Sarah Phillips
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Family/Matrimonial
Band 2
About
Provided by Sarah Phillips
Practice Areas
I am a family solicitor and collaborative lawyer with 16 years' post qualification experience advising clients in connection with divorce, financial remedy, complex private law children disputes, cohabitation and property disputes and domestic abuse. I am committed to conducting my cases in a constructive and sensitive manner and encourage my clients to put the best interests of their children first. My practice is informed and assisted by my strong relationships with Counsel, family consultants, family therapists and independent financial advisers.
Career
I spent the first 11 years of my career working at a busy high street firm in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, where I managed a very large caseload, which was principally publicly funded. I regularly represented my clients at the local Tunbridge Wells County Court, particularly in emergency private law chiIdren matters and Family Law Act applications. I then moved to a regional Sussex firm based in Uckfield in 2014, where I developed and broadened my practice. I moved to Dean Wilson in 2016, becoming a partner in 2021. I enjoyed the support of my head of department, Julian Hunt, and all my Dean Wilson colleagues in building a thriving client base in Brighton.
Professional Memberships
I am a Member of Resolution and am a Resolution Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer with regard to Complex Financial Remedies & Private Law Children from 2015 to date. Accreditation has to be reapplied for every 3 years.
Personal
My first degree was in English Literature at the University of Edinburgh. I have always been a lover of the written word and a beautifully turned phrase. I am also a lover of travel, and all things Greek and Scandinavian, Icelandic sagas, very long walks, and very large meals.
Chambers Review
UK
Sarah Phillips adeptly handles contact applications and child arrangement orders. She is also able to advise on finance cases relating to divorce and cohabitation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sarah is all over complex cases that require a lot of attention to detail. She also genuinely cares and is invested in the right outcome for the client."
"Her understanding of family law is incredible, meaning she can give up-to-date and precise advise."
"Sarah is an outstanding professional in her field of expertise. She has an amazing focus for attention to detail and really understands and listens."
"Sarah handles complex emotional dynamics with sensitivity and understanding, while remaining steadfast in her commitment to protecting her client's interests."
"Sarah is all over complex cases that require a lot of attention to detail. She also genuinely cares and is invested in the right outcome for the client."
"Her understanding of family law is incredible, meaning she can give up-to-date and precise advise."
"Sarah is an outstanding professional in her field of expertise. She has an amazing focus for attention to detail and really understands and listens."
"Sarah handles complex emotional dynamics with sensitivity and understanding, while remaining steadfast in her commitment to protecting her client's interests."
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