Lauren Karmel

Lauren is ranked as a leading junior (Tier 2) in The Legal 500 2024 guide. She accepts instructions in all areas of clinical negligence and inquest work, and is developing a strong paper-based practice in all areas of medicine, including dental, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, obstetrics and emergency medicine. Lauren is frequently instructed to draft pleadings in clinical negligence cases involving complex issues of causation, as well as written advices on procedural issues and quantum. She is happy to consider instructions on a CFA.

Lauren has a particular interest in inquest work and is frequently instructed to represent families and other interested parties on a regular basis. Lauren provides regular training to firms of solicitors on the engagement of Article 2 in the context of healthcare inquests.

Lauren has a sub-specialism in professional regulation, and is frequently instructed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to deal with fitness to practise matters.

Lauren is also a AvMA Helpline volunteer.

Lauren joined Chambers in April 2022 following the successful completion of her pupillage under the supervision of Justin Valentine. Prior to commencing pupillage, Lauren spent two years working at the NHS Resolution. This provided valuable insight into clinical negligence claims in both primary and secondary care. Lauren also has prior experience assisting in Tribunal hearings on behalf of registrants before the General Medical Council and General Dental Council, having worked in a law firm specialising in professional discipline. After completing the BPTC, Lauren worked as an advocate for LPC Law and appeared in over 200 hearings in the County Court, including infant approval hearings, small claims and applications for relief from sanctions.