Laura Bennett

Laura Bennett is a seasoned legal professional with over 14 years of dedicated experience in the legal industry. A graduate of Newcastle University with a Bachelor of Laws, Laura embarked on her legal career as a paralegal before being admitted as a solicitor in 2008. Laura’s professional journey is marked by her notable expertise in commercial contract negotiations and drafting, where her exceptional drafting skills and proactive client service approach have set her apart. She is adept at navigating the complexities of both commercial and property law, offering a comprehensive suite of services to her clients. Her commercial law acumen is demonstrated through her proficiency in drafting and advising on supply agreements, service contracts, and trading terms. Laura is skilled in negotiating and drafting a variety of leases and licence agreements, including those for commercial and retail spaces. Furthermore, she brings significant expertise to matters involving shareholder and unit holder agreements, share transactions, and business sale and purchase agreements. Her capabilities extend to corporate structuring and mergers and acquisitions, ensuring that clients receive well-rounded legal guidance. In property law, Laura has successfully managed large commercial and residential land transactions, including sales, purchases, and matters related to residential and strata subdivisions and consolidations. She exhibits thorough knowledge in drafting loan, mortgage, and other security and guarantee documents, and provides insightful advice on limited recourse borrowing arrangements and bare trust acquisitions and rollovers. Laura Bennett’s robust legal expertise, combined with her client-focused strategy, ensures she consistently delivers high-quality legal services tailored to meet her clients' complex needs.