Scott Bailey

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Expert Legal Services in Hampshire

Scott Bailey is a respected law firm based in Hampshire with a long-standing reputation for delivering expert legal services to both individual and business clients. Our team of experienced solicitors specialises in a wide range of legal disciplines including corporate and commercial law, property transactions, family law, employment law, and marine law. With offices in Lymington and Lyndhurst, we combine local knowledge with national expertise to provide tailored solutions that meet our clients' unique needs. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our regulatory accreditation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and our focus on building lasting relationships founded on trust and integrity. Whether advising on complex commercial disputes, guiding clients through property transactions, or offering specialist marine law services, we prioritise clear communication and practical problem-solving.

Our legal professionals bring decades of combined experience to every case, ensuring clients receive authoritative advice grounded in deep industry knowledge. We maintain rigorous professional standards while delivering a personal service that reflects our core values of approachability, creativity, and accessibility. Our team includes specialists in conveyancing, divorce and separation, wills and probate, as well as commercial healthcare and insolvency matters. With a particular strength in marine law, we serve clients across the South Coast's maritime community, including yacht owners, marina operators, and marine businesses. This combination of legal expertise, local insight, and client-focused service makes Scott Bailey a trusted partner for legal matters in both personal and business contexts.

Services

Conveyancing Divorce and Separation Family Law Wills and Probate Commercial Law Employment Law Marine Law Litigation Notary Services Insolvency

Highlights and features

We have over 20 years of experience in UK legal services
Our team includes specialists in marine law and commercial healthcare
We provide tailored legal solutions with local Hampshire knowledge
Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
We combine decades of experience with a personal service approach

Associations and certifications

Solicitors Regulation Authority

What people say

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Services

Marine Law

Our marine law specialists provide expert legal advice for yacht owners, marina operators, and marine businesses across the South Coast. We handle yacht brokerage agreements, pleasure craft registration, marine finance, and dispute resolution. With team members who are active sailors and former professionals from the UK Ship Register, we combine technical expertise with practical understanding of the maritime industry.

Commercial Law

We offer comprehensive commercial law services to businesses in Hampshire and beyond, covering corporate transactions, contract disputes, and regulatory compliance. Our solicitors advise on commercial property matters, intellectual property protection, and healthcare sector regulations. With experience in advising marine businesses, we understand the unique challenges faced by companies operating in specialist sectors.

Family Law

Our family law team provides sensitive and practical guidance through relationship breakdowns, divorce proceedings, and child custody arrangements. We handle financial settlements, pre-nuptial agreements, and domestic violence cases with compassion and professionalism. Clients benefit from our experience in negotiating complex family matters while minimising emotional distress.

Wills and Probate

We help clients plan their estates and navigate probate processes with clear legal advice tailored to individual circumstances. Our services include will drafting, trust creation, and administration of estates. We also specialise in advising on inheritance tax planning and resolving disputes over wills and inheritances.

Conveyancing

Our conveyancing solicitors handle residential and commercial property transactions with efficiency and attention to detail. We guide clients through property purchases, sales, and remortgaging while providing clear advice on legal obligations. Our local knowledge of Hampshire property markets helps ensure smooth transactions for buyers and sellers.

People

Sarah Unsworth

Senior Partner

With over 25 years' experience in commercial law, Sarah leads our corporate team. She specialises in mergers and acquisitions, bringing strategic legal expertise to business clients across Hampshire and the South Coast.

James Burford

Partner

James focuses on commercial property and marine law. His expertise in yacht brokerage agreements and maritime regulations makes him a key advisor for South Coast marine businesses and private vessel owners.

Celia Hawson

Paralegal

Celia provides specialist support in marine law matters. Her prior experience at the UK Ship Register gives her unique expertise in pleasure craft registration and maritime documentation processes.

Rebecca Hatton

Solicitor

Rebecca specialises in family law and conveyancing. She helps clients through relationship breakdowns and property transactions with empathy, ensuring clear communication throughout complex legal processes.

Philip Salt

Partner

Philip leads our dispute resolution practice. With extensive experience in commercial litigation, he represents businesses and individuals in complex legal disputes, focusing on practical solutions and client outcomes.

Questions

What areas of law do you specialise in?

We specialise in corporate and commercial law, family law, conveyancing, marine law, employment law, and dispute resolution. Our team also handles wills, probate, and notary services.

Do you offer marine law services?

Yes, we provide specialist marine law services including yacht brokerage agreements, pleasure craft registration, and advice for marine businesses across the South Coast.

Are you regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority?

Yes, Scott Bailey LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 484899.

What locations do you serve?

We primarily serve clients in Hampshire, including Lymington and Lyndhurst, with marine law clients across the South Coast and UK-wide.

Reviews (6)

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Mr. Best

Mar 22, 2024 Report

Brilliant service from the company and commercial team. Sound advice on a complicated matter, and considerably lower cost (and more approachable) than larger firms we have used previously.

Malcolm Carter

Apr 24, 2022 Report

We have moved thirteen times over our married life. This move was definitely the worst as far as people in the chain, 3 potential purchasers ended breaking the chain near to exchange not only causing distress us, but stress emotionally and financially as well, it took us from September 2021 to April 2022, absolutely an awful conveyancing system this country uses, it is atrocious system and should be changed.

In saying of the above, Victoria at Scott Bailey solicitors in Lyndhurst was exceptional, Victoria constantly gave us updates, advice and her patience, due to so many changes within chain only gave us confidence to carry on with our sale. Victoria was thoroughly professional throughout the process, yet very sympathetic with our position. This company stands out from all of the other conveyancers we have previously used and cannot recommended them highly enough. Many thanks. Malcolm Carter.

Jean Hafstar

Mar 22, 2022 Report

My experience with Rebecca Hatton was a joy, Very experienced and a pleasure to deal with. Came up with suggestions I hadn't thought of which were most helpful. Thanks.

Chris Neve

Nov 17, 2021 Report

Daniel was completely professional and was very active throughout the process of selling my late mother's flat. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Angela May

Nov 15, 2021 Report

I have used Rebecca Hatton for some legal documentation and advice. The service I received was professional, courteous, patient and handled sensitively. I felt guided through the process and could not fault Rebecca's service. I would certainly use Scott Bailey again.

Roger Bell

Nov 09, 2021 Report

Property deals are easy with Scott Bailey. Burford and Salt are complete professionals. I recommend the practice. Thank you gentlemen for your help.