Client Story
14 September 2023
3 minute read
Why choose me
Understanding all the technicalities of the law around wills, probate, trusts and wealth management is vital for my work, but an ability to translate that knowledge into practical, tailored and easy to understand advice is almost more important.
I advise business owners, high net worth individuals, trustees and beneficiaries of trusts, as well as the families of those who have died, helping them to understand and negotiate the processes involved. When clients are making their wills, I challenge them to ensure that they make sound provisions which will withstand any future challenge – far better that I should ask the questions than a court ask them later.
Professional standards and expertise are important to me, so I was delighted to be re-elected to the STEP Worldwide Council in 2021, as well as playing my part in the organisation regionally and locally.
Outside work, I love travelling and the creative and performing arts, as well as spending time with my family and friends.
Laura is ranked individually in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth directory 2024 – the directory says that “Laura is a well established and experienced lawyer who combines that unique skill of dealing with the clients concerns in easy to understand terms, whilst still providing the strongest legal advice. She has a great bedside manner and is always willing to help.”
Laura has also been ranked in The Legal 500 directory 2024 – with clients saying “Laura Banks is the consummate private client solicitor. Charming, reassuring and creative, but her service is underpinned with exceptional technical expertise”.
I am a full member of STEP.
Understanding all the technicalities of the law around wills, probate, trusts and wealth management is vital for my work, but an ability to translate that knowledge into practical, tailored and easy to understand advice is almost more important.
I advise business owners, high net worth individuals, trustees and beneficiaries of trusts, as well as the families of those who have died, helping them to understand and negotiate the processes involved. When clients are making their wills, I challenge them to ensure that they make sound provisions which will withstand any future challenge – far better that I should ask the questions than a court ask them later.
Professional standards and expertise are important to me, so I was delighted to be re-elected to the STEP Worldwide Council in 2021, as well as playing my part in the organisation regionally and locally.
Outside work, I love travelling and the creative and performing arts, as well as spending time with my family and friends.
Laura is ranked individually in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth directory 2024 – the directory says that “Laura is a well established and experienced lawyer who combines that unique skill of dealing with the clients concerns in easy to understand terms, whilst still providing the strongest legal advice. She has a great bedside manner and is always willing to help.”
Laura has also been ranked in The Legal 500 directory 2024 – with clients saying “Laura Banks is the consummate private client solicitor. Charming, reassuring and creative, but her service is underpinned with exceptional technical expertise”.
I am a full member of STEP.
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Questions my clients ask me
Sometimes you can’t, but I’ll work with you to understand your circumstances, listen to your priorities and then tell you the tax consequences of the various options.
No and yes. You can never prevent nuisance claims but I will challenge you about your wishes and provide guidance on how to make the will provisions defendable, plus prevent it being challenged for lack of capacity, knowledge or signing formalities.
Trusts may well be the solution, provided the tax costs are understood and accepted.
By the careful use of trusts.
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