Liverpool law firm Jackson Lees has appointed a new chartered legal executive to its family team

Law firm Jackson Lees has strengthened its family team with the appointment of Sarah McCarthy as a chartered legal executive.

Sarah, who has joined the Liverpool and Wirral practice from Hill Dickinson, has more than 20 years’ experience working in family law. In 2021 she was crowned family law chartered legal executive of the year at the Family Law Awards.

She has been a member of Liverpool Law Society’s family law sub-committee since 2011, assisting director Jo Downey in organising the organisation’s private child conference and family finance conference.

Jackson Lees Group includes Broudie Jackson Canter and Farrington Law and turns over more than £14m a year. It is owned by Wirral-based MAPD Ventures. In July LBN revealed the £38m-turnover business was seeking private equity backing.

Sarah is among a spate of recent recruits at Jackson Lees as it focuses on expansion. Her appointment follows the recent arrival of four new members in the court of protection team, including Oliver Banks and Claire Martini as its head and deputy head respectively.

Haley Farrell, deputy managing director and head of family law at Jackson Lees Group, said “With her vast experience in family law and her passion for helping others and making a positive difference, Sarah is a tremendous addition to our expanding team. 

“We are delighted she has joined us as we develop the practice with our focus on growth and providing exceptional client care across Merseyside and the North West.”

Sarah added: “I like that I act as a confidant for clients within my work, as it allows me to show the empathy they deserve when dealing with sensitive matters.

“I am excited to put this into practice and lend my support to clients and the family team at Jackson Lees.”