Laura Maltby Consultant Residential and Commercial Property Solicitor

Laura graduated with a First Class degree in LLB Law with French from the University of Reading and went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Guildford. She qualified as a solicitor in 2014 and has since gained over a decade of experience working in various high street law firms, including roles as an employee, partner, and consultant.

Laura values the strong client relationships she has built over the years, with many returning for her advice time and again. She particularly enjoys building long-term relationships with commercial clients. For Laura, it's always rewarding to have clients repeatedly place their trust in her, and she takes pride in offering a service with consistency and genuine care.

Areas of expertise:

Residential Property

• Auction sale and purchases
• Standard sales and purchases
• Re-mortgages
• Transfers of equity
• Lease Extensions
• Deeds of Variation 
• New leasehold developments

Commercial Property

• Auction sale and purchases
• Standard sales and purchases
• Re-mortgages
• Transfers of equity
• New commercial leases 
• Lease assignments 
• Sale and purchase of businesses

Approach to work and clients

Laura is committed to providing a highly personal service. With Setfords, she can ensure her clients have direct access to her, without needing to go through multiple case handlers. Known for her practical and straightforward approach, Laura offers honest advice without legal jargon, making the process more accessible and less overwhelming.

Recognising that property transactions can be stressful, she strives to reassure her clients with a high-quality service and arm them with the confidence that someone is genuinely on their side.