Overview
Laura Harper focuses her practice on tax planning for domiciled and non-domiciled individuals. She advises clients across a number of jurisdictions, including Africa, Europe and the British Virgin Islands. She also handles all aspects of succession planning, trust creation and administration of high value UK and foreign estates, including landed estates.
Laura advises clients on compliance with the recent Common Reporting Standard for charities, trusts and individuals as well as counselling on opportunities which might arise for start-up companies through Enterprise Investment Schemes.
Results
- Resealed grants from various jurisdictions, including South Africa, Australia and Canada and negotiated the tax position with HMRC*
- Advised on tax efficient wills and estate planning measures for wealthy individuals and families*
- Worked with clients and their accountants to advise on the setting up and running of family and personal investment companies*
- Advised clients on their annual exposure to the annual tax on enveloped dwellings and the alternatives for property ownership by non-residents*
- Advised trustees on their ongoing responsibilities to beneficiaries, the management of trust assets and reporting issues, and how legislative changes might impact on the trust*
*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott
Recognitions
- ePrivateClient, Top 35 Under 35, 2017
Community
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
- Charity Law Association
- Solicitors for the Elderly
Credentials
Education
University of Northumbria at Newcastle, LLB, 2007
Admissions
England and Wales
