36 Crime
Sarah is a senior criminal practitioner instructed to prosecute and defend and practises exclusively in crime.
She is highly regarded for her work and is committed to preparing every case diligently and with the utmost care.
She is a grade 4 prosecutor and is on the CPS approved specialist list to prosecute rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO).
She is repeatedly instructed to act as leading counsel.
Sarah is frequently instructed at an early stage in an investigation (often pre-charge) to provide guidance to the Police and the CPS in case preparation. She is a highly regarded part of the prosecution team and is known for her meticulous preparation. She is hard working and committed.
Sarah is routinely instructed in difficult and serious sexual offences cases involving contemporary and historic allegations. She is well respected for her sensitivity dealing with witnesses and defendants with mental health issues other vulnerabilities. A significant volume of Sarah’s work in this area of expertise has involved professionals (eg social workers, teachers, foster carers and religious leaders) accused of serious sexual offences.
She is very experienced in dealing with complex disclosure matters in cases of this kind.
Sarah practices predominantly in Nottingham, but also across the East Midlands.
Work UndertakenMurder
Manslaughter
Death by Dangerous or Careless Driving
Rape and Serious Sexual Offences both contemporary and historic
Child Cruelty
Serious Violent Offences
Call: 1996.
Career highlights:
University of Westminster - Diploma in Law University of Nottingham - BA (Hons) in French with German Level 4 Prosecutor since 2007 Rape Specialist Languages: French, German & Italian
Areas of experience:
Serious Sexual Offences Serious & Complex Crime
French, German and Italian
CPS Level 4 Prosecutor
CPS Special Panel Advocate Rape and Serious Sexual Offences
Criminal Bar Association
Midland Circuit
Middle Temple
Former Chair of the Nottingham Bar Mess
Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Commendation – 2012
Chief Constable of Derbyshire Commendation - 2018
University of Westminster - Diploma in Law University of Nottingham - BA (Hons) in French with German