Partner
Sarah Walker
Sarah Walker trained as a corporate lawyer at Clifford Chance where she worked in the London and Singapore offices before becoming a family lawyer in 2017. Sarah has worked exclusively in family law since then. She initially worked at a city firm under the tutelage of Kelly Edwards before moving to Hughes Fowler Carruthers (“HFC”). At HFC Sarah worked with the renowned Frances Hughes on a wide range of cases, including the seminal case of Potanin v Potanin in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
Sarah advises a wide range of clients based in the UK and abroad. She practises all types of family law. She deals regularly with complex financial disputes, which often involve offshore trusts, complex award packages, high value business interests and inherited or pre-acquired wealth. Sarah also works on private law children matters including relocation applications, parental alienation matters and residence and contact disputes.
Sarah graduated with a first-class degree in history from the University of Cambridge where she was awarded the Chadburn Scholarship and Jessie Forbes Prize for academic achievement. She attended Judge Business School also in Cambridge and has worked in the audit department of PricewaterhouseCoopers. Sarah achieved a distinction in her Legal Practice Course at the University of Law. She has also worked for the world leading human rights organisation, Liberty. Having worked outside of family law in the commercial and human rights sphere, Sarah brings a unique perspective to her cases.
Sarah is committed to trying to reach amicable solutions for her clients through negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. However, she is a fierce litigator when the need arises.
Sarah is absolutely focused on achieving a positive outcome for her clients and is always willing to go the extra mile to achieve the best result.
Reported cases
- Potanina v Potanin (No. 2) [2025] EWCA Civ 1136
- A v B [2025] EWFC 127
- Potanina v Potanin [2024] UKSC3
- KS v VS [2024] EWHC 278 (Fam)
- F v M [2022] EWHC 2564 (Fam)
- Crowther v Crowther & Ors (Financial Remedies) [2021] EWFC 88
- Akhmedova v Akhmedov & Ors [2020] EWHC 2257 (Fam)
“’Sarah Walker’s rapid rise in financial remedies is well deserved. Sarah is certainly one of the future stars of the industry. She brings not only a startling intellect, but an enviable calm to the thorniest of cases.”
– Quotes from the Legal 500, 2025
“ encyclopaedic legal knowledge and total dedication to their clients.”
– Quotes from the Legal 500, 2025
“Sarah Walker is a great solicitor and is developing work in that area. She is someone to watch”.
– Quotes from Chambers and Partners, 2025
“I think she is a really good lawyer. She really fights for the clients, but she can be pragmatic and constructive. She never puts a foot wrong when it comes to the documents”.
– Quotes from Chambers and Partners, 2025
“I want to plug @Sarah Walker. She is really hardworking, bright, and absolutely one to watch. She was fantastic when handling big cases and was already very independent earlier in her career, so she’s really good”.
– Quotes from Chambers and Partners, 2026
“I had a great experience with Edwards Family Law (I was recommended them through a family friend). From start to finish, the team was incredibly efficient, professional, and reassuring! Everyone I dealt with was warm, friendly, and approachable, making what could have been a daunting process feel straightforward and stress-free. They were always quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had, and I never felt left waiting for updates. Their communication was clear, prompt, and genuinely helpful throughout. I really appreciated how knowledgeable they were, while also taking the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand! A special thank you to Kate and Sarah, who were both fantastic throughout the process. Their kindness, professionalism, and responsiveness made all the difference, and I really appreciated how supported I felt from beginning to end! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Edwards Family Law to anyone looking for expert legal advice delivered with exceptional client care. Thank you to the whole team for making the process such a positive experience!”
– Client
“I have worked with Sarah Walker and Charlotte Stringer over the last six months to finalise the financial settlement in my divorce and arrange separate living accommodation. In a very complex divorce they were brilliant. Here’s why: 1) they listened to what was going on, what I wanted to achieve, how I wanted to do it, and paid attention to the cost bracket vs value of the estate 2) they communicated clearly – legal billing is nightmare! They gave really accurate estimates and stuck to them every step of the way. They were also very clear on the legal realities, which, combined with their listening about my realities, allowed us to pursue a strategy we hoped would deliver in the cost bracket available. 3) they are kind and lovely people and some softness and care in the right places, while being hardcore in their legal skills, was vital for me and for negotiating the deal we got to. They knew and defended my rights, but also understood and worked with my realities. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you!”
– Client