Laura Cotton
Solicitor

Laura Cotton

Solicitor

Laura obtained her degree in Law in 2017 and completed the Legal Practice Course in 2018 at Nottingham Trent University. Laura joined Johnson Astills in 2019 as a Paralegal. She secured a training contract completing seats in Private Client, Crime and Family. During her time as a time as a Trainee Laura was granted Rights of Audience by the Family Court meaning she was able to represent clients in Court for Family matters. Laura qualified in March 2022.

Laura has a compassionate and pragmatic approach, ensuring clients understand the legal process at all times. She is often acknowledged by clients for being approachable and responsive.

Laura specialises in all aspects of relationship breakdown and arrangements for children including:

Financial Settlements on relationship breakdown between married and unmarried couples
Divorce, Judicial Separation, and dissolution of Civil Partnerships
Arrangements for children including; Parental Responsibility Orders, Child Arrangements Order, Specific Issue Order and Prohibited Steps Orders

Professional Information

Laura is an Accredited Police Station Representative and regularly advises clients at the Police Station

Team: Family Team/Crime Team

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‘Although our partnership was under unpleasant circumstances, working with you make it a pleasure! I can’t thank you enough for making these months a positive experience as I always was assured of your support in the background. I will not hesitate to recommend you highly to anyone who needs your services.’

‘Thank you for your kindness. Sometimes it is not easy when you are trying to express how you gave us happiness. A very big thank you!’

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