Employment

Sarah credits her early training in litigation and commercial law for her commercial acumen and pragmatic approach to issues and challenges clients face.  With extensive advocacy experience in the Tribunals and Courts, Sarah has developed a strong reputation as both a litigator and tactician, and is the trusted recipient of referrals and recommendations from fellow solicitors, barristers, HR professionals and clients.

Sarah has particular expertise in advising senior executives, directors and managers on challenges such as restrictive covenants, negotiated exits and bonus disputes. She has built a strong reputation in advising consultants, directors and senior management in the NHS and has a growing practice regulatory (GMC/ GDC) and education sector matters. More broadly, Sarah advises on all aspects of employment law and work issues, and has an established reputation in representing both employers and employees in complex sex and disability discrimination and whistleblowing claims.

Sarah’s commitment to her clients’ goals and success has been captured in annual legal directory entries, where she is described by clients and referrers in such terms as “a real safe pair of hands for any client”, “clients single out Sarah Evans for her impeccable judgment” and as “tenacious and very skilled” with “a very good eye for detail” and who “gets the job done”.

Sarah makes regular appearances on television news and web interviews, BBC National and local radio and in print media, and enjoys mentoring and promoting women in law to reach their true potential.

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