Chancery Law
Sarah has experience in both traditional and commercial chancery law matters, including: She has represented clients in the High Court in both the Chancery Division and the Companies Court in relation to TOLATA, trade mark infringement, orders for sale and the registration of legal charges. Sarah has also successfully defended orders for sale in the County Court. Sarah has developed a strong practice in the areas of contentious and non-contentious probate and welcomes any enquiry appropriate to her level of experience. Specialist areas include: • Inheritance Act claims • Administration of estates • Law of succession • Conflict of laws/private international law • Easements • Trade mark disputes • Boundary disputes • TOLATA claims • Landlord and tenant - possession and disrepair claims - Probate - Cohabitation - Real property - Landlord and tenant - Intellectual property
Travel Law
Sarah has developed considerable experience in flight delay (EU 261/2004) compensation claims involving major international airlines. She is happy to accept instructions on behalf of both passengers and airlines.
Memberships & Advisory
- Advocate - South Eastern Circuit
Testimonials
I have been asked to provide some feedback on Sarah Clarke, who has assisted us several claims. I find the whole experience working with Sarah to be very professional and 100% commitment to the tasks at hand. She responds promptly to all queries made with her, and goes over and above her instruction. She deals with the clients professionally and in a caring manner, putting them at ease. Sarah is very knowledgeable with regards to the claims I have instructed her on and has obtained fantastic results. Outcome of hearings are reported back to us straightaway and the reports are very detailed and concise. Would not hesitate to instruct Sarah on any future claims. She is a credit to the profession.
We instructed Sarah on a Public Liability Multi Track Claim back in early 2018 and she stuck with the matter on a CFA right through to her success at a 2 day trial in Jan 2022 and for this and all the other cases she has been a proven success on, I am happy to offer my recommendation of Sarah to anyone reading this testimony. Throughout this case as a recent example, she provided fantastic assistance and guidance, whether this was in drafting particulars, attending hearings or providing quantum and procedural guidance she put 110% in and I could not be more grateful. Prior to the trial Sarah was in constant communication to make sure the claim was set for trial as best as possible to ensure the highest chances of success for our client and she really took the time to provide a strong, and the only, Skeleton argument filed and even spent an hour each day ahead of the hearing with the claimant and witnesses to put them at ease and bring out their confidence to give clear evidence and these additional efforts really made the difference and had it not been for Sarah and it being in her character to go the extra mile, as she has also done on many other cases that we’ve worked together on, we may not have had as many successful cases and I hope we have more to come!
I found Sarah to be prompt, thorough and approachable. It was easy to pick up the phone and discuss general issues in the case and / or problem solving. Sarah continued to be actively involved in the case until a conclusion was reached, and her input included further advice and a conference with the Claimant. I look forward to instructing Sarah again in the future.
The application was not a straightforward application and although Ms Clarke received the papers mid-morning for the afternoon hearing the result was the desired outcome. Cannot thank Ms Clarke and Clerksroom enough for the service and representation provide for this hearing.
Many thanks Sarah Clarke from the Access to Justice Foundation for your pro bono efforts: the funds we receive from pro bono costs will be used to help other vulnerable people to access justice.
Sarah Clarke did a really great job on this case for me.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Sarah Clarke will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Sarah has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Sarah can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Sarah
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.