Sarah Forshaw KC

Sarah Forshaw KC is co-head of chambers, and alongside her colleague Mark Heywood KC, she has helped to build 5KBW into a genuine powerhouse at the criminal bar.

Sarah has been described by an independent FT journalist as ‘The criminal barrister of choice if you can get her’.

Her reputation as a fearless and fearsome advocate, able to tackle the most complex, high-profile or sensitive cases, has enabled her to maintain an impressive, busy practice since taking silk. Sarah has represented clients in some of the most high-profile cases of recent years, earning plaudits from all sides for the quality of her strategic thinking as well as her advocacy, attention to detail and total professionalism. She has been described as a ‘tactical and strategic genius’, ‘an expert in the persuasion of a jury’ and someone who will ‘fight to the death for her client.’ She is now ‘at the very top of her game.’

A significant proportion of Sarah’s practice involves high-profile and often high-net-worth clients. However, she makes a point of continuing to accept one or two legal aid-funded cases every year.