Ailsa is an Associate Solicitor in our Family Team, primarily dealing with divorce, finances and private children matters.
Ailsa regularly advises clients with complex financial matters involving private and public sector pensions, international assets and businesses.
Wherever possible, Ailsa will assist her clients in reaching an amicable resolution without the need to engage in Court proceedings. However, when such proceedings cannot be avoided, she has a wealth of experience in dealing with contested matters in Court.
Ailsa is a Resolution Accredited Specialist in financial remedies and private children.
She joined Sills & Betteridge in 2019 having completed her training contract at a regional firm in Cambridgeshire. She attended Northumbria University in Newcastle to complete her degree, Masters and LPC.
Her supervisor is Helen Derry.
Legal 500 Testimonials
'I had the pleasure of working with Ailsa Lancaster at Sills & Betteridge, and I can say without hesitation that she was absolutely exceptional throughout my case. From our first conversation, Ailsa was warm, professional, and incrediblyreassuring. She took the time to understand not just the legal issues I was facing, but also the emotional toll they were taking.Ailsa explained everything in a way that was clear and easy to understand, without ever being patronising. She was meticulous in her approach—always well-prepared, always one step ahead, and always keeping me informed. What stood outmost was her calm, measured advice and her ability to stay focused even when things felt overwhelming for me.She was supportive, responsive, and completely committed to achieving the best possible outcome. I always felt like I had someone in my corner who genuinely cared and who would fight for me with skill and integrity.The whole team at Sills & Betteridge was excellent, but Ailsa made the experience feel personal. She brought a level of empathy and professionalism that is rare to find.If you need someone who is not only a brilliant Solicitor but also a steady and supportive presence during difficult times, I wholeheartedly recommend Ailsa Lancaster and the wider family law team at Sills & Betteridge.'
'Ailsa Lancaster was the solicitor who saw my case through the final court hearing for children's matters. This was a very traumatic experience coming face to face with my perpetrator. She made it as comfortable as possible and was there every step of the way. Although Ailsa was being commissioned to do this, I always felt as though she showed me a level of kindness and compassion above and beyond anything I could have asked for. This made what could have been a verydistressing event, a lot less difficult..'
'I found the communication clear, patient and supportive, giving me time to absorb information, to change my mind on the basis of my rights.My solicitor Ailsa Lancaster was superb, I cannot recommend her enough. Ailsa made the case for me,to me, when I was arguing against my own interests. I never felt like I was asking a stupid question. There was good support from her assistants Fionuala Rogers and Debbie Brereton.'
'I have dealt with several members of staff over the last six years. In particular Ailsa Lancaster and her secretary Debbie Brereton who have always supported me and gone the extra mile. I have always felt valued as a client and always kept informed on progress in my case. They have both been incredibly comforting and supportive as my case was of a delicate nature and I was made to feel at ease at all times. I cannot rate them highly enough, five star service from beginning to end.
