Sarah-Jane Riddell

Senior Associate Solicitor & Mediator

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Sarah has specialised in family law since 1993 and now works mainly as a collaborative family lawyer and an accredited mediator. She has extensive experience, having worked at large regional and smaller local firms and advises clients on the whole range of family law matters. Sarah is committed to dispute resolution as a non-adversarial and cost-effective way to support clients in reaching mutual agreements which are practical for their families and which focus especially on the needs of any children involved.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 160533

  • Based in Brighton, East Sussex
  • Licensed for 32 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Sarah has specialised in family law since 1993 and now works mainly as a collaborative family lawyer and an accredited mediator. She has extensive experience, having worked at large regional and smaller local firms and advises clients on the whole range of family law matters. Sarah is committed to dispute resolution as a non-adversarial and cost-effective way to support clients in reaching mutual agreements which are practical for their families and which focus especially on the needs of any children involved.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 160533

  • Based in Brighton, East Sussex
  • Licensed for 32 years

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  • Brighton & Hove Law

    Consultant

    Until Present

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

5 Clifton Mews, Clifton Hill, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3HR

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Sonia

Family Law

Compassionate and Constructive Approach to Divorce

The Agreeable model — provided by the amazing team at Family Law Partners, was exactly what we needed. It turned what could have been an incredibly stressful and overwhelming process into something calm, constructive, and respectful. Sarah and Kim were nothing short of exceptional. From the start, they brought not only professionalism and legal expertise, but also genuine empathy, warmth, and humanity. They made us feel supported, heard, and cared for throughout the entire journey. Their ability to guide us through both the legal and emotional aspects of divorce was truly outstanding. They didn’t just handle the process; they helped us handle the experience. Having one solicitor-mediator support both of us worked incredibly well. It kept communication open, reduced conflict, and helped ensure every decision was fair and focused on what mattered most, especially our children. The approach encouraged mutual respect and allowed us to move forward with dignity. Sarah and Kim went above and beyond. They made a painful time feel manageable and even hopeful at times. I am deeply grateful for their skill, kindness, and guidance. If you are looking for a less adversarial, more human way to approach separation, I can’t recommend the Agreeable experience and the Family Law Partners team highly enough. Sarah and Kim made a real and lasting difference.

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Monica

Family Law

Caring and patient

Sarah went way and above the call of duty to get us to the point of a financial agreement, culminating in an epic 4 hour session! Thanks so much and for looking after us well.

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