Laura Sylvester joins Taylor Rose

We are delighted to announce that Laura Sylvester has joined our Medical Negligence Department as a Partner, bringing with her a wealth of expertise and experience.

Laura will be based in our Carter Lane Office, and is highly regarded for her unwavering commitment to clients and her passionate approach to this complex area of law.

Laura’s legal journey began when she qualified as a solicitor in 2009. She most recently served at a leading city firm, where she earned a well-deserved partnership in 2022.

Her achievements are further recognised by her status as an AvMA panel member since 2015, and her rankings in both Legal 500, where she is recommended as a key lawyer, and Chambers & Partners, where she is acknowledged as “Up and Coming.”

Laura regularly represents clients in a wide range of cases, including but not limited to:

• Catastrophic Birth Injury Claims

• Neonatal/Paediatric Injury Claims

• Spinal Injury Cases

• Inquests

• Fatal Claims

• Eyesight Loss Cases (Paediatric and Adult)

• Oncology Cases

• Bowel Injury Cases

Laura chose to join Taylor Rose for the opportunity to collaborate with Lauren Phillips, Head of Medical Negligence and her team, who are highly respected in the field.

“I was drawn to Taylor Rose because of their impressive reputation, the close-knit and dynamic team, and the firm’s vision for growth in the medical negligence sector. The expansion of the medical negligence team within the firm’s esteemed London office is an exciting step forward, and I am eager to be a part of that journey, “ Laura shared.

Her goal in this role is to support Lauren and the team in establishing a strong presence in the London market, positioning Taylor Rose as a key player in the medical negligence sector. She is looking forward to getting to know each team member and contributing to the continued success of the department.

Laura is highly regarded by her peers and clients alike, who have said this about her:

• “She is very sensible and fair minded, but takes every point that should be taken. She is very collegiate in her approach to running cases, and gets good results, while always thinking commercially in the claimant’s interests. She is fantastic to work with.”

• “She has excellent judgement and is good with clients; very straightforward, straight-talking and compassionate. She is always very efficient and on top of what she does.”

• “Laura Sylvester is an outstanding medical negligence litigator.”

Lauren Phillips, Head of Medical Negligence said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have Laura join the department. She has an impressive track record and with her obvious commitment and dedication to clients, it is evident that she shares our ethos and that getting the very best results for our clients is at the heart of what we do. Laura’s appointment strengthens the departments growing reputation as a leader in the field and provides us with a stronger presence in London from which we can continue to grow.”

We would like to join Lauren and the rest of the team in welcoming Laura to Taylor Rose and wish her all the best and we are excited to see what the future holds.

Please contact Laura Sylvester at our Carter Lane office on 020 3997 0867 or email her directly.