We are an Essex and Suffolk-based legal consultancy and signposting service, specialising in Will Writing and Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney, Divorce, Immigration and Property (information and signposting only).
As a legal consultancy, we do not advise on reserved areas of law: for example, Immigration, Residential and Commercial Property and Grant of Probate. However, after years of working in the legal sector, we have a network of trusted contacts and ex-colleagues in every area of legal practice. If your needs fall outside our service offering, then we will be happy to introduce you to someone within that network. We will also signpost you to the appropriate organisation depending on your particular requirement.
We provide a local alternative to the traditional law firm model because our consultants are not acting as solicitors when providing services through Laurselle Legal. Law firms are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and when we provide services to our clients we are not regulated or authorised by the SRA.
In the UK, there are certain activities which are “reserved” to solicitors (and in some cases other authorised, regulated persons like barristers or licensed conveyancers). These are:
- The Exercise of a Right of Audience (i.e. The right to act as an advocate in court)
- The Conduct of Litigation
- Conveyancing
- Probate activities
- Notarisation
- The Administration of Oaths
We do not conduct any of these reserved activities. We provide legal advice in non-reserved activities. However, if you approach us for a property transaction or an immigration or probate matter, we will recommend you to a regulated law firm.
We can also help you with your non legal enquiries which are a part of a legal matter but cannot be dealt with by a solicitor.
Our consultants are trained and practiced in regulated law firms before taking the step into the alternative model of legal consultancy. While we are not a law firm, we offer the same experience and proficiency as a traditional boutique practice.
We currently do not have a professional indemnity cover however we do have public liability cover.
MEET THE TEAM
Tanisha Brown
Legal Consultant | Principal
With over 16 years in the legal Industry I have gained a wealth of experience and knowledge.
During my work as a law practitioner, I realised how overwhelming and stressful the legal process is for the clients. As a legal practitioner working in a stressful law firm environment, I could not provide the much needed time and support to my clients, especially time to explain the legal process and help them to cope with the stress.
I realised that just legal advice is not enough, my clients required emotional support as well as practical advice from a trusted advisor on the legal process, who acts as an objective sounding board and provides non-judgemental friendly ear.
Therefore, I decided to take the role of a Legal Consultant instead of acting as a practicing lawyer. My aim is to combine my legal experience with my compassionate nature and provide a holistic support and guidance to my clients to make them feel empowered.
As Cal Newport states:
-“Passion comes after you put in the hard work to become excellent at something valuable, not before. In other words, what you do for a living is much less important than how you do it.”
Victoria Pitches
Paralegal
My name is Victoria, I joined Laurselle Legal in March 2022 voluntary to gain work experience whilst finalising my Law Degree at Suffolk University which I successfully completed with a higher 2:1.
I was delighted to be given the opportunity to take on a fulltime permanent position at Laurselle Legal, which I thoroughly enjoy providing guidance and support to clients regarding their matters, which includes a range of services and if I am unable to help, we have benefit of being able to signpost to our chosen network of regulated solicitors to conduct regulated legal services.
I have a compassionate nature and combine with my adept listening skills I provide my clients with the required emotional support and practical advice to guide them through their legal matter.
In addition, if you require support through a Court hearing I can attend as your McKenzie friend at court to provide you with the much-needed moral support and assist you with your Court Application and take notes at Court.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends, and I have a keen interest in reading.
Jonathan Hammond
Private Client Department
Will & Estate Planning Consultant
I am a professionally qualified Estate Planning Consultant and have been affiliated with both The Society of Will Writers and The Society of Later Life Advisers.
I suppose you could call me ‘seasoned’ as I have been working now for over 40 years in the financial services and legal sectors.
I have extensive experience of meeting clients, identifying requirements and providing support as we progress to providing an agreed solution then delivering products that the client understands and needs to ensure that their assets are secure and passed in in accordance with their wishes.
I have worked for a number of companies over the years including will writers, trust companies, stockbrokers, financial advisers and investment managers.
I am now happy to say I work for Laurselle Legal where I offer estate planning services focused on protecting, preserving and passing-on inheritance. Estate planning can be a minefield and quite an emotional journey and we are here to help you through it.
Our team
Our team consists only of highly experienced consultants, who have themselves worked in the legal sector and know first-hand the client’s need for both emotional and practical support.
Understanding our clients
We are specialists and have extensive knowledge and experience of what is realistic and practical in different situations for the clients we work with.
Tailored advice and support
All of our advice and support is tailored specifically to our clients. Our approach is always structured and efficient at every stage.
Communication
We keep our clients informed of progress and plans so they know exactly where, when, and how their requirements are being met.
Transparent fees
We know how important it is that our clients get the best value for money. We provide a free no obligation; initial consultation over the telephone or face to face; following the initial appointment we shall provide a tailored estimate of costs so our clients know the the likely costs of a particular engagement.
Our research and consulting services are tailored specifically to our clients to explore practical strategies and recommendation. We do not adhere to a “one size fits all policy”.