St John's Buildings

Sara is a family law specialist with particular emphasis on public law children proceedings, Sara’s organised and committed approach to her case preparation and her down to earth approach with clients has been recognised by professional and lay clients respectively.

Within public law proceedings Sara regularly represents Local Authorities, parents, relatives and children at all stages of the proceedings, including finding of fact hearings and final hearings. Her experience includes cases involving serious physical injuries, complex medical issues, neglect, domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse and sexual abuse.

She has appeared against leading counsel and is regularly instructed in complex and lengthy matters.

Sara’s experience in private law cases has involved her dealing with issues of domestic violence, sexual abuse and emotional harm and has seen her representing parents and children within those proceedings.

Sara also has a particular interest in relocation from the jurisdiction cases and internal relocations.

Sara provides a friendly and approachable manner with clients and a reasonable, practical and constructive approach to litigation and negotiations.

She has appeared at all levels up to and including the Court of Appeal and she has provided training to a number of local authorities and solicitors.

Sara read Law at Leeds Metropolitan University and was called to the Bar by Middle Temple in 1994. 

Family Law Bar Association