Sara is a highly experienced solicitor who’s primary area of practice is within the childcare sector representing various local authorities within the South Wales area, where she undertakes all aspects of proceedings including advocacy. Sara also has significant experience in representing clients in private family law matters.

Sara’s caseload is varied and extensive, including cases with complex issues including serious inflicted injury and jurisdictional issues. Sara provides a professional service to her clients and works hard to achieve the best possible outcome, while maintaining a child-focused approach. Since her qualification in 2010 she has represented parents, children and guardians within family proceedings, her focus having now turned to representing Local Authorities within care proceedings.

Work History

Sara trained in a high street practice and primarily focused on private family and care proceedings. She undertook regular criminal work and was an accredited police station representative. Sara has previously been a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel representing children both through their Children’s Guardian and separately. Joining Hugh James as a Solicitor in 2017, Sara quickly progressed to become an Associate a couple of years later.

• Partner, Hugh James: 2024
• Associate, Hugh James: 2019
• Solicitor, Hugh James: 2017
• Law Society Children’s Panel Member: 2014
• Qualified: 2010
• Trained: JNP Legal
• Studied: Cardiff Law School