Lauren Smith awarded Asset Protection Lawyer of the Year 2025

Taylor Bracewell is proud to announce that Lauren Smith, Partner, has been awarded Asset Protection Lawyer of the Year 2025 for the 4^th year running.

Lauren has over 15 years Post Qualification Experience specialising in Wills, Probate and Trust work. Working at several firms throughout South Yorkshire Lauren is well known in the region for her advanced expertise, meticulous attention to detail and empathic approach to clients needs and circumstances. Lauren joined Taylor Bracewell in December 2014, becoming a Partner in April 2018.

Lauren is also a member of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners) and is a fully qualified TEP (Trusts and Estates Practitioner). STEP is the leading worldwide professional body for practitioners in the field of trusts and estates. This means that Lauren is an expert when it comes to advising clients on how best to manage their affairs, and has both specialist qualifications and experience in inheritance and succession planning.

Lauren specialises in a variety of different matters, including drafting Wills, Inheritance Tax Planning and Asset Protection, as well as Probate and Administration of Estates, Trust administration and formation, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.

If you would like to speak with Lauren or one of the team regarding all aspects of Wills, Probate & Trusts don’t hesitate to contact them by calling 01302 341414 or by filling out our online enquiry form.

Reviews and Accreditations

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"A huge thank you to Jasveer and Alisha at Taylor Bracewell for guiding us through our recent sale and purchase. They were thorough, highly responsive, and handled every aspect of our conveyancing with complete professionalism. They ensured everything progressed smoothly up to completion day with zero fuss. Highly recommended!"

Gemma Catterall

3 weeks ago

"It was a daunting visit to see Amy Wilson who assisted with my family matter, the attention to detail and support throughout my appointment and follow up to clarify all things I did not understand She was very professional and courteous. An excellent paralegal and a credit to Taylor Bracewell. Thankyou much appreciated."

Aaron Bannister

4 weeks ago

"Highly recommend Jasveer Kaur and her team for looking after us during our recent property transfer, Jas was patient and always available to us, kept us informed every step of the way and explained our choices at every turning. Thank you Jas from Amanda & Steve you made it so simple."

Amanda Wilson

a month ago

"I have recently sold my property in Liverpool and Peter Caswell at Taylor Bracewell Solicitos acted on my behalf and he was outstanding. This was a very difficult sale due to the fact that the other party's solicitors was excessive in their demand and clearly ignorant but Peter was very patient during what ended up being a long drawn out process. Peter maintained professionalism..."

chinwe Russell

6 months ago

"Absolutely brilliant. Richard supported me with a settlement agreement with my employer. From start to finish the staff were polite, made me feel comfortable and took the time to understand my needs - very fast turnaround and kept well informed at all stages. Would highly recommend Taylor Bracewell Solictors."

Carl Chandler

8 months ago

"Emma cornell acted on behalf of 5 beneficiaries regarding a will being contested .she was brilliant from day 1 and we cannot recommend ger enough, thanks again Emma"

Freda Lacey

3 years ago

"Many thanks to Kerry and Sopie for dealing with a property sale for us. It was quite a complicated affair but was dealt with professionally from start to finish."

Beryl Allan

4 years ago

"Very professional happy with there service"

Tim Cranswick

3 years ago

"Excellent solicitors i needed their services, they were very professional, i would recommend them."

Risdon Woodcock

a year ago