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Sarah Burrows

Sarah Burrows

UK 2026

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About

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UK

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Sarah has 25+ years’ experience in advising charities and leads the Charities and Social Enterprise Department at Edwards & Co. She has particular experience of governing documents such as articles of association, group structures and trading entities, social enterprises and on mergers and transfers of charitable undertakings and collaborations and in the drafting of many of the documents used in these transactions.

She is a lecturer and tutor in charity, commercial and company law at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies, Queens University, Belfast and an author of Jordan’s Charities Administration Service.

Sarah has been a governance trainer for the Boardroom Apprentice Programme since its inception and is a recipient of the Queens Award for Voluntary Service through NI Hospice.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Charities - Northern Ireland

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Sarah Burrows demonstrates an expansive skill set in relation to issues facing charities. She is particularly adept at advising on the establishment and registration of charities, as well as issues surrounding grants and endowments, governance and compliance matters.

Strengths

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  • We have found Sarah's support to be invaluable.

    CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Sarah has an excellent knowledge of Charity Law in Northern Ireland and has the personality to deliver her expertise to her clients sometimes across complex issues.

    CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Sarah is outstanding and a true expert in her field. She is committed to ensuring we receive the best possible results and provides us with comfort in complex situations.

    CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Sarah is a wonderful guide, we value her expertise and wisdom highly.

    CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Sarah's versatility and knowledge have allowed us to move forward with planning a successful future following a very turbulent time.

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