Keystone Law’s Laura Brown appointed as Deputy District Judge in England and Wales

Keystone Law is delighted to announce that Family partner Laura Brown has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge on the Southeastern Circuit following an open competition run by the Judicial Appointments Commission.

The role involves managing hearings, making determinations on both procedural and substantive issues, and ensuring that cases are dealt with fairly and efficiently. Deputy District Judges play an important part in supporting the judiciary by helping to maintain access to justice and the effective running of the courts.

Laura advises on all aspects of family law with particular expertise in divorce, financial remedy including cross-jurisdictional and substantial complex asset cases, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation and unmarried parents, and children cases involving complex matters such as parental alienation, relocation, and domestic abuse. She is also a trained collaborative lawyer and qualified Resolution mediator.

Laura will sit as a Judge for at least 30 days per year and perform the role alongside her practice at Keystone Law.