Sarah Nuttall
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 3 : Family: Children
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Band 3
About
Provided by Sarah Nuttall
Practice Areas
Sarah specialises in children cases including adoption and surrogacy matters, accepting instructions on behalf of local authorities, parents (including intended parents or carers), other family members, and children's guardians.
In public law proceedings, Sarah has extensive experience (in her own right and as a led junior) in complex care proceedings involving allegations of non-accidental injury, sexual abuse, and FII.
Sarah is committed to providing robust advocacy and clear, practical advice while navigating the sensitive and highly emotive nature of public family law
In other matters, Sarah has a particular interest in matters involving alternative family arrangements with a focus on surrogacy and adoption matters.
Career
Call: 2011
Psychology BA (Hons), University of Exeter
Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination (GDL/CPE), Bristol Law School
Bar Professional Training Course (Outstanding), Bristol Law School
Professional Memberships
Family Law Bar Association (FLBA)
Women in Family Law
Honourable Society of Gray's Inn
Publications
AB (Adoption or Rehabilitation) [2017] EWFC B44 (4 July 2017)
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Sarah Nuttall undertakes complex public law cases concerning allegations of sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, and factitious illness. She regularly handles matters involving highly vulnerable parties and cases with an international element.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sarah goes above and beyond when tackling cases. She thinks of points others may not always pick up on, which then prove essential in achieving the right outcome. She is a pleasure to work with."
"Always approachable and has excellent advocacy skills."
"Sarah goes above and beyond when tackling cases. She thinks of points others may not always pick up on, which then prove essential in achieving the right outcome. She is a pleasure to work with."
"Always approachable and has excellent advocacy skills."