Sara Hanrahan

Practice Areas

Sara is Head of Planning.

Sara has over 20 years’ commercial experience and advises on all aspects of planning and specialises in major re-development and urban regeneration projects.

Sara has worked on a number of key regeneration schemes within London including the current re-development of Earl’s Court. Sara has advised on various similar sized projects across the South East and Wales including Thanet new town centre.

Sara has extensive experience within the retail, hospitality and leisure sector and has worked on a variety of projects across the UK, including advising supermarkets, hotel operators, and a leading health and fitness club.

Sara has specialist infrastructure, energy and utility experience which encompasses acting for the Government, local authorities, airports, energy companies and water authorities.

Career

Solicitor, Herbert Smith Freehills; Senior solicitor, Macfarlanes; Partner and Head of Planning, Winckworth Sherwood; Consultant lawyer, Keystone Law; Partner and Head of Planning, Blake Morgan until 2019; Partner and Head of Planning, Lewis Silkin in 2020

Professional Memberships

Member of City of London Law Society Planning and Environmental Committee

Publications

Regular contributor to variety of publications including the Estates Gazette, The Planner, The Brief, and Planning Magazine