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No.18 Barristers Chambers
21 Carlton Crescent
SOUTHAMPTON
SO15 2ET
England
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Sara Chalk
Position
Areas of practice include: Family: Care & Children (Public Law / Care and Adoption Proceedings, (International) child abduction, Private law children: Contact and Residence disputes, Domestic violence & injunctions)
Career
Sara transferred to the Bar in 2018 from her role as a Legal Executive Advocate working in private practice. Before being called to the Bar, Sara worked in private practice for 10 years dealing with a range of matters including conveyancing, wills and probate, crime and family matters. In addition to working in private practice, Sara has worked in-house for a Local Authority undertaking litigation and advocacy relating to public law children matters. Sara has spent the last 8 years specialising in family matters which is something she really enjoys and this is the key focus of her practice. Sara is well known on the Western Circuit. Sara has extensive experience of dealing with vulnerable clients and is known for her conscientiousness, empathy and work ethic.
Memberships
Lincolns Inn
Education
- Chartered Institute of Legal Executives – LEVEL 3 & 6 Certificate & Professional Diploma in Law and Practice
- CILEX Family Proceedings Advocacy Skills Course – Extended Rights of Audience
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence
(Rising stars)Ranked: Tier 1Sara Chalk – No.18 Barristers Chambers ‘Sara is a very strong advocate, always thoroughly prepared and able to tease out the relevant information and ask the difficult questions. She is also well-liked and particularly adept at giving difficult advice to vulnerable clients.’