Lauren advises on all aspects of resource management and environmental law, with a focus on large-scale developments and infrastructure projects of regional and national significance. She has assisted a wide range of clients to successfully obtain resource consents and designations for a variety of complex projects.

She also advises on a range of district and national planning and policy matters, as well as legislative reform. Lauren also has experience in advising clients on alcohol licensing matters.

Lauren has a range of litigation experience, having appeared before local authorities as well as in the Environment Court and High Court. 

Lauren's recent experience includes advising:

• KiwiRail on a number of projects to increase the resilience of New Zealand's transport system, including a new intermodal freight hub near Palmerston North and the Wiri to Quay Park project which will enable the construction of a Third Main in Auckland. 

• Woolworths on a range of planning matters affecting their stores across New Zealand, including the resource consents for a comprehensive commercial and residential development in Christchurch.

• Auckland International Airport on a range of resource management and planning matters, including the planning approvals for the development of a reconfigured second runway.

• Drury South Limited on the development of the Drury South Crossing (a major mixed-use development in Drury, Auckland), including resource consents, private plan changes, and the negotiation of development agreements. 

• Woolworths and Winton on alcohol licensing applications, including appearing before district licensing committees and the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority to successfully obtain alcohol licences.

• Various clients on district plan changes and reviews throughout New Zealand.

Lauren was named as a 2022 Rising Star by NZ Lawyer Magazine, which recognises lawyers demonstrating leadership and achievement within New Zealand's legal profession.