Laura Beattie

How can I help you? 

I am a Solicitor in the Wills, Trusts and Probate team. I can help clients with making a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney, and estate planning. If a loved one has passed away, I can obtain a Grant of Probate for you and/or administer the estate. I can simplify legal jargon and processes, while providing practical advice and answering any queries.

I strive to assist in an approachable and friendly way, ensuring client needs are met and they feel reassured that their instructions are being carried out promptly and effectively. 

A little about me 

Meeting clients and building a rapport with them, being the face they trust, is my favourite part of the job. Clients often come in to make a Will having ‘put it off’ for a long time and are so relieved when the Will has been signed. 

In my spare time, I love travelling, going to the theatre, and spending time with friends and family. I am not one to sit still for long. I have recently taken up running and have signed up to do a half marathon in Newcastle this September. 

My experience

I joined Jackson Lees in January 2026. Prior to joining Jackson Lees, I trained in a high street firm, dealing with civil litigation, conveyancing, and private client. I qualified as a Solicitor in November 2024 specialising in private client.

I graduated from Newcastle University with a 2.1 LLB Hons in 2019, before working as a paralegal in London and Leeds for 3 years in which I worked in family law, private client, personal injury, and commercial litigation. While working as a paralegal, I studied my Legal Practice Course with an integrated Masters part-time completing this with a Distinction in 2023. I was awarded the Timpron Martin prize from Liverpool Law Society for my results.