Senior Associate Solicitor, Private Family Law Team
Laura is a highly experienced family law solicitor who has specialised in the field since qualifying in 2013. She previously led a team of divorce and finance specialists at a national family law firm and joined Machins as a Senior Associate Solicitor in 2023.
She holds a degree in Law with Mathematics from Keele University, a combination that has provided her with a strong analytical foundation—particularly valuable in complex financial matters. This background has naturally led to her specialism in financial settlements on divorce, where precision, logic, and strategic thinking are essential.
Laura advises on all aspects of family law, with particular expertise in divorce, financial settlements, and children matters. She has worked on a wide range of cases, from straightforward separations to complex, high-net-worth disputes. Her approach is pragmatic and empathetic, and she is known for delivering clear, no-nonsense advice tailored to each client’s needs.
She has a particular specialism in pensions on divorce, an area that often requires careful analysis and strategic planning. Laura regularly advises clients on the division of pension assets, including defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, and works closely with actuaries and financial advisers to ensure fair and effective outcomes. Her in-depth knowledge in this area makes her a go-to solicitor for clients and colleagues alike when pensions form a key part of the financial settlement.
Her reputation for achieving strong outcomes and her cost-conscious mindset have earned her many referrals from former clients’ friends and family. She is a committed member of Resolution and holds specialist accreditation in both Complex Financial Remedy (low to medium net worth) and Private Law Children cases.
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