Lauren Gardner

Lauren is an Associate in our Planning and Environment team. She specialises in general environmental compliance and low-carbon infrastructure development

She has experience supporting global compliance ESG projects, leading working groups' responses to the revision of national policies and regularly advises clients on sustainability regulation and environment-relating planning issues. She has also assisted in solar development consent order applications and supports clients in providing strategic advice for planning applications, compulsory purchase orders and Infrastructure Agreements.

Lauren has acted for an array of clients within the Retail and Consumer and Energy sectors and spent 6 months on secondment with Starbucks EMEA Limited. She completed her training contract with Osborne Clarke in September 2024. 

Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world

I am passionate about supporting businesses' sustainability initiatives and low carbon energy projects in the drive to Net Zero.

With an increased spotlight on planning and environment-related issues, policies and regulations in this sphere are fast-moving. I am keen to help businesses navigate this evolving landscape, working collaboratively with clients and colleagues across the firm to develop the most innovative solutions

I am incredibly proud to work at Osborne Clarke and be a part of such an enriching culture of people and inclusion. I am an active member of our social diversity network and love being part of our mentoring schemes.