Sarah Haywood – Partner
About me:
I specialise in family law and head ThomasHaywood’s family team in Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. Having qualified in 1997, I have practiced exclusively in the field of family law since then. I am also a qualified family mediator.
Experienced in all areas of family law, I have a particular focus on complex financial disputes, sometimes referred to as ‘high net worth matters’. Children matters are another major area of interest for me, as are cases with substantial assets and international elements, pre- and post-nuptial arrangements, civil partnerships and cases involving domestic abuse.
Whatever the work, my aim is always to provide my clients with the support they need to solve problems and move on with their lives, whether that means helping to ease the trauma of a difficult breakup, or assisting couples at the start of their lives together with a cohabitation or pre-nuptial agreement. I have the experience to help you resolve issues in any area of family law in a cost-effective, constructive, non-confrontational way.
Outside the office I am a fan of motor racing, F1 in particular, and try to travel to a race every year.
01892 765013 sarah@thomashaywoodsolicitors.com
What people say:
Our commitment to client service lies at the heart of everything we do. That’s why I am so pleased to be ranked in the leading legal directories, Chambers and Partners UK guide and the Legal 500’s UK guide. These annual publications make extensive use of research among clients. Here is some of the feedback they have obtained from people who have worked with me and other in the team:
‘She is cost-sensitive, pragmatic, tough when required, and she has excellent judgement.’
‘Sarah Haywood has a great strategic view.’
‘maintains professionalism throughout and gets the right outcome’.
‘I have found the team at ThomasHaywood to be outstanding. ThomasHaywood remained professional at all times through challenging times and reassured me regularly. They were always at the end of the phone if I had any issues. Communication was another key area for me and as ThomasHaywood is a small firm, I definitely received the personal touch.’
‘Sarah Haywood and the team at ThomasHaywood represented me as a family law firm during a recent divorce. The entire team were understanding and compassionate whilst at the same time were direct and assertive when required. Above all else, I found the ethos of the firm to be objective, acting in my best interests at all times. Throughout our dealing the team were all informed and available to help.’
‘Sarah Haywood was always available to assist me during very difficult times, and made herself available where I believe other firms wouldn’t. Sarah was always fair, and on a number of occasions helped me to see a different perspective or change my approach. This skill sets Sarah apart from other legal professionals I have dealt with.’
Juliet Franklin – Partner Level Consultant
About me:
Since qualifying in 1992 I have been a specialist family law solicitor, gaining extensive experience in all issues that arise from the breakdown of relationships, whether these are financial matters or arrangements for children. I am particularly interested in complex financial issues, many of which involve substantial assets, family companies, pensions, trusts and international elements.
My clients’ interests are of paramount importance to me, so wherever possible I try to take a pragmatic approach and seek to resolve matters efficiently and cost effectively, whether by negotiation or judicial intervention, including arbitration. With this in mind I am a member of Resolution, the professional body that promotes the resolution of family matters with the minimum possible acrimony wherever possible.
Juliet Franklin 01892 765017 juliet@thomashaywoodsolicitors.com
What people say:
Our commitment to client service lies at the heart of everything we do. That’s why I am so pleased to be ranked in the leading legal directories, Chambers and Partners UK guide and the Legal 500’s UK guide. These annual publications make extensive use of research among clients. Here is some of the feedback they have obtained from people who have worked with me and other in the team:
‘I have found the team at ThomasHaywood to be outstanding. ThomasHaywood remained professional at all times through challenging times and reassured me regularly. They were always at the end of the phone if I had any issues.
‘Communication was another key area for me and as ThomasHaywood is a small firm, I definitely received the personal touch.’
‘the team at ThomasHaywood represented me as a family law firm during a recent divorce. The entire team were understanding and compassionate whilst at the same time were direct and assertive when required. Above all else, I found the ethos of the firm to be objective, acting in my best interests at all times. Throughout our dealing the team were all informed and available to help.’
Claire Strong – Legal Assistant
About me:
Having worked in the area of family law since 1994, I joined ThomasHaywood in 2015 and immediately became part of the team with Sarah, Juliet and Sharon. I support Sarah and Juliet behind the scenes, helping them to be available for their clients at all times, whether by telephone, email, or virtual or physical meetings.
Telephone: 01892 765015 claire@thomashaywoodsolicitors.com
Sharon Barker – Legal Assistant
I have worked with Sarah Haywood for over 15 years now, having been with her at a previous practice which I joined from college and moved with her to ThomasHaywood. Like other members of the team I am committed to ensuring that our clients receive a high level of service and responsiveness.
Telephone: 01892 765017 sharon@thomashaywoodsolicitors.com