Sarah Walker
Partner
SarahWalker@edwardsfamilylaw.co.uk
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)
Quotes from the Legal 500, 2025
- “’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.”
- “ encyclopaedic legal knowledge and total dedication to their clients.”
Quotes from Chambers and Partners, 2025
- “Sarah Walker is a great solicitor and is developing work in that area. She is someone to watch”.
- “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”.
Meet our Lawyers
Kelly Edwards
Managing PartnerWith over 15 years experience in dealing with Complex Family Law matters, Kelly will be able to guide you through any aspect of your case with speed and ease.
Daniel Chalmers
PartnerDan has significant experience in all aspects of family law. He specialises particularly in marital breakdown and associated financial matters, representing clients in High Net Worth disputes involving assets in multiple jurisdictions. In recent years Dan has represented numerous Ultra High Net Worth individuals including sports professionals and celebrities having worked at a top Central London media and entertainment law firm.
Sarah Walker
Junior PartnerSarah 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.
Chloë Ashman
Associate SolicitorChloë’s legal practice encompasses all aspects of financial remedy, Schedule 1, private children and prenuptial and post nuptial agreements.
Chiara Longo
Associate SolicitorChiara specialises in financial matters, representing clients in high net worth disputes involving a variety of complex asset structures. She also handles all aspects of private law children cases, especially cases involving allegations of domestic abuse or alienation. Chiara has experience advising musicians, influencers, celebrities and people in the public eye.
Charlotte Lanning
Senior AssociateCharlotte has a vast array of experience in all of the issues that can arise from relationship breakdown with a particular focus on complex financial matters, often with an international dimension
Isobel Rarok
Senior AssociateIsobel is experienced in all aspects of marital breakdown and dealing with High Net Worth and complex financial matters together with advising on pre and post nuptial agreements
Kate Pooler
Associate SolicitorKate advises on all aspects of family law, including marital breakdown, financial remedy, Schedule 1 Children Act cases, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, concerns around behaviour associated with relationship breakdown and all matters relating to co-parenting
Charlotte Stringer
Assistant SolicitorCharlotte advises on all aspects of family law arising from the breakdown of a marriage including marital breakdown, financial settlements, private law children matters and non-molestation and occupation orders.
Testimonials
Initial Consultation
During a initial consultation with our experienced divorce solicitors and family solicitors, you can expect a comprehensive discussion about divorce in the UK (England and Wales). We’ll walk you through the process of how to get a divorce, covering important topics such as the divorce application, laws on divorce and your financial rights and obligations following a divorce.
Our lawyers will provide insight into divorce law, including no-fault divorce, and help you understand the divorce process, including divorce filing and court proceedings. We’ll also discuss the cost of divorce, giving you a clear picture of what to expect financially. Our team of solicitors also can provide comprehensive legal guidance in issues such as child arrangements (also known as “child custody”), spousal support, and property division.
We’re here to assist you in every aspect of getting a divorce or family issue, making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Whether you’re seeking advice on family arrangements or need guidance on a divorce consent order our experts in family law are here to help.
We endeavour to respond to all new enquiries within a few hours but sometimes with other commitments such as court hearings, that might not be possible. At most, we will get back to you within 24 hours. If you require urgent or immediate assistance, please contact the team by email contact@edwardsfamilylaw.co.uk, flagging the urgency and we will do whatever we can to assist, if proportionate and possible on the facts of your individual case.
