Sara's Experience
Sara is a qualified Chartered Legal Executive. She has over 11 years’ experience in dealing with all aspects of HR and for 8 of these years she has specialised in Employment Law.
Sara has a wealth of experience in representing claimants and respondents before the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal, and in judicial mediation.
How Sara helps
- Advising in relation to claims before the Employment Tribunal including unfair dismissal, constructive unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and discrimination.
- Drafting and reviewing of contracts of employment, policies and procedures and staff handbooks.
- Advising on grievance and disciplinary matters.
- Drafting and advising on settlement agreements, as well as undertaken negotiations.
- Advising on redundancy rights
- Advising on flexible working rights
- Delivering various types of Employment Law training
Expertise
Sara’s previous employment in HR at the University of Sheffield, gives her an insight into both employer and employee perspectives, especially when dealing with matters relating to disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy, discrimination and sickness absence.
Prior to qualifying as a lawyer, Sara obtained a masters in the field of forensic psychology. With her academic and professional experience, Sara prides herself on being able to apply this knowledge within a legal setting, and demonstrate empathy and understanding to clients who, due to the nature of employment law matters, face potentially life altering issues.
Sara is also a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
Recognition
Sara is extremely proud to have been a part of the Employment Law team who have won the Employment Team of the Year Award for four consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025) at the Sheffield & District Law Society Awards.
She also advised alongside our wider commercial law team on a deal which won National / International Deal of the Year at the 2023 South Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards.
In 2024, we were once again independently ranked for the fifth consecutive year as one of the ‘Three Best Rated’ Employment Solicitors in Sheffield, recognising our position as a leading provider in the region.
Some comments from clients include:
"Sara is very professional and possesses the all-important human touch. She was very approachable, sensitive, understanding and patient with me throughout the process, keeping me in the loop at all times and making clear efforts to translate legal jargon and complicated processes for my understanding. I would say that she went above and beyond for me on multiple occasions and am extremely grateful to her for her help during a difficult time this year. I would happily work with Sara again and highly recommend her".
“Sara has provided me with excellent advice at each stage of my employment claim. She is very friendly, helpful and approachable. She is an extremely dedicated and professional person. I can't rate her highly enough and would have no hesitation recommending her.”
“Thoroughly professional, and clear and lucid when explaining my options.”
"Sara made a very stressful and uncertain situation easy to understand and ensured I was updated throughout the process.”
You can also read some of Sara's reviews from clients at the independent review platform - Review Solicitors
Client feedback
Very efficient, friendly, personable and excellent service.
Mr F, Bolsover
Excellent service from Sara Patel at Banner Jones. Thank you for the stress free way you helped me.
Mr S, Newbold
The service and information provided by Sara and the company has been friendly, professional and helped close my case swiftly.
Mr B, Chesterfield
Sara Patel, the lovely lady who supported me throughout my dispute with my employer. Understood what I wanted for the end result and worked with me to achieve my end goal. Thank you for all of you help Sara.
Mrs L-B, Killamarsh
Sara Patel was extremely helpful in regards to my employment matter and very professional with constant updates. I would highly recommend both Sara and Banner Jones. Thank you.
Miss S, Sutton-in-Ashfield
I would like to put on record and to thank you for the manner in which you dealt with this claim, being both highly professional whilst at the same time showing real empathy.
The outcome was very much along the lines we expected, but at least I got some personal satisfaction from pursuing the matter-- and he got the monies which were properly owed to him.
Mr H
Sara has been amazing throughout the process and I can’t thank her enough. Very professional, always few steps ahead of everything, making sure my case is being taken care of. Sara has been an amazing support on every level, I couldn’t have gone through it without her, she has been my rock. It was a pleasure working with her, I had total trust in her
Ms P, Chesterfield
I remain grateful for your effort, patience and the support you have offered me over the last few months.
Mr F
The service provided and advice was very useful and explained clearly to myself. The knowledge of my solicitor helped secure a positive outcome in my case. Thank You
Mr P, Chesterfield
Letter without prejudice
Sara Patel helped me enormously with advice and support regarding my employment matter.
(Employment Law Chesterfield)
Mrs D, Chesterfield
Very Happy
I worked with Sara for nearly a year on my case. During that time not only was she the ultimate professional in dealing with the case, but her friendly manner made it a pleasure to deal with her. I also dealt with other members of the Employment Team and they to were superbly professional. I would strongly recommend that if you have Employment problems liaise with Katie and her Team and you won’t be disappointed with the advice given.
(Employment Law Chesterfield)
Anonymous
Employment Law- Chesterfield
"Sara made the whole process really easy and dealing with her has been a really positive experience. Having never had to seek legal assistance before, I was a little apprehensive, but she was always really easy to deal with and really good at keeping me updated."
Mr B, Chesterfield
Sara Patel and the team have supported us with more complex HR queries, and we are very happy with the service provided. The team are knowledgeable and understand our business to give us the best advice and support required. I would not hesitate in recommending the Employment team at Banner Jones.
Amy Sawicki - Senior HR Advisor Ferdinand Bilstein UK Ltd
Sara is very professional and possesses the all-important human touch. She was very approachable, sensitive, understanding and patient with me throughout the process, keeping me in the loop at all times and making clear efforts to translate legal jargon and complicated processes for my understanding. I would say that she went above and beyond for me on multiple occasions and am extremely grateful to her for her help during a difficult time this year.
Sarah
Sara Patel and the team at Banner Jones have supported us with more complex HR queries, and we are very happy with the service provided. The team are knowledgeable and understand our business to give us the best advice and support required. I would not hesitate in recommending the Employment team at Banner Jones.
Amy Sawicki - Senior HR Advisor Ferdinand Bilstein UK Ltd
Accreditations
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- Chartered Legal Executive
- SaraPatel@bannerjones.co.uk
- 01246 560522
- Sheffield - Abbey House 0114 275 5266
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