Laura Clare
Managing Associate
Laura Clare is a Managing Associate at Rothera Bray’s Derby office and specialises in advising clients in relation to Wills, Powers of Attorney, Inheritance Tax Planning and Estate Administrations and Trust Creation and Administrations.
Expertise
- Wills
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Estate Administrations
- Grant Applications
- Trust Creation and Administrations
- Inheritance Tax advice
- Lifetime planning advice
Approach
Laura has a friendly, approachable manner and takes pride in ensuring she provides professional, clear and informed advice to her clients. Laura is empathetic and shows kindness at what can often be a difficult time.
Career Highlights
- Laura trained and qualified at Robinsons Solicitors between 2004 and 2014
- Laura then worked as a solicitor at a national law firm from 2014 to 2016, before moving to a Midlands-based firm where she was an Associate Solicitor in the Derby office from 2016 to 2020
- In October 2020, Laura joined Rotheras (now Rothera Bray) as an Associate Solicitor in the Beeston office
- From 2021 to 2026, Laura worked as a Senior Associate in the Derby office of a national law firm
- In May 2026, Laura returned to Rothera Bray, joining as a Managing Associate in the Wills and Probate team
Experience
Experience
19 years
Qualifications
Memberships & Accreditations
Experience
Year Qualified
2006
Experience
19 years
Qualifications
Memberships & Accreditations
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