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Maclaren Warner - Ilkeston Maclaren Warner - Ilkeston

Sally Smith

Family Law Solicitor

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Sally is a Solicitor in our Family Law Team at Maclaren Warner. She qualified as a lawyer in 2021 after building a successful career in management within industry and banking, giving her a strong commercial background and a practical, client-focused approach. She obtained her Higher Rights of Audience in 2023, further extending her advocacy skills and ability to represent clients in court. Sally advises clients on a wide range of family matters, including divorce, financial settlements, and issues relating to arrangements for children. She also assists unmarried couples with cohabitation agreements, property disputes and financial matters concerning children, as well as supporting clients who need urgent protection through domestic abuse applications, including non-molestation and occupation orders. Sally is committed to guiding her clients through what are often highly challenging times, providing both clear, pragmatic advice and the personal support they need to achieve the best possible outcomes. Outside of work, Sally is passionate about horses and spends much of her free time riding and enjoying equestrian pursuits. Specialisms include: • Divorce • Financial settlements • Arrangements for children, including relocation • Cohabitation disputes and agreements • Financial issues relating to children (Schedule 1, Children Act 1989) • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements • Domestic abuse protection

Maclaren Warner - Ilkeston Maclaren Warner - Ilkeston

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 665911

  • Based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire

  • Licensed for 5 years

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Maclaren Warner - Ilkeston Maclaren Warner - Ilkeston

Sally is a Solicitor in our Family Law Team at Maclaren Warner. She qualified as a lawyer in 2021 after building a successful career in management within industry and banking, giving her a strong commercial background and a practical, client-focused approach. She obtained her Higher Rights of Audience in 2023, further extending her advocacy skills and ability to represent clients in court. Sally advises clients on a wide range of family matters, including divorce, financial settlements, and issues relating to arrangements for children. She also assists unmarried couples with cohabitation agreements, property disputes and financial matters concerning children, as well as supporting clients who need urgent protection through domestic abuse applications, including non-molestation and occupation orders. Sally is committed to guiding her clients through what are often highly challenging times, providing both clear, pragmatic advice and the personal support they need to achieve the best possible outcomes. Outside of work, Sally is passionate about horses and spends much of her free time riding and enjoying equestrian pursuits. Specialisms include: • Divorce • Financial settlements • Arrangements for children, including relocation • Cohabitation disputes and agreements • Financial issues relating to children (Schedule 1, Children Act 1989) • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements • Domestic abuse protection

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 665911

  • Based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire

  • Licensed for 5 years

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Family Law

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  • WLR Legal Solutions (Limited Company)

    Solicitor

    September 2025 - Present 1 year and 1 month

Contact

07955 272673
https://maclarenwarner.co.uk/about

Opening hours

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

First Floor Finance Block, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5GF

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    It's been an excellent service from both Sally & Abbey. They were always on hand to provide help & advice during which as been a stressful year.

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    A representative from Maclaren Warner responded to this review

    We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. It’s great to hear you felt supported and well-informed — that’s exactly what we aim for. Thank you again for choosing us and if you or someone you know ever require legal advice in the future, we’d be more than happy to assist again.

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    I used McLaren Warner and Sally Smith in particular whom were exceptional in sorting a very tricky situation for me as it involved dealings across two different countries laws etc . The situation had been ongoing for a number of years .but Sally actioned and sorted it in a professional manner and manager to resolve fairly quickly considering the complexity

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    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re really glad to hear you had a positive experience with Sally — it means a lot to know our support made a difference. If there’s ever anything else we can assist with, we’re just a call away.

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    Amazing !

    Sally took over my case and quickly came up to speed with past events. On our first phone call came up with a plan and clear steps to take so I could get the matter closed and finished. She didn’t accept any time wasting or stall tactics that the other party tried to continue and kept me in the loop with what I was able to do legally and quickly. Sally was able to represent in court and made the whole process easy to understand and more reassuring as she knew what had gone off and what goal I needed. We had a brilliant communication, explained all the legal language so I wasn’t left confused or scared. We had a giggle along the way which helped deal with the stress and reminded me that she will, get this done and closed in reasonable time. She closed my matter quickly and effectively and got the result I had so long hoped for. I would happily recommend her and use her again should I ever need. Sally you are a credit to your yourself; your role and even thought my situation was terrible I’m so glad to have you by my side to represent and get it done:

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    We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review, Kristina. It’s great to hear you felt supported and well-informed — that’s exactly what we aim for. Thank you again for choosing us and if you or someone you know ever require legal advice in the future, we’d be more than happy to assist again.

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    Kristina

    Thank you Sally

    There isnt enough words to describe how amazing Sally has been through my divorce. She listened to all my concerns, and any issues in which I had. She kept things very simple and clear so I was able to provide and do as required. When it came to filing for court to get the issue resolved she was with me every step of the way, completed the paperwork so no mistakes were made, she is even trained to work as my barrister which was reassuring as she understood my case and what I was after as an end goal which was achieved quickly and I left her happy and for the first time in a while stress free and happy to finally be able to move on with my life. I hope to never have to do this process again but if I had to, Sally Smith will be the first person I would ask for. She is truly amazing and takes no messing about when dealing with issues from the other party. Sally Smith is a credit to herself and all the work she does for her clients!

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    Darren

    Great advice

    Sally, Thank you! From the first meeting with you, I was blown away with how professional you are. Your help and advice has been incredible. Thank you again

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