Laura Halliday is an Associate Solicitor based in our Cardiff office. Laura deals with serious and complex criminal matters before the Crown Court, though also attends the Magistrates and Police stations when required. She is former partner at Lloyd & Rowe Solicitors and Head of the Crown Court Department in Reeds Cardiff Office.

Laura qualified as a Solicitor in 2004 and has specialised in the defending serious and complex criminal allegations in the Crown Court.

Laura manages her work through her incredibly organised and thorough approach. Laura always works hard to achieve the best outcome for her clients in the most complex of cases in the Crown Court. Laura is mentioned in the 2024/2025 edition of the Legal 500 which comments:

“Laura Haliday is very dedicated and hardworking. Her case preparation and insight into cases is second to none”

With a particular emphasis on Murder, Homicide and Drugs cases, Laura’s is recognised as one of the most experienced Solicitors practising in the Crown Court.

Defending clients against high benefit figures, hidden assets orders and unrealistic recoverable amounts is another of Laura’s areas of expertise. She regularly assists clients in making applications to the Court to alter recoverable amount often years after the original confiscation order was made in POCA proceedings.

Clients accused of serious and complex sexual allegations, including Rape, historic sexual allegation and sexual assault is another area of criminal defence that Laura is regularly instructed upon. Leading a dedicated Crown court team with access to Barristers who specialise in the defence of Rape and sexual allegations, Laura can help build a formidable team to defend against any client falsely accused of sexual allegations and Rape.