Laura Baines
Position
Areas of practice include: Family: Care & Children (Public Law / Care and Adoption Proceedings, (International) child abduction, Private law children: Contact and Residence disputes)
Career
Before being called to the Bar, Laura had extensive experience in the areas of child protection and public family law matters as a paralegal for Lancashire County Council. In the past she has used her spare time to focus on family issues having worked with Preston Women’s Refuge and the National Centre for Domestic Violence when at Bar school. To widen her experience Laura also worked as a solicitor’s agent across the North Western Circuit for LPC for 2 years before pupillage. She continues to practice family law, particularly Public and Private and the cross over this brings with immigration law. Having practiced in the city before coming back to the Western Circuit, Laura gained large experience in immigration matters and family matters in particular dealing with matters in the High Court.
Memberships
FLBA
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Immigration
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Laura Baines – No.18 Barristers Chambers ‘Laura is a fantastic all round barrister who excels at every level. Her real strength is her ability to relate to her clients and present information in an easy to understand format whilst offering an excellent service. She is also a strong advocate in court.’