Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE
Solicitor · Founder of SKB Law · Family Law Strategist · Educator · International Practice
Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE is a family law solicitor, founder, author, and educator with over 25 years’ experience helping people make clear decisions during some of the most significant moments of their lives.
She leads SKB Law, supporting clients across England & Wales and internationally — specialising in complex financial settlements and cross-jurisdictional matters.
Her route into law wasn’t conventional. A chemistry degree and a career in agrochemicals came first — a background that shaped her analytical, structured approach to complex problems. Early in her legal career she served as Force Solicitor at West Yorkshire Police, building the judgment and composure she brings to difficult cases today.
Sarah also works beyond her own practice — with firms, training providers, and legal educators — to raise standards, improve accessibility, and build capability across the sector.
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Lawyer of the Year
Yorkshire Legal Awards
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Lawyer of the Year
Modern Law Awards
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MBE
Services to the community
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Top 10 UK Podcast
Family Matters with Sarah
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Author
Understanding Your Rights — Nikah Nama
Topics Sarah covers
“The most useful thing I can offer a room full of lawyers isn’t more law. It’s a different way of thinking about the people we’re here to serve.”
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Building the Client-Centred Family Law Practice
Designing services and client journeys that work for both firm and client — practically, commercially, and ethically.
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Nikah, Religious Marriage and English Law
Practical guidance on Nikah, Mahr, religious-only marriages, and the cultural context that shapes how clients experience family proceedings.
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International Family Law in Practice
Jurisdiction, cross-border assets, and advising families whose lives span multiple legal systems — with cultural fluency built in.
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The Future of Family Law Practice
Who the law serves, who delivers it, and how the profession needs to evolve to remain relevant and trusted.
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Mentoring and Career Development
Building capability, confidence, and a clearer path into practice — with particular focus on lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds.
Expert legal support
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For clients
Clear legal direction on divorce, finances, children, or international family situations — from a first Strategy Session through to full representation.
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For law firms & legal professionals
Sarah works with firms looking to develop their family law offering, improve client care, build cultural competency, or restructure how their services are designed and delivered.
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For universities & training providers
Sarah contributes to legal education at undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional development level — as a guest lecturer, curriculum contributor, or keynote speaker.
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For organisations & media
Speaking, panel contributions, and leadership conversations around family law, cultural and religious dimensions of the law, and access to justice.
Press & speaking enquiries
Family Matters with Sarah
Voted Top 10 in the UK. Real conversations about divorce and separation — raw, relatable, and grounded in real legal experience. Hosted by Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE.
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.