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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 14 Aug 2026 Five steps to take before passing on your wealth

As more families consider passing on wealth during their lifetime, striking the right balance between supporting loved ones and maintaining your own financial security is essential. In The Telegraph, Private Client & Tax Partner Clare Stirzaker discusses the importance of factoring in retirement, future care and healthcare costs, and inflation before making significant lifetime gifts.

 Read more 3 min read 11 Aug 2026 Why more US UHNW individuals are considering relocation to the UK

Why more US UHNW individuals are considering relocation to the UK. As tax, political and economic considerations become increasingly important for US ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals, a growing number are exploring opportunities to live, invest and structure their affairs internationally.

 Read more 3 min read 06 Aug 2026 Could owning a home abroad affect the SDLT payable on a UK property purchase?

Could owning a home abroad affect the SDLT payable on a UK property purchase? In recent articles for Taxation and PrimeResi, Private Wealth Associate, Will Timbrell explores how overseas property held through structures such as Delaware LLCs and French SCIs can impact whether the additional 5% SDLT surcharge applies, and why understanding how those assets are held is crucial when assessing the SDLT position before committing to a purchase.

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