Northridge Law LLP

Litigation and Arbitration, Regulation and Governance

Sarah is a commercial litigator with a particular focus on the sports sector, especially women’s sport. Sarah works with governing bodies, clubs, players and other commercial parties in relation to litigation, arbitration, disciplinary and regulatory proceedings. Sarah also has experience in advising competition owners in respect of governance issues, financial regulation and licensing matters.

Before joining Northridge, Sarah worked for The FA where she advised on all aspects of The FA’s legal and governance work. In particular, Sarah was heavily involved in the restructure of the women’s game and the establishment of the new FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship.  Since joining Northridge, Sarah has continued to advise The FA on various matters relating to the women’s game, including the transition of the top two tiers of women’s football from The FA to a Premier League-style club shareholder structure.

2024-Present: Partner, Northridge

2018-2024 Managing Associate, Northridge

2014-2018 Legal Counsel, The Football Association

2012-2014 Associate, DLA Piper

2010-2012 Trainee Solicitor, DLA Piper

Durham University, Law (2008)

BPP Law School, LPC (2009)

BASL / De Montfort University, Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Law and Practice (2016)

UEFA / Université de Lausanne, Certificate in Football Management (2018)