Sarah Overy

Sarah Overy is a Partner at Birketts and leads the family team in the Cambridge office. With more than 30 years’ experience in family law, she is widely recognised for her calm, strategic approach and her ability to guide clients through even the most complex and sensitive situations.

Sarah advises on all aspects of family law, including divorce, financial remedies, children matters, cohabitation disputes, same-sex marriage and civil partnerships. She is particularly known for her expertise in pre- and post-nuptial agreements, where she provides clear, pragmatic advice tailored to protect her clients’ long-term interests.

In a busy and highly competitive Cambridge legal market, Sarah stands out for her depth of experience, sound judgement, and genuinely client-focused approach. She takes the time to understand each client’s personal and financial circumstances, ensuring her advice is both strategic and practical. Client’s value her ability to step back, see the bigger picture, and navigate a clear path forward, even in high-conflict or emotionally charged cases. Her approach combines robust legal expertise with empathy and reassurance, helping clients feel supported as well as well-advised.

Sarah is also a highly accomplished family mediator and is widely regarded as a “go-to” mediator in the region. She is known for being patient, kind and supportive, while providing strong, sensible guidance that helps parties reach lasting, workable solutions. Her mediation work focuses on reducing conflict and achieving outcomes that prioritise children’s welfare and long-term family stability. She is particularly skilled at helping individuals move forward constructively, even where communication has broken down for many years.

Sarah is also qualified to deliver Resolution Together, a One Lawyer, One Couple approach.

Experience & education

2019 Joined Birketts

1996 Qualified as a Solicitor