Strategy Session
A focused, solicitor-led consultation. Clear picture, written plan, no obligation to proceed. £250 +VAT — credited if you proceed.
About SKB Law
Award-winning family law.
Award-winning family law.
Built around you.
Over 25 years of specialist family law experience. A global perspective with boutique-level personal service. We have English, Urdu, and Punjabi speakers available — offering everything from self-guided resources to full legal representation.
- 25+ Years of specialist family law experience
- 3 Offices — Manchester, London, and Bradford
- MBE Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE — founder and principal solicitor
- 3 Languages — English, Urdu, and Punjabi
The Practice
A specialist family law firm
SKB Law is a specialist family law firm with offices in Manchester, London, and Bradford. We advise individuals and families on all aspects of family law — from divorce and financial settlements to children’s matters, mediation, and preventative planning.
We are known for our direct, clear approach — giving clients a realistic picture of their situation and a structured path forward, without unnecessary complexity or cost.
Our practice has a particular depth of experience advising clients from diverse backgrounds — including Muslim families, international clients, and those whose situations involve religious, cultural, or cross-border elements.
Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE
Founder & Principal Solicitor
Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE is a specialist family solicitor and accredited mediator with over 25 years’ experience. She founded SKB Law to build a practice that combines legal rigour with genuine personal service — and that is accessible to clients who have historically been underserved by mainstream law firms.
Sarah advises in English, Urdu, and Punjabi. She is a regular commentator on family law issues in the media, a podcast host, and a recognised voice on Islamic family law in England & Wales.
Solicitor
Accredited Mediator
MBE
English · Urdu · Punjabi
What we stand for
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Clarity over complexity
The law is complicated. Our job is to make it less so — translating legal reality into plain English so every client leaves better informed than when they arrived.
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The right support at the right time
Not every situation requires full representation. We're honest about what yours needs — and we structure our services so you can access the right level of support without paying for more than you need.
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A practice built on trust
Trust is earned through consistency, honesty, and the willingness to tell clients what they need to hear — not just what they want to. We give direct, realistic advice.
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Culturally aware, legally rigorous
We understand the realities that sit alongside legal issues — faith, family dynamics, community expectations. Our advice is shaped by that understanding, while remaining grounded in the law.
Award Winning Family Law
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Recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Law
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Highly Commended Boutique Law Firm of the Year Modern Law Awards
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Highly Commended Law Society’s Legal Excellence Awards
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Lawyer of the Year
Yorkshire Legal Awards
2023
Your path forward
People come to us at different stages. Some want clarity before taking action. Others already know the issue and need a solicitor to step in quickly. Our services are structured so you can get clarity first, then decide what to do next — or move directly into the right legal service.
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Fixed-Fee Services
Defined scope, defined cost. Divorce, Khula, Consent Orders, document review, and more. No surprises.
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Legacy Planning
Preventative planning for couples and families. Pre-nups, cohabitation agreements, declarations of trust, and wills.
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Full Representation
Sustained support for complex, contested, or high-risk matters. Correspondence, negotiation, and court preparation.
Our offices
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Principal office
Manchester
Chancery Place, 50 Brown Street,
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London office
London
1 Poultry, London, EC2R 8EJ
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Bradford office
Bradford
Bradford office — contact us for details
Regulated and recognised
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Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
Regulated by the SRA. SRA number available on request.
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Resolution
Members of Resolution — the national organisation of family law professionals committed to a constructive approach.
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Law Society
Members of the Law Society of England & Wales.
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Wiselaw
Verified on Wiselaw — the independent legal directory.
Ready to move forward?
Get clarity in one hour.
A Strategy Session with SKB Law is a focused, solicitor-led meeting. You'll leave with a clear picture of where you stand, your options, and a written action plan.