All of us at Scott Bailey were delighted to celebrate our Head of Property, James Burford, marking 25 years with the firm this August. James first joined Scott Bailey as a teenager on work experience, before officially beginning his career in August 2000! Over the years, he has become a highly respected and much-loved member of the team, as well as one of our most long-standing partners. James has expertly guided generations of families through property transactions, and supported many local businesses, and has built a much-deserved reputation locally. He is well known to clients and colleagues alike for his expertise, professionalism, and dedication, but also – for his good humour and community spirit. From dressing up as the Easter Bunny and delivering chocolate eggs on the Lymington High Street every year, to enjoying trips out with his team, his … Continue reading →

Our clients trust us with some of their most sensitive personal, financial, and commercial details – and protecting this information has always been one of our highest priorities.  The addition of our Cyber Essentials Plus certification means that we now hold the highest level of accreditation under the government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme.  What this means for our clients: Our IT Manager Simon Baxter explains, “Cybercrime is a growing risk for businesses and individuals alike. By choosing a law firm with Cyber Essentials Plus certification, you can be confident that your data is handled with the highest levels of security and care.”  Our Cyber Essentials Plus certification is just one way we demonstrate that your security is always our top priority.  Click here to view Scott Bailey’s Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate

This week marks a milestone for Scott Bailey LLP as we celebrate our three new Apprentice Solicitors – Joseph Hammond, Holly Mitchell and Benjamin Bethell – starting the Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship programme at Bournemouth University. Already valued members of our team, Joe, Holly and Benjamin will now combine their university studies with continued practical, hands-on experience across our departments. This is the first time Scott Bailey has embraced the apprenticeship route – a significant step in our commitment to nurturing the next generation of lawyers and investing in professional development across the firm. Holly Mitchell Holly began her journey with us in November 2024 as a Legal Administrator within our Lymington and Lyndhurst property teams, led by Partner James Burford. “I am very grateful to the team at Scott Bailey for the faith they have put in me since … Continue reading →