We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of the esteemed Pylewell Park Cricket Club. On Monday, 27th May, Sarah Unsworth, a Partner at Scott Bailey, visited the club to unveil the new caps sponsored by Scott Bailey, now proudly worn by both the Colts players! During her visit, Sarah had the pleasure of meeting many members of the club, including the chairman, Simon Williams, and Amelia Mavor, who is responsible for organising the Colts. Excitement filled the air during Sarah’s visit, as the Colts enjoyed a professional training session, showcasing their new Scott Bailey caps which will be worn for both training sessions and matches. With the season just beginning, we are eager to see what lies ahead for the team. In addition to Sarah, Ann Herd, another Partner at Scott Bailey, will also be attending several matches this season … Continue reading →

In many ways, choosing a solicitor or legal advisor is like choosing a mechanic. When it comes to cars, few of us (excluding any serious petrolheads) consider ourselves experts, so when we take our car into a garage, we must trust the mechanics to be honest and capable. To be on the safe side, most people will do a bit of research before choosing a garage, including asking friends or family for recommendations, looking at reviews, or checking the credentials of garages in their area. Picking a solicitor or legal advisor is similar. Understanding our legal system requires extensive training and expertise, and as a result, clients must often trust their legal representatives to act in their best interests and represent them effectively. However, while picking the wrong mechanic may leave you out of pocket, the consequences of choosing the … Continue reading →

We are thrilled to announce that Richard Wadsworth and Ben Ironmonger have become full Equity Partners of the firm, effective from 1 April 2024. Ben joined Scott Bailey in 2019 and quickly identified the potential to establish a dedicated Company and Commercial Department, enhancing our business law services alongside our expert litigation and commercial property teams. Under his leadership, our client base has grown steadily, making us one of the few law firms in the New Forest offering specialised corporate law support. Richard Wadsworth, who joined Scott Bailey in 2017, has built up a strong reputation as an expert Private Client Solicitor. He handles all aspects of will writing, complex probate and trust administration, and powers of attorney. Additionally, he has significantly expanded his department and now serves as our Compliance Officer, or COLP, ensuring legal compliance within the firm. … Continue reading →