Sarah Laird Solicitor

Sarah Laird is a solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team at Swinburne Maddison. She qualified in May 2020 and joined the firm in November 2023, bringing a wealth of experience from her previous roles at firms within the region. Sarah’s areas of expertise span both commercial and private clients including debt recovery, property litigation, and contentious matters such as construction disputes and adverse possession.

Sarah prides herself on delivering practical and cost-effective solutions for her clients and is known for her direct and straightforward approach. She focuses on achieving the best outcomes by combining commercial awareness with a deep understanding of her client’s objectives.

Sarah’s core values of dependability, adaptability, and trust are at the heart of her work supporting clients, whether it’s navigating complex legal issues or finding the most efficient path to resolution. Her ability to adapt to a wide variety of disputes ensures she can offer tailored advice, while building trust by delivering transparent, client-focused solutions. Sarah takes pride in ensuring that her clients feel cared for and confident in her guidance throughout their legal journey.

Sarah is particularly interested in attracting commercial clients seeking assistance with debt recovery, contractual disputes, and construction-related matters. With a focus on clear communication and resolving disputes efficiently, Sarah helps businesses navigate complex legal landscapes while keeping costs manageable.

• Debt Recovery
• Adverse Possessions
• Contract Disputes
• Commercial Litigation
• Construction Disputes
• Landlord and Tenant Disputes

Sarah has extensive experience across a wide range of dispute-related matters. From defending right of way disputes to advising on debt recovery and enforcing judgments, she handles both contentious and non-contentious cases.

Key highlights include:

• Successfully defended a right of way dispute, negotiating a £3,000 settlement, significantly lower than the Claimant’s original claim of £25,000 and an injunction.
• Successfully defended a claim of Adverse Possession to a client’s land
• Securing a favourable outcome on behalf of the Defendant in relation to a contractual dispute over £26,000 with the Claimant discontinuing their claim in full following Sarah’s initial intervention.

Her ability to address complex issues with clarity and precision has earned her a reputation as a reliable and effective lawyer, particularly in commercial leases, construction, and private client sectors.