Position

Sarah is a specialist Wills, Trusts, and Estates barrister.

Sarah’s expertise extends to Property and Commercial Litigation, as well as Family Law matters involving aspects of Chancery and Commercial Law, such as trusts, inheritance, and companies.

Prior to coming to the Bar Sarah read for a Ph.D. and tutored.  Having subsequently qualified and worked as an investment analyst in asset management and private banking in the City, she gained sound understanding of financial matters and dealing with high net-worth individuals.

In her previous capacity as in-house counsel to a commercial bank, Sarah advised on financial services regulation; the incorporation of offshore funds and companies; commercial landlord and tenant; and contract.

Sarah contributes to the Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents.

Education

1996:  B.A. (Hons.) (English and German Literature), University College Galway; 2000:  Ph.D. (German Literature and Philosophy), National University of Ireland, Galway (formerly University College Galway); 2005:  LL. Dip., The College of Law, London; 2006:  B.V.C., Inns of Court School of Law; 2012:  M.A. (Philosophy), University of Liverpool; 2020:  Degree of Barrister-at-Law, The Honorable Society of King’s Inns, Dublin; Dual Qualification: Bar of Ireland (2020). 

Mentions

London Bar

Private client: trusts and probate

LEADING JUNIORS3

Sarah Egan  – New Square Chambers 'Sarah is a very thorough barrister and goes the extra mile. She has great attention to detail and preparation.'