Laura Nelson
UK Guide 2025
Band 4 : Litigation
Band 4
About
Provided by Laura Nelson
Practice Areas
Laura Nelson is a leading practitioner in commercial disputes with particular interest in civil fraud, secret commission claims and unfair prejudice litigation.
As well as litigating, Laura has extensive experience in mediating disputes and alternative dispute resolution.
Career
Recognised in the legal directories as up and coming and a next generation partner, she is an experienced and trusted lawyer. Laura practices all aspects of commercial dispute resolution and advises on a wide spectrum of claims, the majority of which are high-value and often high-profile.
Recent highlights include acting for a market leading utilities broker in claims for secret commission. Laura acted for a group of minority shareholders in a £20M claim against international IT company for breach of investment agreement and unfair prejudice.
Laura acted for Defendants in claim brought by the Libyan Investment Authority, Libya’s sovereign wealth fund. The claim spanned from 2016 culminating in an 8-week high court trial in December 2022. The Defendants secured a resounding victory, with the dismissal of all claims and indemnity costs.
Clients enthuse that she is legally creative, commercially savvy, tenacious, and dedicated to helping her clients achieve results.
Professional Memberships
Laura is the firm’s Training Partner, MLRO member of the London Solicitors Litigation Association.
Chambers Review
UK
Laura Nelson of Croft Solicitors demonstrates strong capabilities in shareholder and contractual litigation as well as in civil fraud cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clarity of her advice is exceptional."
"Lauren Nelson is diligent with very good attention to detail and very good at reassuring clients."
"The clarity of her advice is exceptional."
"Lauren Nelson is diligent with very good attention to detail and very good at reassuring clients."