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Sarah Lilley
Based in Inverness, Sarah is the only 'triple accredited' family law solicitor north of Aberdeen, holding accreditations from the Law Society of Scotland in child law, family law and family law mediation. She is also one of only 2 family law solicitors across the Highlands of Scotland to be certified by the Law Society of Scotland in trauma-informed law. Sarah is also a member of Consensus Scotland, CALM Scotland, the Family Law Association and serves as a Director of Relationships Scotland – Family Mediation Highland. She is also a Director of the Inverness Chamber of Commerce.
Sarah has 15 years of experience in practising exclusively in family law initially in Aberdeen and Edinburgh with the past 11 years having been spent in Inverness. In July 2020 Sarah joined Brodies and, in doing so, became the firm's first family law solicitor in the Highlands & Islands. Sarah became a partner in May 2022 and now leads a team of three family law solicitors based in Inverness. Sarah has particular expertise in high conflict disputes relating to children and has been appointed by Inverness and Tain Sheriff Courts to prepare numerous child welfare and curatrix ad litem reports in recent years. She is also regularly instructed in complex international matters.
Family law client, c
"Sarah and Eildh are highly professional, engaging and companionate people. Their communication regarding all aspects of my case, was always completed in a timely manner and clear to the point. Throughout the 2 years i worked with Sarah and Eildh, their advice given was precise and clarified at all times. I would recommend Brodies LLP and revert to Sarah or Eildh if you required representation for either divorce or child welfare issues."
Family law client, Family law client
"We found the solicitor at Brodies dealt with our case with empathy and understanding, which is what you need when dealing with family law. We felt confident that our case would have a good outcome due to her experience. She answered our questions promptly and guided us through a difficult time. The outcome of our case was a positive one. Thank you Sarah and colleague Sophie."
Family law client, Google review
"I, like everyone who finds themselves at the point of divorce, was worried about the process, the legal jargon etc…Sarah instantly made me feel a ease with explaining things clearly and respectfully I knew then I'd made the right decision on Brodies. Every step of the process was well informed professional and quickly handled. I can't recommend Brodies enough they are extremely great value. I'd urge anyone in the position I was in to contact them without hesitation."
Family law client, Google review
"I used Brodies LLP in my divorce (Sarah Lilley). Sarah helped me with my divorce and I would highly recommend her. She is top class at her profession Sarah keeps you informed and always responds to emails or phone calls. If your looking for the best go no further than Sarah Lilley at Brodies"
Living Brodies' values
As an experienced solicitor trained in collaborative family law, Sarah ensures that her clients' difficulties are handled with care and professionalism.
Key highlights
- Sarah is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Child Law, a Specialist in Family Law and a Family Law Mediator.
- Sarah is a member of The Family Law Association and Consensus Collaboration Scotland.
- Sarah is a Director of Relationships Scotland – Family Mediation Highland.
- Sarah is certified by the Law Society of Scotland in trauma-informed law.
Sarah Lilley was able to explore all avenues in the context of a complex case involving two countries. All this while ensuring that her client, despite the language barrier and the differences in legal functioning, fully understood all the options and the course of the procedure carried out. Her rigour, her relevance and her availability make her an excellent lawyer.
Legal 500 UK 2024
