Sarah French is an experienced Senior Solicitor, accredited mediator and collaborative lawyer in the Family team.
She specialises in resolving financial and children matters arising from separation, divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership.
Sarah qualified as a solicitor in 2006. She obtained a first class law degree from the University of Sheffield, followed by a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Southampton, and completed her Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Guildford, achieving a distinction.
Sarah is committed to helping her clients reach constructive, tailored solutions, with a strong focus on minimising conflict and prioritising the wellbeing of any children involved. She was also a founding member of Hampshire Family Legal Solutions, which supports clients with legal, emotional and financial expertise.
She believes in guiding clients through the most appropriate resolution process for their situation, whether that be mediation, collaboration or negotiation, to reduce acrimony and avoid the need for court wherever possible.
Sarah is a member of the Law Society of England and Wales, Resolution and the Family Mediation Council. She is a Resolution Accredited Specialist, a Law Society Accredited Mediator, and is trained collaboratively and in Resolution Together.
Sarah works closely with Sarah Unsworth, Ann Herd, and Charlotte Millard as part of the wider Family team.
