Laura trained with a large regional firm on the south coast, qualifying in 2015. She spent her first years of qualification working in Professional Regulation on the south coast and in London. Laura then moved into teaching law at post-graduate level, before moving back into practice and gaining valuable experience in private client work with a Cumbrian firm. Laura joined the team at Oglethorpe Sturton & Gillibrand in 2026.

Laura advises on all aspects of private client law, with a particular focus on estate and succession planning for agricultural clients. Laura works with clients (and their wider advisory professionals, as necessary) to provide bespoke advice to meet the client’s objectives and requirements.

Specialist areas that Laura covers include:

Wills and succession planning including complex Will drafting (and advising on complicating factors and trusts), and advice in relation to inheritance tax and the transfer of assets, both in lifetime and on death.

Administration of Estates including complex and high value estates with business assets, agricultural assets and complicating factors.

Creation and administration of trusts including drafting Trust Deeds, bespoke Letter of Wishes, ancillary advice, and advising Settlors and Trustees.

Powers of Attorney including the preparation and registration of Lasting Powers with the Office of the Public Guardian and supporting advice.