Flint Bishop accelerates Northern growth through strategic senior appointments
Flint Bishop strengthens its Northern presence with six senior legal appointments, including three partners, across Sheffield, Leeds and York.
Read More
We are pleased to welcome the addition of an experienced partner to our Commercial Dispute Resolution team.
24 September 2024
News
We are pleased to welcome a highly regarded and seasoned partner to our Commercial Dispute Resolution team at our Derby head office, marking a significant and strategic addition to the firm’s growing national footprint in the commercial litigation arena.
Sarah Burton is a highly experienced dispute resolution solicitor with over 20 years of expertise in managing a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including complex and high-value cases. She joined Keebles in 2010 as the Dispute Resolution Partner in the Doncaster office, later transitioning to the Sheffield office after the firm’s acquisition by Knights in 2021.
Her practice focuses on commercial litigation with a strong emphasis on property-related disputes. With 12 years of offshore experience, Sarah is skilled in handling cross-border and high-value cases, including partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, and professional negligence claims.
Throughout her career, Sarah has demonstrated an outstanding ability to lead on significant cases, including acting for shareholders, commercial landlords, and multinational clients. Some of her notable work includes:
Qamer Ghafoor, Chief Executive at Flint Bishop, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Sarah to our Commercial Dispute Resolution team. Her vast experience in both UK and offshore markets, coupled with her leadership in significant cases, will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our services. Sarah’s addition to the team further enhances Flint Bishop’s ability to provide top-tier legal expertise and supports the firm’s ongoing growth in the commercial litigation arena.
“This significant appointment follows a series of recent senior hires as the firm continues its commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients and fits perfectly with our mission of providing high-quality legal support across all sectors.”
Contact Us
For information on career opportunities at Flint Bishop, visit our Careers page or contact our Head of Recruitment on 01332 226 481.
News
Flint Bishop strengthens its Northern presence with six senior legal appointments, including three partners, across Sheffield, Leeds and York.
Read MoreRussell Bainbridge joins Flint Bishop as Partner, strengthening its growing Corporate Finance team in Sheffield.
Read MoreFlint Bishop opens a new Sheffield office as part of its continued growth and investment across the North of England.
Read MoreFlint Bishop retains its Band 1 Chambers High Net Worth ranking, with five lawyers receiving individual recognition.
Read MoreFlint Bishop strengthens its Sheffield office with the appointment of property litigation partner James Parden.
Read MoreJoseph Weston has been promoted to Associate, recognising his contribution and strengthening Flint Bishop's Employment team.
Read MoreFlint Bishop appoints Mark Johnson as CFO to drive national growth, strengthen financial performance and support expansion.
Read MoreFlint Bishop surpasses £40m revenue, doubles in size over two years, and sets sights on becoming a Top 100 UK law firm.
Read MoreFlint Bishop celebrates the qualification of three trainee solicitors joining Finance Dispute Resolution, Employment and Fraud teams.
Read MoreWe have strengthened our Sheffield and Leeds offices with three new appointments across private client and dispute resolution teams.
Read MoreFlint Bishop promotes George Domleo to Partner & Head of Licensing, recognising his expertise, leadership and client success.
Read MoreCharlotte Dugdale-Tonks joins Flint Bishop’s York office as Senior Associate in the Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts team.
Read MoreScroll to next section
Scroll back to the top