Laura Colville

Partner

Wills, Trusts & Estates

Chichester

“Laura is wonderful; she always responds timely and professionally. Clients love her way of explaining, and she is knowledgeable and accurate.”

Chambers and Partners

I advise individuals and families on estate planning and inheritance tax, helping them protect their interests during their lifetime and after death. As a partner managing our Chichester Estate Planning sub-team, I support clients with long-term strategies as well as sophisticated matters requiring specialist tax or private wealth input.

My practice covers Wills and trusts, Powers of Attorney, and wider strategies shaped around each person’s assets and circumstances, together with their objectives for the future. I have specialist legal knowledge of inheritance tax. I also supervise probate work and provide technical input where estates or ownership structures raise more intricate legal and taxation issues.

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Laura is based in the following location

Chichester
Thomas Eggar House, Friary Lane, Chichester, PO19 1UF.
01243 888 504(Telephone)
Opening Hours

Mon - Fri: 8am–6pm

Sat - Sun - Bank Holidays: Closed
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Which clients do you usually work with?

I work with high-net-worth individuals and families, often including business owners, landowners and those with complex asset structures. I have particular experience advising rural clients, including farming families and vineyard owners, on estate planning, inheritance tax and succession matters.

My work ranges from straightforward Wills and Powers of Attorney through to sophisticated tax planning and wealth preservation strategies designed to protect assets for future generations.

What notable cases have you worked on?

I have advised on a wide range of complex estate planning matters where strategic action has resulted in significant long-term tax savings.

Most recently, I played a leadership role in our national Inheritance Tax Roadshow ahead of the changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief. This work led to a number of instructions from clients seeking to review and restructure their affairs before the start of the 2026/27 tax year.

In several cases, this enabled families with qualifying agricultural assets to take preventative steps that will reduce future inheritance tax exposure and preserve wealth across generations.

How do you help your clients achieve the best outcome?

Every client has unique circumstances, so I take the time to understand their objectives, family dynamics and asset structures before recommending a course of action.

I explain the available options in a clear and practical way, ensuring clients are fully informed before making decisions.

Where appropriate, I introduce colleagues from across our wider private client, corporate or property teams, or make referrals to trusted external advisers such as financial planners or surveyors, so that my clients receive coordinated advice tailored to their needs.

What can I expect from my first meeting with you?

I prefer to meet clients personally, either at one of our offices across the South or remotely via Microsoft Teams.

Before the meeting, I will provide a scope of work, a fee estimate for the initial consultation, and guidance on likely next steps and ongoing costs where appropriate.

Our first meeting will help me to understand your circumstances and objectives, identify potential issues, and discuss the options available to you. It is also an opportunity for you to ask me any questions or raise any concerns you may have. My aim is to ensure you leave with a clear understanding of your position and the practical steps that can be taken to achieve your goals.

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