Family

Sarah is regularly instructed in public law proceedings in the Family Court and the High Court. She acts for local authorities, parents, Children’s Guardians and other interested parties. Sarah is an experienced advocate and deals with cases involving serious non-accidental injury, sexual abuse, FGM, radicalisation, neglect and substance misuse. She frequently appears in the High Court on applications for deprivation of liberty declarations and other urgent applications under the Inherent Jurisdiction.

Sarah also represents parties in private cases, including applications for Child Arrangements Orders, Occupation Orders and Non-Molestation Orders. Sarah recognises the challenges faced by many individuals in private law disputes in light of changes to legal aid funding and has accepted instructions on a pro bono basis.

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“Sarah is an articulate and competent advocate. She is particularly skilled in working with vulnerable clients, ensuring they understand the proceedings and their voice is heard.”

Legal 500 2026

“An always prompt and efficient junior.”

Legal 500 2025

Education

  • Law and European Legal Studies LLB (First Class Honours) 2010, University of Kent
  • BPTC (Outstanding) 2011, Middle Temple

Memberships

  • Middle Temple
  • Family Law Bar Association
  • Association of Lawyers for Children

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