7 members on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales - Apr 2026
Laura is a specialist in family law and represents children, parents and local authorities in both private and public law cases. She trained and practised in London for more than 10 years before moving to Sussex. Laura also represents applicant and respondents in injunctive proceedings.
In addition, Laura delivers lectures and training seminars on public and private law topics to social workers, solicitors and other professionals.
Children (Private Law)Laura is highly experienced in dealing with all aspects of private law cases where arrangements for children are disputed, including:
- Parental alienation
- Allegations of abuse
- Relocation
Selected Cases
- Ms D v Mr D (2022) EWFC 164 - internal relocation of children within the UK
- N v N (Removal from the jurisdiction ) (2015) EWFC B89 - international relocation of children
- Local Authority v Trimega Laboratories & Ors (2013) EWCC B6 (Fam) - disputed forensic testing
- A County Council v K & Ors (2011) EWHC 1672 (Fam) - role of Cafcass
Laura has expertise in all aspects of public law children cases involving care proceedings and adoption including:
- Non-accidental injury
- Factitious illness
- Sexual abuse
- Parents with learning disabilities
Selected Cases
- Ms D v Mr D (2022) EWFC 164 - internal relocation of children within the UK
- N v N (Removal from the jurisdiction) (2015) EWFC B89 - international relocation of children
- X Local Authority v Trimega (2013) EWCC 6 Family
- Local Authority v Trimega Laboratories & Ors (2013) EWCC B6 (Fam) - disputed forensic testing
- A County Council v K & Ors (By Children's Guardian HT) (2011) EWHC 1672
- A County Council v K & Ors (2011) EWHC 1672 (Fam) - role of Cafcass
Laura represents clients in injunctive proceedings where allegations of serious domestic violence or abuse have been made.
Laura accepts work from lay clients via Direct Access. You can view her profile here.
1COR Brighton welcomes two new pupils - Oct 2024
We are delighted to welcome Melissa Dieter and Katherine Bates who start their pupillage with us as of the 1st October. Melissa Dieter is a family based pupil who during her first six will be...
Laura Bayley acts for a father in resisting an application to relocate his children to Somerset - Feb 2023
Laura Bayley recently represented a father in resisting a mother’s application to move two children, aged 11 and 8, from London to Somerset. It had previously been decided that the children would...
Seven Members of Chambers address Kent Law Society Family Law Conference - Jun 2017
