Laura Sherwood

Senior Director

l.sherwood@gomerwilliams.co.uk
01554 755101

Bio
Laura is a highly regarded solicitor in south west-wales and beyond. She has experience in dealing with high profile matters and complex cases ranging from murder, fraud, serious assaults to complex motoring matters. Laura’s dedication to client care and her diligence when dealing with each individual case ensures that clients regularly ask for her at both the police station and magistrates court.

Laura is the head of the criminal department at Gomer Williams and company limited and leads a team of highly experienced solicitors, newly qualified solicitors and paralegals.

The legal knowledge that Laura has means that she is often the first port of call for her colleagues who have any queries in relation to any criminal legal matter. Additionally, Laura encourages an environment whereby all team members are hardworking, diligent, approachable, compassionate and always strive to achieve the best result for any client.

Laura leads from the front and is often commended by solicitors and advocates from other firms on her work ethic and presence in court.
Date of qualification or anticipated qualification
  • 2006, qualified as Accredited Police Station Representative
  • 2008, qualified as a Solicitor
  • 2011, qualified as a Duty Solicitor

Education
  • King’s College London – Law (LLB Hons)
  • Cardiff University (Legal Practitioner’s Course (LPC)

Client Testimonials

"Thank you so much for representing me. You did an excellent job and you were a great comfort"

"Thank you for your help and time in my police interview"

"Thank you so much for all your kind help"

"I would like to thank you so much for your diligence and sympathetic support representing my son. As a family we are very grateful"


Notable Cases
  • Conspiracy to Supply Class A and B Controlled Substances
  • S18 Grievous Bodily Harm (Domestic Related Assault)
  • Attempt Murder (child victim)

Professional Bodies
Member of The Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme