Laura Winterbottom

Spear's Review

A special counsel in Withers’ divorce and family team, Laura Winterbottom advises clients on issues stemming from separation, divorce or dissolution, with a view to achieving a resolution that makes commercial sense for them.

‘I would not have been able to achieve a conclusion without her efforts,’ reads a testimony from one grateful client. ‘She had a professional grip on the case throughout and used her experienced approach to conclude the case.' 

Winterbottom frequently advises individuals with complex financial affairs, including trusts, company structures and inherited assets. Notable cases include advising a member of a dynastic UHNW family on an international prenuptial agreement and the potential impact of Brexit.

Adviser Profile 

Laura is Special Counsel in the Family Team at Withers, having trained at the firm in 2004. She is a valued member of the team and recognised by peers and clients as a 'rising star'. Clients describe her as a breath of fresh air – empathetic yet commercial and pragmatic. 

Laura is known for her ability to juggle a myriad of complex and disparate issues and problem-solve under pressure. Always both strategic and yet compassionate, clients appreciate her direct approach. Laura's practice comprises all aspects of family law, including international and complex financial disputes, pre-nuptial agreements and children disputes. 

She is experienced at dealing with cases with a wide range of financial and factual backgrounds.