
Sarah joined Ridley & Hall in 2010 following the completion of her Law Degree. Whilst working at Ridley & Hall she studied the Legal Practice Course part time over two years, completing it in 2012.
She initially joined the firm as part of the Care Department as a Legal Secretary before progressing to a Paralegal and subsequently a Solicitor. She started her Training Contract in December 2015.
Sarah primarily assists clients on a variety of issues in relation to adoption. She has particularly developed a specialism in advising clients on the adoption process and adoption disruptions.
She also assists clients in respect of Care Proceedings, Child Protection Issues and Special Guardianship Orders. Sarah has over 5 years’ experience in working with clients throughout Care Proceedings.
She is a valued member of the team who has a client focused and friendly approach which has been praised by clients. She adopts a sympathetic and understanding approach to all her clients. Sarah also has experience in family law including divorce proceedings and Non Molestation Orders.
Outside of work Sarah has a keen interest in traveling and has undertaken a variety of charity projects which have involved working with families in different continents including Africa.
Child Care & Public Law Team

Naha Ahmed
Trainee Solicitor
Sophie Aldridge
Trainee Solicitor
Tracy Beaumont
Solicitor
Zoe Butt
Partner,Solicitor,
Team Leader of the Care Team

Nicki Butterworth
Associate Personal Assistant
James Cook
Director,Head of Child Care & Public Law Team

Deborah Hardy
Partner
Clare Linden
Partner
Alisha Mazher
Solicitor
Laura Milburn
Partner
Helen Moody
Partner,Solicitor

Rosie Nicholson
Associate Solicitor
Kim Noble
Associate,Solicitor-Advocate

Nigel Priestley
Senior Partner, MBE
Marie Stanley
Legal Secretary