Sarah-Jane Dunhill
Solicitor
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Partner and Head of Civil Litigation
SRA ID: 416013
Sarah-Jane qualified in 2008 and joined the Firm as an Associate in 2016 following ten years with her previous Firm before being promoted to Partner and Head of Department in 2018. During her career, she has undertaken a “mixed bag” of litigation work from simple debt recovery actions to international insurance commercial litigation.
Sarah-Jane is perfectly placed to help commercial and private clients in resolving any disputes they may have. She has a working knowledge of the Court rules and systems as well as dealing directly with Alternative forms of Dispute Resolution, for example Mediations and Expert Determinations.
Sarah-Jane is a commercially realistic lawyer and is aware that disputes and litigation can often be expensive. In seeking to find a swift resolution, Sarah-Jane seeks to keep costs to a minimum and allows clients to concentrate on their businesses and personal lives without seeking to add to the already stressful situation. Whilst robust in her dealings with other parties when necessary, Sarah-Jane takes a gentler approach of taking the time to get to understand her Client’s objectives and seeks to work together to achieve those goals.
However, if litigation is necessary, Sarah-Jane’s skills and knowledge are utilised to give the Client the best outcome available to them, including wherever possible recovering the costs the Clients have expended in legal fees.
Poplar House, 12 Manchester Road, SK9 1BG
Licensed for 16 years
Practice Areas
Consumer, Dispute Resolution
Great guidance & communication!
Great guidance and communication received throughout.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill
A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 14 November, 2024
Thankyou for your review William. We are glad you received helpful communication and guidance. All the best.
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Support, service, guidance, knowledge - everything is excellent!
Level of communication & legal knowledge received so far has been excellent.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill
A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 30 October, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Great correspondence & feedback!
Really happy with the level of service, I am kept up to date at all times and I am really happy with how things are going.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill
A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 30 October, 2024
Hello thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to leave such positive feedback.
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Litigation advice
I had a very informative call with Sarah-Jane, she was very knowledgeable and gave me very sound advice, honest and upfront about how the process works and put my mind at rest about a lot of questions I had. I'd have no hesitation in recommending her services and would certainly use them as my first point of call in the future.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill
A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 27 September, 2024
Hello Daniel thank you for you lovely review we are so happy to hear your mind is put at rest and that you would recommend us in the future.
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Exceptional service from the litigation team
I am pleased to write a review for Poole Alcock Solicitors, in particular for Sarah-Jane who is Partner and Head of Litigation. I have had the privilege of working with her and her team for the past four years. Throughout this time, she has consistently demonstrated an exceptional depth of knowledge in the law, combining technical expertise with a practical, results-driven approach.
Sarah-Jane’s legal acumen is truly impressive, with a keen ability to navigate complex legal issues while remaining focused on my best interests. Her attention to detail, thorough research, and strategic thinking set her apart as a true professional in her field. She possesses a remarkable ability to simplify complicated legal concepts, ensuring I was always well-informed and confident in the decision-making process.
One of Sarah-Jane’s greatest strengths is her commitment to delivering high-quality service. She is incredibly responsive, approachable, and was dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for me. Her professionalism and integrity are reflected in every aspect of her work, and her ability to manage cases with clarity and precision makes her an invaluable asset.
I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking expert legal advice and representation.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill
A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 25 September, 2024
Hello Mark thank you so much for this amazing review regarding Sarah Jane and team, we will pass on your kind words. We hope to work with you again in the future, All the best.
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So helpful
I spoke with Sarah Jayne today on a matter of litigation. She called me at the appointed time and immediately impressed me with her understanding of what had been discussed with her colleague. Her advice was both considered and knowledgeable. I was also impressed by her logic and integrity in not simply racking up a large fee for costs that could not be later recovered. I won’t hesitate to consider using this firm going forward
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill
A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 10 September, 2024
Hi Paul thank you very much for this amazing review, we will pass on your lovely word to Sarah Jane and we hope to work with you again in the future, all the best.
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Recent proceedings
I used Poole Alcock after also reading reviews. I must say they are expensive and I'm sure I could have used other solicitors for a fraction of the cost. That being said, I clicked with Sarah Jane from the start. As well as being professional and knowledgeable, she came across as being someone who cares for your wellbeing. Sarah Jane also took time to explain things in a way that anyone without a law degree, would understand. On the whole , Sarah Jane and her team were people whom I would contact again if the need arose.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill
A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 17 April, 2024
Hi thank you for your review. We really apricate you taking the time to leave such great feedback. Sarah Jane and her team are amazing! All the best for the future.
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Civil litigation case
Our experience with Sarah Jane Dunhill was one of complete confidence from the start,she handled our case with good communication throughout, with a friendly and extremely professional nature.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill
A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 18 March, 2024
Hi Nicola thank you so much for this great review and thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback for Sarah -Jane.
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Review of Poole Alcock solicitor Sarah-Jane Dunhill.
Poole Alcock was our original solicitor in 1988/89 to assist with emigration. When I then required representation 3 decades later I did not hesitate to return to them. Sarah- Jane Dunhill has been a wonderful in supporting me and offering the best guidance. Thanks to late night calls and the internet Sarah Jane and 2 of her P.A,s. have steered me through a very difficult episode. They have been excellent in their professional knowledge but also in the empathic way they have given advice both written and spoken to me and my family. I would give this firm the highest recommendation possible.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill
A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 07 February, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review of Sarah-Jane and her team. We are so pleased we were able to help at such a difficult time.
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Feasability of contesting a LWT
Sarah Jane phoned me dead on the time I had agreed with her assistant and from the 1st Hello, I was immediately put at ease by her friendly and professional manner. I had previously given a brief outline of my case to her assistant and after I had answered a few of her well directed questions, she was quickly up to speed and able to discuss the Pro’s & Con’s of contesting the LWT, I could not have wished for better advice, delivered with more clarity, I will not hesitate to engage her legal services in the future.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill
A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 12 January, 2024
Hi Dean thank you so much for a great review and very kind words which will will pass onto Sarah Jane.
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