“I work as collaboratively as possible to reach outcomes that are in the best interests of both parties and help to maintain relationships.”
The complications and uncertainties of divorce can make for a stressful time. Sarah responds with reassurance, no-nonsense advice, and a positive approach to resolution. Sarah excels at solving issues that involve children, including parenting plans, contact and residence arrangements, relocations and child support payments, applying her knowledge of public law when relevant and always keeping the child’s best interests at heart. She also offers expertise with financial settlements, asset protection, and pre- and post-marital agreements.
With experience in high-net-worth cases, Sarah most often represents professionals and business owners. She strives to manage cases efficiently by keeping the client’s end goals in mind and anticipating next steps. She provides clear explanations of complex issues. When problems seem unsolvable, she breaks them down into understandable terms and explores possible outcomes with her clients. From the very first meeting she lets clients know she is on their side, adapting her approach to fit their individual situation.
Sarah is a highly skilled professional with expertise in managing family law matters for unmarried couples. In addition to drafting Separation Agreements and Cohabitation Agreements, she provides valuable assistance to clients when co-owning property and navigating property disputes during separation. Sarah also offers extensive experience advising on financial provision for children under Schedule 1 of the Children Act, ensuring that unmarried parents fulfil their financial obligations outside the jurisdiction of the Child Maintenance Service. With a client-focused approach, Sarah works diligently to protect her clients' interests while providing practical, tailored solutions.
Sarah is a member of Resolution and serves on the National Resolution Membership Committee. Away from the office Sarah enjoys outdoors activities, particularly swimming, yoga, hiking, surfing, canoeing and competitive running. She also enjoys food and is a keen cook.
2005 – 2008 BA (Hons) History, Bath Spa University
2008 – 2010 MA Museum Studies, University of Leicester
2013 – 2015 Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), University of Law, London
2015 – 2017 Legal Practice Course (LPC), University of Law, London
The Law Society
Resolution
- Acting for a client who had left a coercive and controlling relationship, to assist her in reaching a financial settlement for her and her young family.
- Acting for a client in proceedings under Schedule 1 of the Children Act, where the child of the family was over 18 and was registered disabled.
- Representing a client in TOLATA proceedings, where the client had been excluded from their jointly owned property, and subject to domestic abuse from their previous partner.
- Acting for a client in difficult Child Arrangement proceedings, where they had moved overseas due to the breakdown of the relationship, and assisting to ensure that they maintained a relationship with their children.
- Acting for a client with complex business interests to reach a settlement that protected those interests and allowed them to continue running their business.
- Acting for a client on a collaborative basis to negotiate a fair resolution of pension and property interests.