
Lauren joined Ridley and Hall in 2023 as a secretary in the childcare department based in the Huddersfield Office. She obtained a Law Degree at the University of Huddersfield and joined another firm as a Conveyancing assistant before joining Ridley and Hall.
Lauren commenced her training contract in September 2025 and now works in the Public Law team and assists fee earners with running cases in respect of care proceedings, adoption breakdown and other children law matters. Lauren also has experience in assisting with inherent jurisdiction applications to the High Court.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with her family and going on days out.
Public Law Team

Sarah Brown
Partner,Solicitor,
Team Leader
Sarah is the Team Leader of the Public Law team. She primarily assists clients with a variety of issues related to adoption and has developed a particular specialism in advising clients on the adoption process and adoption disruptions....

Michelle Silcox
Solicitor
Michelle is an experienced Family Law solicitor in the Public Team at Ridley and Hall Solicitors specialising in Adoption, Adoption Disruption and Kinship Care. Michelle also has previous experience in Care Proceedings, Private Law Family and Domestic Abuse....