The LumioLex Team

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Caroline Lamming-Chowen - Founder, Director & Lawyer

BA (Hons), LL.Dip, PGCE, LLM, BPTC

Caroline is the founder and Director of LumioLex, with experience advising individuals, families, businesses and organisations across regulatory, public law, employment, family and inquest matters. She is particularly recognised for supporting clients through complex investigations, safeguarding concerns, coronial proceedings and high-stakes disputes, providing clear, strategic and practical advice tailored to their circumstances.

Clients value Caroline's pragmatic approach, attention to detail and ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity, confidence and compassion.

Deirdre Smyth – Director & Barrister
Deirdre is an experienced barrister specialising in family, commercial and criminal law. Called to the Bar in 2017, she is dual-qualified in England and Wales and the Republic of Ireland. Deirdre accepts direct access instructions and is known for her practical advice, clear judgement and skilled advocacy, representing clients in complex and often sensitive matters across a wide range of tribunals and courts.

Claire Payne - Lawyer

BA (Hons), MSc, ChMgr, CEDR Accredited Mediator

Claire is a solicitor, tribunal judge, mediator and senior business consultant with over twenty years' experience advising individuals, businesses and organisations in complex legal and commercial environments. Specialising in property, housing and commercial matters, she combines legal expertise with strategic commercial insight to deliver practical, solutions-focused advice.

Clients value Claire's professionalism, commercial awareness and ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence.

Sanjana Shah – Legal Consultant
Sanjana specialises in public, regulatory and family law matters, providing dedicated support to individuals navigating complex legal challenges. Known for her approachable manner and attention to detail, she is committed to delivering clear guidance, practical solutions and exceptional client care throughout every stage of a case.

Rhian Horwill – Lawyer
Rhian trained as a Magic Circle solicitor and has over a decade of experience advising clients on property and commercial matters. Alongside her legal practice, she is a qualified family mediator, bringing a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to resolving disputes. Clients value her commercial insight, professionalism and ability to guide them through complex matters with clarity and confidence.

Talitha Degwa – Lawyer

Talitha specialises in business immigration, sponsorship and workforce mobility, advising both businesses and individuals on complex UK immigration matters. She provides practical, commercially focused support on sponsor licences, sponsorship compliance, right to work obligations, visa applications and overseas transfers. Known for her clear advice and approachable manner, Talitha helps clients navigate immigration processes with confidence and ease.