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Laura Cullinane

Laura Cullinane, Private Wealth Senior Associate, Boodle Hatfield

Senior Associate
Private Client & Tax

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Laura Cullinane, Private Wealth Senior Associate, Boodle Hatfield

Laura advises on a broad range of private client, tax and trust law matters.

Laura has a particular interest in advising entrepreneurs and family businesses on family governance, succession planning and helping to ensure a successful transition to the next generation. Laura also advises on personal estate planning, advising on Wills and trusts and lifetime giving.

Laura holds the STEP Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients and has experience of international estate planning and trust structures. She has contributed to industry publications including Family Business United and Wealth Briefing on changes to the UK tax system.

Areas of Practice

Private Client, International Wealth Planning, Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate & Administration of Estates, Families & Family Office, International, Tax & Advisory, Family Business

Memberships

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Education & Qualification

STEP Diploma in Tax and Estate Planning

STEP Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients

University of Cambridge (MA Classics)

Qualified as a solicitor in 2013

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

STEP Diploma in Tax and Estate Planning

STEP Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients

University of Cambridge (MA Classics)

Qualified as a solicitor in 2013

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7 min read 12 Feb 2025 Post 2024 Budget: International View Of The IHT Impact On Family Businesses

In Family Business United, Senior Associate, Laura Cullinane looks at the impending overhaul to BPR/APR, along with the impact on family business (and farming) operations, highlighting how now is a good time for business owners to be looking succession plans.

 Read more 2 min read 29 Apr 2026 Why policy certainty matters to growth‑focused entrepreneurs

In Startups Magazine, Private Wealth Partner, Dom Rothbarth considers why entrepreneurial ambition remains strong even as confidence in UK policy has weakened – and why certainty, more than generosity, is shaping where founders choose to invest, scale and build their businesses. He explores how tax, international mobility and long‑term policy direction are influencing these decisions.

 Read more 3 min read 22 Apr 2026 Residence, real estate and the right to remain: UK immigration considerations for US nationals

Decisions about property and mobility are rarely just about place. Developed in collaboration with The Luxury Collective Global Advisory and Partner and Head of Immigration, Zoe Jacob, this white paper explores the legal and structural consequences of living in the UK for US nationals and examines how immigration frameworks intersect with wider family, tax and long‑term planning considerations.

 Read more 3 min read 16 Apr 2026 Rethinking philanthropy in legacy planning

In the Spring 2026 issue of Family Office Magazine, Partner and Philanthropy Expert, Clare Stirzaker explores why philanthropy should be treated as a core part of succession and financial planning rather than an afterthought. The article highlights the importance of values‑led conversations, building trust with charitable organisations and balancing the growing demand for impact with the practical realities charities face.

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