Laura Priestley
Partner, Private Client Services
- lpriestley@templeheelis.co.uk
- Direct Dial: 01539 761758
- lpriestley@templeheelis.co.uk
- Direct Dial: 01539 761758
Described as a ‘solutions person’, Laura is a partner in Temple Heelis’ leading Private Client team which is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, and by the Legal 500. Fully STEP qualified, Laura began her career in the south of England and has specialised in all aspects of Wills, tax planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts and estates administration ever since.
Described by clients as ‘patient and helpful at a difficult time’, ‘incredibly good at working out solutions for complex business and personal situations’, ‘efficient in her approach and always looking to find the most efficient outcome’ and ‘able to work across international boundaries effortlessly’, Laura works with clients plan for the future. In the words of one client “both prior to and during the Covid lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, Laura’s service was exceptional. Legalities were explained clearly and our questions answered with real understanding.”
Laura has particular expertise in working with clients who have complex business and personal assets, some of whom have assets not just in the UK but in one or more other countries including in North America, the Middle East and Far East. She is adept at liaising with solicitors and professionals in other jurisdictions, as well as with HMRC and other UK authorities, to ensure a fully ‘joined up’, fair and tax-efficient approach for each client. One international client with complex multi-jurisdictional assets describes Laura as being highly competent, thorough and ‘willing to tackle very complex estates, with great ability to work with other solicitors such as in the USA.’
Laura and her family love the outdoors and she enjoys fell running in her spare time.
“Very informative. Advice clearly and sympathetically given and with good understanding….very willing to listen and answer any concerns…..how do you improve on 100% say 110%!”
Described as a ‘solutions person’, Laura is a partner in Temple Heelis’ leading Private Client team which is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, and by the Legal 500. Fully STEP qualified, Laura began her career in the south of England and has specialised in all aspects of Wills, tax planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts and estates administration ever since.
Described by clients as ‘patient and helpful at a difficult time’, ‘incredibly good at working out solutions for complex business and personal situations’, ‘efficient in her approach and always looking to find the most efficient outcome’ and ‘able to work across international boundaries effortlessly’, Laura works with clients plan for the future. In the words of one client “both prior to and during the Covid lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, Laura’s service was exceptional. Legalities were explained clearly and our questions answered with real understanding.”
Laura has particular expertise in working with clients who have complex business and personal assets, some of whom have assets not just in the UK but in one or more other countries including in North America, the Middle East and Far East. She is adept at liaising with solicitors and professionals in other jurisdictions, as well as with HMRC and other UK authorities, to ensure a fully ‘joined up’, fair and tax-efficient approach for each client. One international client with complex multi-jurisdictional assets describes Laura as being highly competent, thorough and ‘willing to tackle very complex estates, with great ability to work with other solicitors such as in the USA.’
Laura and her family love the outdoors and she enjoys fell running in her spare time.
“Very informative. Advice clearly and sympathetically given and with good understanding….very willing to listen and answer any concerns…..how do you improve on 100% say 110%!”