
Sarah Brown
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. After completing her training contract, Sarah qualified as a solicitor 2016.
Sarah initially joined the firm as part of the Care Department but moved into the Adoption and Kinship Team in 2015. Sarah now heads up the Adoption and Kinship Team.
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 Kinship Care. Sarah has over 15 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.
Outside of work, Sarah has a keen interest in travelling and has undertaken a variety of charity projects which have involved working with families in different continents, including Africa.

Adoption and Kinship Care Team

Ellie Butterfield
Trainee Solicitor
James Cook
Director,Head of Child Care & Public Law Team

Helen Moody
Partner,Solicitor

Lauren Parker
Apprentice Solicitor
Nigel Priestley
MBE,Senior Partner,
Solicitor

Emma Shinn
Legal Executive
