Sarah qualified in 2006 and brings more than 17 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial property law.
Sarah began her career in the South East at a firm which was subsequently taken over by Birketts, a UK top 50 firm, gaining four years’ post-qualification experience in commercial property.
After a career break, Sarah returned to her roots in the North West and worked her way up to Senior Associate level via roles at Weightmans and top 200 firm Myerson. Sarah also has in-house experience, having previously worked at one of the largest privately owned property development and investment companies in the UK.
I have advised many types of clients over the years from large national and international retailers to SMEs, start-ups and individuals. This, coupled with my in-house experience, means that I can deal with many different types of transactions and clients, whether large or small, tailoring my advice according to the client's own experience and background. I pride myself on being responsive and commercial, no matter the size of the transaction.
Sarah has a broad mix of experience in transactional matters including landlord and tenant, acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold properties, and estate management and corporate support.
Work highlights include:
- Acted as the primary commercial property adviser to an international cosmetics company, supporting its leasehold acquisitions and disposals across London and the Home Counties;
- Working in-house, advising predominantly on the group’s commercial and retail portfolios involving lettings up to £450,000 per annum;
- Leading a team on a £4.5m purchase of part of a new build, part-let freehold industrial estate in Cheshire;
- Advising a high-net-worth investor on the £3m auction purchase of a multi-let industrial site in Doncaster;
- Advising an international company on the £5.5m acquisition of its UK headquarters;
- Advising an international company on the £3m sale and leaseback of its UK headquarters;
- Advising an investment company in connection with the regearing of its leasehold offices in the UK involving rents in excess of £1m per annum;
- Advising on CLLS Certificates of Title as a consultant for a Silver Circle firm in connection with various transactions including a £500m refinance.
Sarah lives near Manchester with her husband, two young sons and their Labrador. Outside work, she enjoys hiking, running and travelling. At weekends, she can usually be found outdoors, either watching football from the sidelines or walking the dog.
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