Sarah joined AO Hall, Walkers (Guernsey) LLP's predecessor firm in 2011 following an extensive career with the Guernsey Bar, commencing in 1996 when she first began working in the legal field.

Sarah was called to the Guernsey Bar as an Advocate in January 2001, and was called to the English Bar as a Barrister in 1999.

Admitted In:
England and Wales (not practising)
Guernsey

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), University of Warwick
Bar Vocational Qualification, Nottingham Law School
Certificat d’Etudes Juridiques Françaises et Normandes, Caen University

2022 Chambers UK - Band 2 - "She is very quick to get back, helpful, knowledgeable and gives us the answers we need." "She's very highly regarded locally and she knows the law very well. She can be forceful when she needs to be and provides practical, commercial advice in the context of liquidation."

2021 Legal 500 - Leading Individual - Dispute Resolution - Guernsey - "Extremely pragmatic and eager to ensure that client’s needs are met while delivering a high calibre of service."

2021 Who's Who Legal - Recommended - Asset Recovery

2021 IFLR1000 Women Leaders

2021 Chambers UK - Band 3

2020 IFLR 1000 - Highly Regarded

2020 Legal 500 - Leading Individual - Dispute Resolution - Guernsey

2020 Chambers Global Guide - (Dispute Resolution) - "extremely intelligent and very good at clear, concise communication."

2020 Chambers and Partners UK Guide - Notable Practitioner

2020 Citywealth Woman of the Year - Rising Star Shortlist

2018 Legal 500 - (Dispute Resolution) Recommended Lawyer - Guernsey

2018 Bâtonnier of the Guernsey Bar

2018 Chambers UK Guide - (Dispute Resolution) A Notable Practitioner. "Market commentators appreciate her 'very calm' approach to contentious matters."

2017 Legal 500 - (Dispute Resolution)  Recommended Lawyer - Guernsey

2017 Who's Who Legal - Investigations

2017 Chambers Global & Europe Guide - (Dispute Resolution) A Notable Practitioner. "Sarah Brehaut enjoys a growing reputation for her commercial dispute resolution work, with a strong track record appearing before the Magistrate's Court, Royal Court and Court of Appeal."

Sarah was referred to by Sir John Grenfell Nutting Bt., QC in the Court of Appeal as making submissions in a “realistic and indeed persuasive way” and in a further case of conceding “in argument with the realism which we would have expected of her”. In the Royal Court of Guernsey, LB Marshall referred to Sarah’s submissions as "…ably, attractively and forcefully put".

2016, Legal 500 - Recommended Lawyer (Dispute Resolution)

2016, Legal 500 - ‘A formidable advocate and an expert in her field’

Sarah is a Notary Public.

NEWS

• Walkers Scoops Asset Recovery and Restructuring & Insolvency Awards at 2021 Who's Who Legal Awards - Walkers is pleased to announce that its Global Insolvency & Dispute Resolution ("IDR") Group has won...
  
• Walkers' Integrated Global Legal, Tax and Professional Services Highlighted in 2021 IFLR1000 Rankings - Walkers reinforces its position as a leading law firm with the most recent IFLR 1000 legal directory...
  
• Walkers' Guernsey team retains market leading rankings in Dispute Resolution and Insurance with 19 lawyers ranked across seven practice areas - Walkers' Guernsey team has retained its market leading rankings in Dispute Resolution and Insurance ...
  
• Walkers Celebrates 5 Lawyers in IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2021 - Walkers is delighted to announce that five of its partners from across its Cayman, Guernsey, Ireland...
  
• Walkers Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Practice Retains Top 20 Ranking in The GRR 30 2020 - Walkers' Global Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Group has once again been ranked inside the top 20 o...
  
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ADVISORY

• CIGA, Brexit and the recognition of Part 26A Restructuring Plans in Guernsey and Jersey - The Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey did not introduce emergency insolvency legislation as a r...
  
• Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments in Guernsey - Volatile markets and economic downturns typically lead to increases in commercial litigation.  ...
  
• To see or not to see? How the law on privilege has developed in Guernsey, Jersey, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands - It is of the utmost importance that confidentiality in legal communications is maintained within the...
  
• Privilege in the Context of Regulatory Investigations in Jersey and Guernsey – What Regulated Entities Need to Know - Legal privilege is a subject that needs to be understood by general counsel, compliance professional...
  
• Directors - How to Avoid Personal Liability in Times of Financial Difficulty - Economic downturns typically give rise to increased insolvency proceedings and stakeholder-driven li...
  
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ARTICLES

• Chambers Global Practice Guide 2021: Aviation Finance & Leasing - The 2021 Aviation Finance & Leasing Guide provides expert legal commentary on the latest issues for ...
  
• Constructive Trusts of Immovable Property – Guernsey and Jersey Law’s Differing Paths - A constructive trust is an equitable remedy imposed at the discretion of a court. It benefits a part...
  
• Asset Tracing in Guernsey and Jersey - Unlike some other jurisdictions, such as England and Wales, pre-action disclosure is not generally a...
  
• Chambers Global Practice Guide 2020: Aviation Finance & Leasing - The 2020 Aviation Finance & Leasing Guide provides expert legal commentary on key issues for busines...
  
• Guidance for Directors of Jersey, Guernsey and BVI Companies in Extraordinary Economic Circumstances - We are living in challenging times, arguably far more challenging than in 2008 given the supply and ...
  
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EVENTS

• Walkers Academy Webinar Series 2021 - Walkers is delighted to invite you to our Walkers Academy Webinar Series 2021. Each session is tail...
  
• The 8th Biennial Fraud and Financial Crime Conference Fraud and Financial Crime in the age of home working - Walkers is delighted to invite you to attend our 8th Biennial Fraud and Financial Crime Conference, ...
  
• Companies in Financial Uncertainty: Risks, Considerations and Potential Outcomes - In this session Fraser Hern (Jersey) and Andrew Chissick (London) from Walkers' market-leading Globa...
  
• The Walkers 7th Biennial Fraud & Financial Crime Conference - Walkers will hold its 7th Biennial Fraud & Financial Crime Conference on Friday 9 November 2018...
  
• Walkers to Host October St. James Seminar - Regulation (Part 2) - Walkers is to host its October Regulation (Part 2) seminar on 24 October 2018 at St, James, St Peter...
  
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MATTERS

• Walkers Advises £38 Million Guernsey Investment Fund on its Largest Investment Yet - Walkers' Guernsey team has advised the £38 million Guernsey Investment Fund ("GIF") on its largest ...
  
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