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 range of clients to successfully obtain environmental approvals for a variety of complex projects.

She also advises clients on plan changes and reviews across the country, as well as national policy matters and legislative reform. Lauren also has experience in advising clients on alcohol licensing matters.

Lauren is an experienced litigator, having appeared before local authorities as well as in the Environment Court and High Court. 

Lauren's 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.