Sarah Forshaw KC

Practice Areas

Sarah Forshaw KC has maintained an impressive and diverse practice since taking Silk in 2008. She is frequently instructed to represent high profile individuals charged under the Sexual Offences Act and her track record marks her out as a leader in this field.

Her skill and experience in cases involving historic sexual allegations are legendary. They include the successful defence of a senior solicitor charged with two counts of rape, of a well-respected senior doctor accused of sexual assault on patients, and of publicist Max Clifford against a second round of allegations from the 1970's. Sarah has defended a member of the House of Lords who was acquitted of an alleged assault upon a masseuse. In 2019 she was instructed to defend a music producer charged with the historic rape and sexual assault of two young complainants. Sarah has defended in over 70 Old Bailey murder trials. Notable successes include the defence of one of 19 boys on trial at the Old Bailey for the murder of a 15 year old schoolboy at Victoria station and of a 17 year old boy charged with a double murder in Leytonstone .She was appointed co-Head of Chambers in 2009 and from 2012-2014 was Leader of the South Eastern Circuit.

Career

Called to the Bar (1987)

Appointed Queen's Counsel (2008)

Joint Head of Chambers (2009 - current)

Leader of the South Eastern Circuit (2012-2014)