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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
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Sophie Aldridge
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Zoe Butt
Partner,Solicitor,
Team Leader of the Care Team
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Nicki Butterworth
Associate Personal Assistant![James Cook](https://ridleyandhall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/James-Cook_R_H.png)
James Cook
Director,Head of Child Care & Public Law Team
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Deborah Hardy
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Clare Linden
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Alisha Mazher
Solicitor![Laura Milburn](https://ridleyandhall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screenshot-2022-10-24-at-15.21.44.png)
Laura Milburn
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Helen Moody
Partner,Solicitor
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Rosie Nicholson
Associate Solicitor![Kim Noble](https://ridleyandhall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-2022-10-10-at-15.13.33.png)
Kim Noble
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Nigel Priestley
Senior Partner, MBE![Marie Stanley Headshot](https://ridleyandhall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-31-at-10.30.20.png)
Marie Stanley
Legal Secretary![Tracy Steel](https://ridleyandhall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-01-at-13.56.29.png)
Tracy Steel
Solicitor![Anthony Sykes Headshot](https://ridleyandhall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-28-at-09.42.16.png)