[New] Sarah looks to the future

Coventry and Warwickshire has been at the heart of that, which was recognised this year when Sarah was made an Honorary Doctorate of Law by Coventry University.

In a chat with C&W in business, Sarah explained why she recently moved to national law firm Knights to help accelerate growth, investment and opportunities across the Midlands.

• Sarah, congratulations on the new job – can you tell us a bit about Knights and why it felt like the right time to move?

Thank you – although it certainly doesn’t feel new, the last few months have been busy and productive with so much happening across the Midlands.

Knights is a national law firm, but we focus on the key markets outside London.

And regional markets do not get any more key than the Midlands.

That focus is what made joining Knights so appealing.

I help businesses get access to the advice they need – whether that’s more growth, more investment, or expansion into a new sector.

We can help with anything. We’re a full-service law firm.

• How does Coventry and Warwickshire fit into aspirations to deliver growth in the wider Midlands region, in your view?

We’re a crucial part of the Midlands in Coventry and Warwickshire.

I see that in how focused our lawyers are on supporting businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals who are based here.

I think Andy Street has led the way. He’s created a sense of one region pulling in the same direction.

That’s how we view it at Knights.

A successful Midlands relies on a successful Coventry and Warwickshire.

We’re working hard to support businesses to deliver that.

• You received an Honorary Doctorate of Law from Coventry University this year – tell us a bit about that?

It was a real privilege and career highlight – and so unexpected too. I’m really grateful.

But it’s not really about me. The recognition is for our region and everyone who works hard here. I am just one of those people.

• It might be hard to top 2022 - what are your goals for 2023?

To build even better relationships across our region and put people in touch with those who can help them. So much of my job is to facilitate.

The scale and national presence of Knights makes that a lot simpler.

If that sounds like something you’d like to tap into – get in touch.