Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Family law, private wealth

Laura is a partner in the family law team in the Guildford office. She advises on all aspects of relationship breakdown including divorce, financial settlements, children matters, cohabitee separations, TOLATA litigations and pre-nuptial agreements.

With a thriving practice which includes a significant amount of work from referrals, Laura provides clear and robust professional guidance in a sensitive and empathetic manner. She is skilled in helping clients during complex situations, focusing on practical solutions while ensuring the best outcome for their needs, be that solicitor-led negotiations, arbitration, court proceedings or private settlement hearings.

In 2021, Laura was named Citywealth’s Silver Family Lawyer of the Year - Senior Associate.

Qualified 2010. Joined Penningtons Manches Cooper in 2016. Partner 2024.

Laura is a member of Resolution, an organisation which promotes a constructive and pragmatic approach to all family law matters. She is the current co-chair of The Association of Women Solicitors - Surrey, and was formerly the treasurer and deputy chair of YRes Surrey for a number of years.