Barristers
Laura Knightly
Barrister Overview
Laura accepted an offer of tenancy in November 2020 following successful completion of her pupillage with Linenhall Chambers. She accepts instructions in both criminal and civil matters.
Laura was born, and grew up, in North Wales and is a Welsh learner.
Laura is a CPS Category 2 prosecutor
In her criminal practice, Laura regularly appears in the Crown and Magistrates’ Courts on both prosecution and defence matters. She has particular experience representing vulnerable defendants with sensitivity and understanding.
Laura also appears in the county courts on a variety of small claims trials and interlocutory hearings in her civil practice, particularly in relation to PPI, credit hire and RTA claims.
Laura has been described as highly professional and exceptionally well-prepared.
Specialist Areas of Practice
- Assault & Violent Crime
- Catastrophic Injury
- Civil Law
- Credit Hire
- Criminal Law
- Insolvency
- Motoring and Road Traffic Offences
- Personal Injury
- Proceeds of Crime Applications and Asset Recovery
- Property & Estates
- Regulatory
- Residential Landlord & Tenant
Lists, Panels and Memberships
Member of The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
Member of the Society of Conservative Lawyers
Recommendations
Laura is ranked as a ‘Rising Star’ in the 2026 and 2027 Legal 500 Directories
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
‘Laura is extremely thorough in her preparation of cases. She is an excellent advocate.’ L500 2026
Contact Laura
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