Qualifications
LL.B (Hons)
University of EdinburghDip LP
University of EdinburghSpecial interests
Personal Injury
Professional liability and regulation
Biography
Sarah specialises in clinical negligence and personal injury actions. She has extensive experience in complex and high-value claims.
Prior to calling to the Bar in 2025, Sarah specialised in clinical negligence and personal injury work for over 10 years. Latterly, Sarah was Head of Clinical Negligence (Scotland) at a large UK-wide firm. She was ranked ‘Band 1’ in Chambers and Partners for Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant (2025). She has represented pursuers and defenders.
As a solicitor Sarah, appeared in the All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court and regularly dealt with cases raised in the Court of Session.
During devilling, Sarah enhanced her existing practice and expanded her knowledge of specialist personal injury claims, including industrial disease and historical child abuse. She also gained experience in other areas, most notably professional regulation and public law.
Sarah is the Course Organiser for the Personal Injury course at the University of Edinburgh.