Sarah Williams

Known for her “encyclopaedic knowledge of the law” and “phenomenal client care” (Chambers UK) Sarah delivers first-rate advice family law advice.

A Partner in the Family team and Head of Children at Forsters, Sarah brings extensive experience across a wide range of family law matters, with a particular focus on children and modern family law.

Sarah is renowned for her expertise in matters involving serious welfare considerations such as domestic abuse, coercive, controlling and alienating behaviours, vulnerable individuals, high-conflict disputes, recognition of and enforcement of foreign orders, protective injunctive relief, international abduction, international and domestic relocation as well as international surrogacy, international adoption, donor conception, parentage, parental responsibility, gender and matters of safeguarding. Sarah also advises on nuptial, cohabitation and parenting agreements.

Sarah is known for her ability to navigate complex issues in a clear and efficient manner, seeking discreet, out of court resolution where possible.

She handles complex family matters for a client base including ultra-high net worth and high-profile individuals and families, working regularly alongside immigration, privacy, media and reputation lawyers and financial advisors.

Sarah is a qualified Arbitrator (Children) and widely recognised in the legal profession, including rankings in Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and being ‘Top Recommended’ in the Spear’s Family Law Index. A leading market commentator, she is frequently invited to speak at major international family law conferences and regularly contributes to articles in The Times, The Guardian and The Financial Times, as well as leading domestic and international family law journals.

Sarah’s career began at the Bar, where she spent a decade representing parents, children, guardians, local authorities and the Official Solicitor in multifaceted and sensitive cases, giving her unique insight and perspective.