Sarah Laughey

Director & Head Of Private Family Law

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Sarah, who became Partner at the firm in 2019, is the dedicated Family Law expert at our branch offices of Ilkley, Otley and Guiseley. Sarah became a Director in January 2022 when the firm became an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). An Ilkley native, Sarah attended Ilkley Grammar School before qualifying as a Solicitor in 2007. Sarah’s practice is diverse, with the full range of Family Law services being offered, from divorce and separation to related financial, children and domestic abuse aspects. When it comes to financial cases, Sarah deals with situations where there are varying levels of money available to the parties. However, Sarah has increasingly become specialised in high net worth cases where there are complicated assets including multiple properties (in the UK and abroad), businesses, shareholdings, and pension policies. In children cases, Sarah will commonly be instructed in Child Arrangement Order applications (live with or spend time with (formally residence and contact)), Prohibited Steps and Specific Issue Order applications, as well as Parental Responsibility and Special Guardianship cases. In all areas of Family Law, Sarah will frequently see client cases through to final hearing, but wherever possible the aim is to settle cases in a fair and reasonable manner, and before extensive litigation has become necessary. In 2012, Sarah qualified as an Accredited Resolution Specialist, with specialist subjects including private children law and domestic abuse. As a member of Resolution Sarah is committed to resolving disputes in a constructive and non-confrontational manner. Away from work, Sarah enjoys walking in the Yorkshire Dales with her young family, and takes a keen interest in current affairs and politics.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 374417

  • Based in Otley, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 19 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Sarah, who became Partner at the firm in 2019, is the dedicated Family Law expert at our branch offices of Ilkley, Otley and Guiseley. Sarah became a Director in January 2022 when the firm became an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). An Ilkley native, Sarah attended Ilkley Grammar School before qualifying as a Solicitor in 2007. Sarah’s practice is diverse, with the full range of Family Law services being offered, from divorce and separation to related financial, children and domestic abuse aspects. When it comes to financial cases, Sarah deals with situations where there are varying levels of money available to the parties. However, Sarah has increasingly become specialised in high net worth cases where there are complicated assets including multiple properties (in the UK and abroad), businesses, shareholdings, and pension policies. In children cases, Sarah will commonly be instructed in Child Arrangement Order applications (live with or spend time with (formally residence and contact)), Prohibited Steps and Specific Issue Order applications, as well as Parental Responsibility and Special Guardianship cases. In all areas of Family Law, Sarah will frequently see client cases through to final hearing, but wherever possible the aim is to settle cases in a fair and reasonable manner, and before extensive litigation has become necessary. In 2012, Sarah qualified as an Accredited Resolution Specialist, with specialist subjects including private children law and domestic abuse. As a member of Resolution Sarah is committed to resolving disputes in a constructive and non-confrontational manner. Away from work, Sarah enjoys walking in the Yorkshire Dales with her young family, and takes a keen interest in current affairs and politics.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 374417

  • Based in Otley, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 19 years

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Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

17 Market Street, Otley, LS21 3AF

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Helpful when I needed advice and very professional

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Sarah and Rosie were lovely to work with. They listened carefully to what i wanted and what i needed. They worked within my best interests. Should i need further legal assistance in the future, i will be seeking this from Sarah.

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Dear Amy, Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that Sarah and Rosie provided a lovely experience and worked diligently to meet your needs. We look forward to assisting you in the future. Best regards, Ison Harrison Limited

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Sarah has to be one of the most professional people that I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Obviously a divorce can have high emotions throughout. She is not interested in dragging the process out causing more work. She is concise , accurate & gave a wealth of advice & guided me through a tricky process. Always polite , friendly yet highly professional & calm demeanour at all times. Available to speak directly to in the telephone. Very knowledgeable & planned ahead & kept me informed of where we were at.

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Thank you for recognising Sarah's professionalism and expertise. We're pleased to have provided you with guidance and support throughout your divorce process. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need further assistance. Best regards, Ison Harrison Limited

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