Laura Banks, Partner

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 are important to me, so I was delighted to be elected to the STEP Worldwide Council in 2019, 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 also noted in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth directory as an associate to watch – the directory says that she is “said to be ‘extremely good’ and regularly acts for land and business owners in estate planning matters. She also has significant experience providing tax advice in relation to trusts, with a local client noting that ‘her technical expertise is superb.’”

I am a full member of STEP.