Sana Saddique | Solicitor, Founder and Managing Director

 

What is your favourite memory from your time with us?

The supportive environment. The LPC can be an intense experience, but the lecturers and classmates created a really collaborative atmosphere where everyone genuinely wanted each other to succeed.

Share a piece of advice from a lecturer or classmate that has stayed with you?

A lecturer once said that resilience is just as important as legal knowledge in this profession. That has stayed with me throughout my career and especially in building my own law firm.

What has been the best development in your field since you qualified?

The increasing focus on resolution and child-centred outcomes in family law. There is now more recognition that legal processes should support families in finding constructive ways to move forward, particularly where children are involved.

And the worst....?

One of the biggest challenges has been the strain on the family justice system. Court delays and limited resources can make an already difficult time even more stressful for families. It highlights the importance of encouraging early advice, resolution where possible, and ensuring clients feel supported throughout the process.

If you could bring in one new piece of legislation in your sector, what would it be and why?

I would introduce a requirement for separating parents to complete a “child impact statement” early in proceedings. This would encourage parents to reflect on how ongoing conflict and litigation may affect their children’s emotional wellbeing and stability. Bringing the child’s perspective to the forefront at an early stage could help shift the focus away from parental disputes and back to the child’s needs.

What advice would you give to someone starting the course you studied?

Focus on developing practical thinking and resilience, not just passing exams. The skills you build during the course will shape how you approach clients and real-life legal problems once you qualify.

How did your course prepare you for your career?

The course helped bridge the gap between academic law and real-life practice. It introduced the practical skills lawyers rely on every day such as client communication, problem solving and applying legal knowledge to real situations. It gave me the foundations that I later built upon in practice and ultimately in starting my own firm.

Tell us something people may be surprised to know about you...

People are often surprised to learn that despite working in the legal profession, I’m naturally quite business minded and enjoy building new ideas and projects. Founding my own firm allowed me to combine legal expertise with business and leadership and has given me the best blend of career paths overall.