Scott Bailey LLP has been busy supporting its clients, contributing to our local community and sharing practical legal guidance on issues affecting individuals and businesses across the New Forest and beyond. Here the team gives a round-up of some of the firm's latest news and insights.
Supporting our local community
Walking for Oakhaven Hospice
In May, Senior Partner Sarah Unsworth and Conveyancing Assistants Elayne Braime and Catherine Jones took part in the Oakhaven Hospice walk from Sandbanks to Lymington. See photo below...
Together, the team completed distances ranging from eight to twenty-six miles in support of the charity, which provides specialist palliative care and support to people facing life-limiting illness and their families across our local community.
We are incredibly proud of Sarah, Elayne and Catherine for taking on this challenge and supporting such an important local cause.
New Forest Business Show 2026
If you attended the New Forest Business Show earlier this month, you may have seen the Scott Bailey team exhibiting and had a go at our Cornhole game to win a signature Hockey’s Farm hamper. It was great to see so many familiar faces and make valuable new connections!
As a firm deeply rooted in the local business community, we always value opportunities to meet fellow businesses and strengthen relationships with our clients. It was a fantastic event, and we would like to thank the New Forest Business Partnership for their hard work and everyone who stopped by to speak with us.
Super Sixes at Pylewell Park
We were delighted to once again take part in the annual Super Sixes tournament at Pylewell Park Cricket Club. See photo above!
Our team enjoyed a fantastic day of cricket, winning every match on the way to the final before narrowly missing out on the top spot and finishing as runners-up. As proud long-standing sponsors of Pylewell Park Cricket Club, it was another brilliant community event and a wonderful day enjoyed by all involved.
Looking ahead
Supporting the New Forest Show once again
Scott Bailey LLP is proud to once again sponsor the New Forest and Hampshire County Show, taking place from 28 to 30 July 2026 at New Park, Brockenhurst.
As a law firm with over 90 years of heritage in the New Forest, the Show holds a special place in our calendar. This year, we will once again be sponsoring the North Ring, where members of our team will present awards across a number of equestrian classes.
We look forward to supporting another fantastic celebration of rural life, local enterprise and community spirit.
Strengthening our commitment to the local legal community
We are also delighted to announce that our Senior Partner, Sarah Unsworth, has recently been appointed Junior Vice President of the Bournemouth and District Law Society.
Commenting on her appointment, Sarah said:
"I am so pleased to be involved with our thriving local law society. BDLS is doing great work in bringing our law community together in so many ways. I will really enjoy making a contribution to this for the benefit of our membership."
Sarah's appointment further strengthens Scott Bailey's longstanding commitment to supporting and contributing to the wider legal profession across the region.
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Useful insights from Scott Bailey LLP
How to protect your property from fraud
Property fraud may sound both scary and unlikely, but it is a genuine concern for homeowners, landlords and property investors. Fraudsters may target mortgage-free, vacant or rented properties, sometimes attempting to impersonate the owner in order to sell or mortgage a property they do not own.
Our latest article explains how property fraud can occur, the warning signs to look out for, and the practical steps property owners can take to help protect themselves.
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Thinking of selling your business?
Selling a business is one of the most significant decisions a business owner will make and the process is often more complex than many people expect.
From preparing your business for due diligence and identifying potential risks to negotiating warranties, payment terms and handover arrangements, careful preparation can make all the difference. Our recent guide highlights some of the key considerations for business owners thinking about a sale.
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Completing a high-risk auction purchase against the clock
Property auctions can present exciting opportunities, but they can also involve significant risk and extremely tight deadlines.
We recently supported long-standing client Forest Oak Properties Limited with a complex auction purchase where funding arrangements had not been finalised and the company faced a strict contractual completion deadline. By working collaboratively across our Property and Corporate and Commercial teams, we successfully completed the transaction and helped the client avoid forfeiting their deposit.
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About Scott Bailey LLP
Founded in 1930, Scott Bailey has grown to become a leading firm in the New Forest, providing a full range of legal services to private individuals and businesses. Services for individuals include Residential Conveyancing, Divorce, Family, Wills Trusts & Probate, Litigation & Disputes.
SME business legal services include Corporate, Commercial, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, Landlord & Tenant, Insolvency and Employment Law. Scott Bailey LLP is one of only a very few firms based in the New Forest providing these specialist services.
The first firm in the region to receive the Law Society's prestigious LEXCEL award for high standards of practice management and customer care, Scott Bailey LLP promises top-quality, professional help from a team of expert solicitors who will put your best interests at the heart of their work.
Scott Bailey was delighted and proud to win "Business of the Year" at the 2023 New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards.
