Sarah Ash
Group Partner*
Guernsey
Sarah leads our Channel Islands Employment law group and is the head of our Employment team in Guernsey. She advises on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law.
Sarah advises companies in sectors ranging from financial services, insurance and legal to media on:
She has been seconded to Employment Legal and HR teams, and has spent time in a major international bank where she gained experience of employment matters from a client’s perspective.
*not admitted in Guernsey and not a member of Walkers (Guernsey) LLP
- tribunal claims and procedure
- contracts of employment
- internal grievance and disciplinary matters
- managing sickness absence
- misconduct and capability issues
- dismissals
- discrimination
- employment policies and procedures
- redundancies
- aspects of mergers, acquisitions and disposals.
She has been seconded to Employment Legal and HR teams, and has spent time in a major international bank where she gained experience of employment matters from a client’s perspective.
*not admitted in Guernsey and not a member of Walkers (Guernsey) LLP
Experience and recent work
Previously Sarah was an associate in the Employment department of Morgan Lewis in London for eight years. Before that she was an associate at Dewey & Le Boeuf in London. Sarah trained and qualified in the Employment team at Allen & Overy.
Qualifications
Admitted in:
- England & Wales (not practising)
Education:
- Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law, BPP Law School
- BA (Hons) History, Nottingham University
Employment Lawyers Association
2026 - Chambers & Partners UK Guide - Employment - Band 1:
"Sarah Ash is a trusted source of support and has a genuine interest in navigating multiple options and different scenarios to find us the best outcome."
"Sarah Ash is very commercial in her approach, pragmatic and always responsive. She is superb for employment matters."
"Sarah Ash is exceptional in providing clear, concise and effective guidance. Her expertise is invaluable in navigating complex legal situations, ensuring that we are confident in our decisions."
"Sarah is an invaluable resource. I trust her judgement wholeheartedly knowing that she consistently takes the time to assess the situation thoroughly and offer well-considered and practical solutions."
2026 - Legal 500 - Employment - Leading Partner:
"Sarah Ash and Danielle Brouard are great role models. They stand out in the local community as women who make a difference and are dedicated to their profession."
"Sarah Ash and Danielle Brouard are both compassionate in dealing with employment matters but skilled at applying legal and softer skills in the art of personnel issues, professional discretion and employment matters."
"It's always a pleasure to work with Sarah Ash. Her ability to understand the requirements and make great suggestions has helped our business."
2024 - 2026 Chambers UK Guide - Band 1
2025 - 2026 Legal 500 - Leading Partner
2023 - 2024 Chambers UK guide - Band 2
2021 - 2024 Legal 500 - Next Generation Partner
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