About Sarah Norman-Scott
Sarah qualified as a Solicitor in 2011 and is a Partner in the Family Law team. She specialises in all aspects of family law and has a broad caseload acting for HNW individuals with complex business and trust structures and those with modest incomes.
On divorce/civil partnership dissolution and the associated financial matters Sarah is regularly instructed to advise on complex high net worth cases often with an international element and is particularly skilled in wealth protection such as nuptial agreements (prenups or postnups). Sarah regularly receives referrals from peers that have successfully worked with her in this area. Sarah has attained Specialist Accreditation from Resolution in respect of her work on matrimonial finance cases.
Sarah regularly advises, and has extensive experience acting for, unmarried couples and helps them resolve issues relating to property and cohabitee disputes (under Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996) and financial claims on behalf of children (under Schedule 1 of the Children Act). Sarah has attained Specialist Accreditation from Resolution in respect of her work in this area.
In respect of Sarah’s private law children practice, she acts for domestic and international parents including where one parent wishes to relocate with the children (‘leave to remove’) and child arrangement orders (formerly ‘residence’ and ‘contact’ orders) and specific issues such as schooling, medical and change of name.
Sarah gives clear, knowledgeable, and comprehensible advice and is willing to put in the extra effort required to assist client's in complex situations and I was very impressed with Sarah's professionalism.
Sarah’s clients value her cost-effective and personal approach and she favours a collaborative approach to her work with the assistance of NCDR (non-court dispute resolution) which means the majority of her cases settle relatively quickly and out of the spotlight of the court and press. If that is not possible, Sarah is a skilled litigator and will strive to achieve the best result for her client.
Sarah is an active member of Resolution (an organisation of family lawyers committed to a non-confrontational and constructive approach to family matters) and sits as co-chair of Resolution’s Litigant in Person committee.
Notable Cases
- KFK v DQD [2024] EWFC 78 (B) – Complex financial remedies matter that included issues of dishonesty, non-disclosure, add-back, beneficial interests in non-matrimonial property, family loans and resources and the process when challenging the authenticity of documents.
Client Comments
- Sarah Norman-Scott did an amazing job helping me through my divorce process. Definitely recommended.
- I worked with Sarah Norman-Scott, who is an excellent lawyer for a sensitive family law matter. Sarah had answers to all my questions and was able to sum up complex legal concepts, and she worked in a time-efficient manner to fairly manage fees.
- If you are looking for a quality divorce lawyer, look no further. I worked with Sarah Scott through a long and complicated divorce with many twists and turns. She approached the process with a level of understanding and empathy that was completely unexpected but more importantly a level of professionalism and dedication to getting the correct outcome that has left me astounded.
Memberships
- Sarah is an active member of Resolution (an organisation of family lawyers committed to a non-confrontational and constructive approach to family matters) and sits as co-chair of Resolution’s Litigant in Person committee.
Career
- Partner at Hodge Jones & Allen, Present
- Senior associate at Osbornes Law
- Associate at Osbornes Law
- Solicitor as Osbornes Law
- Associate at PCM Solicitors
- Senior caseworker at Cooperative Legal Services
- Trainee at Anthony Gold
Education
- University of Hertfordshire – Law, University of Hertfordshire – Legal practice course
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