Job Title
Senior Associate Solicitor & Head of Family Law
Direct Number
Email Address
Fax
01903 229163
Department/s
Family
Sarah Pennicott
Overview
I am a Senior Associate Solicitor and head of the Family Law team. I joined Bennett Griffin in September 2020, having worked at a large Hampshire-based firm since 2003, and can offer expertise and advice on all aspects of family law.
I have extensive experience as a family solicitor dealing with a wide range of family problems. Having previously practiced in the naval town of Portsmouth, I have particular expertise with forces pensions and resolving if and how they should be divided.
Qualifications
- LLB (Hons) Law degree in 2002
- Legal Practice Course (Distinction) in 2003
Recent Cases
- Children Act proceedings – Acted for the applicant father on an application for a Child Arrangements Order where he had not seen his child for a significant period of time due to allegations by the child’s mother. A Child Arrangements Order was secured setting out the time that the child would spend with our client and how that was to progress over time.
- Matrimonial Finance – Financial remedy proceedings in which client preserved assets acquired prior to the marriage and his business interest.
Areas of Expertise
- Children’s law, including representing parents and grandparents
- Domestic violence issues
- Divorce, dissolution and separation
- Financial matters arising from separation
- Agreements, including prenuptial and postnuptial
Memberships
- Accredited member of the Family Law Panel
- Law Society
- Resolution
Client Testimonials
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I am actually crying right now. Thank you for everything.
Client Feedback | Sarah Pennicott | Family Law
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“The information is very helpful … many thanks for all of your help with this. You have helped to make this dreadful situation a lot clearer in my mind.”
Client Feedback | Sarah Pennicott | Family Law
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I found the experience amazing and so supportive and helped me see things clearly for my case regarding my children. I’m so happy with the experience and would definitely recommend to others. Thank you so much, it really helped with my confidence to help with the feelings of my concerns regarding my children and what happens once I went to court. Thank you again.”
Client Feedback | Sarah Pennicott | Family Law
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I would love to thank you for all your support in this nightmare divorce…Thank you once again!
Client Feedback | Sarah Pennicott | Family Law
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Sarah was very patient and understanding at an incredibly difficult and turbulent time for me. she did her best to make the process as affordable as possible.
I am incredibly grateful for all her help and life has since moved forward in a much more positive way for me and my little boyClient Feedback | Sarah Pennicott | Family Law
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Professional and impartial advice, no pressure to fight. Always advised on the best outcome for all parties.
Bennett Griffin was recommended to me by a friend and I will pass on that recommendation should I be asked.Client Feedback | Sarah Pennicott | Family Law
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Honest. This is the first firm of solicitors that have ever advised me on several occasions not to do things or do them myself as it wasn’t cost effective.
Client Feedback | Sarah Pennicott | Family Law
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I contacted Bennett Griffin regarding my desire to arrange a parental agreement in relation to my Daughter. I had avoided taking the legal route and had tried for years to come to an informal agreement, but when that became impossible i contacted Bennett Griffin. I was very worried that myself living in a different country would mean my goals weren’t achievable, but from day 1 Sarah reassured me that i was entitled to the access i wanted, and more.
From my first call with Sarah to introduce myself and share my history with her, right until the very end, she was extremely understanding and provided me with a lot of reassurance, which i really needed. Every time i contacted Sarah i received a timely response and in situations which i did not understand, she explained them in a very helpful way which made me feel confident in understanding our position and next steps.
I was very grateful to have the support and knowledge which Sarah provided and i really do not think i’d have been able to achieve this outcome without her. She was extremely understanding that i was on a tight budget and assisted me where possible to reduce costs and agree payment dates.Client Feedback | Sarah Pennicott | Family Law