Ranked as a Leading Silk by the Legal 500 UK Bar Guide, Sara Lewis KC is the Silk of choice for cases involving the most serious types of non-accidental injury, such as those involving significant head trauma and death. She also has considerable experience of acting for those with complex psychiatric issues such as FII.

Appointed as the Head of St Philips Chambers in 2023, Sara is revered for her meticulous preparation, the quality of her court performance and her robust advocacy when necessary. The Legal 500 2024 describe her as: “extremely thorough”, “always impeccably prepared” and “Her courtroom manner is unfaltering, and cross-examination is bespoke and effective.”

Sara is regularly instructed to represent parents and guardians, renowned for her proactive and user-friendly approach, providing plain-speaking and straightforward advice at every stage of a case. Noted by the Legal 500 for being “approachable” and having “an exceptional rapport with clients”, Sara likes to build a productive working relationship with both lay and professional clients.

Prior to coming to coming to the Bar, Sara was a neuropsychologist undertaking both clinical and research work therefore has particular interest and expertise in matters involving complex medical evidence.

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