Lauren Smith
Lauren is an associate in our government, regulation and competition team. She advises clients on a wide range of public law matters. She has contributed to and assisted in some of the most high-profile and complex public law cases in recent years. She has experience of working on cases in a range of forums including sheriff courts, the Court of Session, the UK Supreme Court, and the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Lauren has experience of working for a range of clients, including individuals, public sector, and private organisations.
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Lauren Smith is a key name for statutory interpretation and contentious public law work.
Legal 500 2025
Living Brodies' values
Clients and colleagues appreciate Lauren's personable, positive, and collaborative approach to handling complex public law matters.
Highlights
- Lauren tutored on the Public Law and Contract courses at Edinburgh University.
- Lauren is a registered Notary Public.
Rankings
- Shortlisted for Public Sector Rising Star of the Year at the Legal 500 Awards 2023.
- Ranked by Legal 500 2026 as a Leading Associate (Parliamentary and Public Affairs).