Sarah Furness
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Sarah Furness

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Sarah is an Associate Solicitor in the Employment team and deals with all aspects of employment law.

She works predominantly for employers, although she does have experience of representing high-level employees and directors at Tribunal and her experience includes conducting her own advocacy. Sarah has successfully obtained injunctions on behalf of employers to prevent their former employees breaching their terms & conditions of employment, namely misusing confidential information.

Sarah provides guidance and advice on a large variety of Human Resource matters. She regularly drafts employment contracts and policies and provides invaluable day-to-day HR assistance to the firm’s clients. Sarah also assists the firm’s company commercial team, advising in respect of business acquisitions and disposals.

Sarah is named as a “Leading individual” in her field in Chambers Guide, an independently researched guide to the legal profession.

What others say about Sarah:

In respect of employment law / HR guidance:

 “Sarah has done a really great job on the support front. Having a steady pair of hands in the background keeping you on track is a great help.”

“I would like to thank you again for your excellent work and professionalism in bringing the matter to a successful conclusion. The matter did indeed unfold as you predicted, it is such a positive step for our company and we can now move forward.”

In respect of TUPE / pre-pack purchase / redundancy process:

“Sarah has been a fantastic support and has really helped me through a difficult process.”

In respect of threatened injunction proceedings:

“Excellent – I would not like to get on the wrong side of you!!!! Many thanks for dealing with this matter so promptly and efficiently.”

In respect of an Employment Tribunal claim:

“Very good communication. Sarah is knowledgeable and confident. All promises delivered.”

“I couldn’t have asked for more. Sarah is very understanding and extremely helpful – I was kept well informed”.


  • Sarah Furness provides clients with 'clarity and high-quality answers.'

    Chambers Guide
  •  Sarah Furness is 'an extremely approachable solicitor who will always listen to clients and inform them of how to apply the law to any given situation,' according to clients.

    Chambers Guide