Lauren qualified as a solicitor in September 2021 and has over four years’ post-qualification experience practising exclusively in Family Law. She advises across all areas of Family Law, including divorce, financial settlements, children matters, injunctions, and pre- and post-nuptial and separation agreements, providing clients with pragmatic, clear and supportive advice.
Lauren is known for her approachable and empathetic manner and places great importance on building strong working relationships with her clients, particularly during what are often challenging and emotional times.
Lauren first joined Banner Jones Solicitors in August 2017 as a Paralegal in our Personal Injury Department, and commenced her training contract in September 2019. Having developed a strong passion for Family Law early in her career, she returned to the Family department upon qualification and has continued to develop a successful practice.
Now Lauren acts as a Mentor for our current intake of Trainee Solicitors and Apprentices. Lauren also acts as a Mentor for Law students at local Universities.
Expertise
In 2025, Lauren was recognised as a “Leading Associate” in the Legal 500, with clients praising her for being “kind, patient and understanding” and for providing valued support and perspective throughout complex divorce proceedings.
The rankings state:
‘The whole of the Family Law team were very professional but also very friendly and sympathetic.’
‘Lauren Mahon has helped me for the last few years with my divorce negotiations. In what has been emotionally, practically and financially the most difficult experience of my life, she has been kind, patient and understanding. When I have whipped myself into a spiralling panic, a phone call with her has restored perspective, brought hope and empowered me to look calmly at my next steps. I have valued her advice immensely and have been glad to have her support in my corner.'
L500 | Family in East Midlands | Law firm and lawyer rankings from Legal 500 Family guide | Lawyers
Lauren was also the recipient of the “Rising Star Award” at the 2025 Sheffield & District Law Society Awards.
Client Feedback
“Throughout the last four and a half years of very difficult divorce proceedings I have been very lucky to have had the support of Lauren . It has been an emotional ,scary, frustrating journey but with Lauren’s professionalism, and enduring tenacity I got my perfect outcome . Always responding to or finding the answers to any queries promptly ,ringing me back ASAP .etc. I cannot speak highly enough of Lauren who is approachable , explains things clearly and precisely without rushing you and making sure you understand and are happy with the answers and information given. I couldn’t have done this without the support Lauren has given to me.” – Mrs JE
“What I thought was going to be a straightforward end to my Civil Partnership did not materialise, thankfully, I had Lauren. She made it very easy to understand the legal aspects and explained my options at every part of the process. I got more than the result I expected and I will be forever grateful for guiding me through which turned out to be an unnecessarily long dissolution. But we got there in the end. I would highly recommend Banner Jones and I will be using their will service shortly.” – Mr JC
“Lauren has been so professional and attentive during my case. She is kind, understanding and very easy to understand. She is respectful and very responsive.” – Miss LH
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help and support over the last 3 years. It's been a very long and hard road for me as I'm sure you can imagine, but having your advice, patience and help has been literally invaluable. I wish you all the very best with your career which, with your talent and kindness, will be a very deserved long and fruitful one. I would be grateful if you showed your boss at Banner Jones this email so they know what a talent they have there in you. At the start of this long road for myself I didn't know which way to turn and I can confidently look back and state that I found the best solicitor and am extremely grateful to you. Thank you Lauren. So a massive thank you to you and Banner Jones. I'm sure I will be using the company in the future for any other legal related matters such as my will.” – Mr B
Qualifications
University of Law (Manchester) – LPC with an MSc in Law, Business and Management in progress
University of Lancaster – LLB Law (2:1)
Accreditations & Awards
Meet the Team
Lauren Mahon
- Solicitor
