Sarah Blackmore

Background

About Sarah Blackmore

Joint Head of Chambers & Family Law Specialist at Spire Barristers, Leeds Sarah has developed her practice in children cases over the last 20 years. She acts for all types of party (Local Authorities, parents, interveners & children) in serious, complex cases (both public and private law), involving non-accidental injury and sexual abuse, including both issues in the same case. She has been recommended in the Legal 500, as a leading junior since 2013: Legal 500 2019 -'very experienced in children law cases' Legal 500 2018 -'she is brilliant on the details, which she uses to her client's advantage' Legal 500 2017 -'she has a great manner with clients and is always clear and to the point' Legal 500 2016 -'Always available for opinion and assistance with ongoing matters' Legal 500 2015: ‘Forceful when there is an issue to be fought.’ Legal 500 2014:"is able to get to the crucial points of each case" Legal 500 2013: “ recommended for serious non-accidental injury and sexual abuse cases” In addition to her success in court, Sarah is also the co-author of 'Reforming Family Justice: A Guide to the Family Court and the Children and Families Act 2014', published by Jordan Publishing Ltd (Family Law) and it's second edition 'Family Justice Reformed: Developments in the Family Court since the Children and Families Act 2014', published by Lexis Nexis She is the Co-Editor (with Jacqui Thomas) of chambers’ weekly Family Law E-lerter (e-newsletter), which provides news stories and case summaries in all areas of family law, to a circulation list of over 500. She provides representation pro bono in approximately 1 – 2 cases per annum through her membership of Advocate. • Member of FLBA • Director of Pupil Training for Chambers and approved Pupil Supervisor • Advocacy Trainer (accredited by the NEC and Advocacy Training Council) • Awarded Barrister of the Year at the Yorkshire Lawyer Awards 2011