Scott Bailey is delighted to announce that Senior Partner, Sarah Unsworth, has been appointed as Junior Vice President of the Bournemouth and District Law Society (BDLS).
“I am so pleased to be involved with our thriving local law society. BDLS is doing great work in bringing our law community together in so many ways. I will really enjoy making a contribution to this for the benefit of our membership.”
Sarah Unsworth, Senior Partner, Scott Bailey
Established in 1893, the Bournemouth and District Law Society is one of the longest-standing legal societies in the region. Representing more than 600 legal professionals across Bournemouth and the surrounding area, it plays an important role in supporting its members through professional development, networking opportunities and collaboration, whilst promoting the highest standards within the legal profession.
Sarah joins the Society’s leadership team alongside newly appointed President Adrian Falck and Senior Vice President Lauren Day and will help support the Society’s work over the coming year. The new leadership team will be supported by Society Manager Mandy Heath, BDLS’s one full-time staff member and a real driving force behind the society’s ongoing success.
As Senior Partner at Scott Bailey and Head of the firm’s family team, Sarah has more than 20 years’ experience advising clients on a wide range of family law matters. She has particular expertise in complex financial issues arising from divorce and separation, including disputes involving property, pensions and maintenance. An accredited mediator and collaboratively trained lawyer, Sarah is committed to helping clients resolve issues constructively wherever possible.
“Sarah’s appointment is thoroughly deserved. She is highly respected by clients and colleagues alike, and we’re delighted to see her continuing to contribute to the wider legal profession through the Bournemouth and District Law Society.”
Ben Ironmonger, Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial, Scott Bailey
Everyone at Scott Bailey would like to congratulate Sarah on her appointment and wishes her every success in her new role. Alongside her responsibilities with the Bournemouth and District Law Society, Sarah will continue to support clients and lead the family team at Scott Bailey.
