Solicitor at Poole Alcock LLP

Sarah-Jane Dunhill

Solicitor - Partner and Head of Civil Litigation

SRA ID: 416013

Sarah-Jane qualified in 2008 and joined the Firm as an Associate in 2016 following ten years with her previous Firm before being promoted to Partner and Head of Department in 2018. During her career, she has undertaken a “mixed bag” of litigation work from simple debt recovery actions to international insurance commercial litigation. Sarah-Jane is perfectly placed to help commercial and private clients in resolving any disputes they may have. She has a working knowledge of the Court rules and systems as well as dealing directly with Alternative forms of Dispute Resolution, for example Mediations and Expert Determinations. Sarah-Jane is a commercially realistic lawyer and is aware that disputes and litigation can often be expensive. In seeking to find a swift resolution, Sarah-Jane seeks to keep costs to a minimum and allows clients to concentrate on their businesses and personal lives without seeking to add to the already stressful situation. Whilst robust in her dealings with other parties when necessary, Sarah-Jane takes a gentler approach of taking the time to get to understand her Client’s objectives and seeks to work together to achieve those goals. However, if litigation is necessary, Sarah-Jane’s skills and knowledge are utilised to give the Client the best outcome available to them, including wherever possible recovering the costs the Clients have expended in legal fees.

Minerva House, Gadbrook Way, Gadbrook Park, Rudheath, CW9 7RA

Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas

Consumer, Dispute Resolution

5.0/5 35 Client Reviews 35
  • Family Law 3%
  • Consumer 67%
  • Dispute Resolution 14%
  • Company & Commercial 17%
35 Client Reviews

5.0/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    35
  • Very Good
    0
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

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Verified Anonymous Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Poole Alcock LLP
February 27, 2025 20250227114829

Clear informative advice

5

My call with Sarah-Jane was very informative. Sarah-Jane explained my matter well and gave me the best advice . I would definitely recommend to family and friends.

Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 27 February, 2025

We are very happy that Sarah-Jane has been able to help you and give you the best advice. We are delighted to know that you will recommend Poole Alcock to family and friends and really appreciate your lovely words. Please get in touch if we can help further.

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Nigel
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February 26, 2025 20250226155331

Friendly, Helpful, Professional

5

Just some of the words that comes to mind when asked about Sarah-Jane, her team and Poole Alcock.
I have received a helpful reception and have the fullest confidence in the teams involved. A special thanks to Sarah-Jane in this respect!

Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 26 February, 2025

We are thrilled Nigel that you have had such a positive experience with Sarah-Jane and her Team and Poole Alcock in general. Its good to know that you had the fullest confidence in the team and you found the experience to be friendly, helpful and professional. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us the 5 star review and and for your kind and valuable feedback. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if we can help any further. Very best wishes.

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Diana
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February 14, 2025 20250214165000

Sarah-Jane went above and beyond

5

Sarah-Jane gave clear advice with various options. She went out of her way to get information for me that she didn't even know at first herself. I am delighted with how Sarah-Jane handled it and couldn't recommend her enough.

Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 14 February, 2025

Thank you for taking the time to complete the review questionnaire Diana and for leaving Sarah-Jane such a great review. We appreciate your feedback and we are very pleased that you had such a positive experience with us and you felt that Sarah-Jane went above and beyond. We look forward to working with you the future.

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James
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February 14, 2025 20250214155110

The advice given was spot on!

5

Sarah-Jane was great. Her communication was clear and thorough which helped steer me onto the correct path. Sarah-Jane was very knowledgeable which really helped.

Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 14 February, 2025

We really appreciate your wonderful feedback James and appreciate you taking the time to leave us such an excellent review. We are delighted that Sarah-Jane was able to help you in this matter and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Tracey
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February 05, 2025 20250205112104

Really good service!

5

Really good service provided for a situation I have never found myself in, I was really pleased with the support and guidance I received.

Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 05 February, 2025

Thank you for the 5 star review you have left us, we are happy that you feel you received really good service and were supported and guided throughout. Please get in touch should you require any further assistance.

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Joel
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February 03, 2025 20250203164338

Informal & straight to the point!

5

We got the initial advice we wanted and our queries were well answered.

Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 03 February, 2025

Thank you for the 5 star review you have recently submitted Joel, we are thrilled that we have been able to give you some initial advice and that you felt your queries were well answered. We look forward to hearing from you should you need any further help in the future.

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Tim
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January 31, 2025 20250131154103

My issue wouldn't have got resolved without you!

5

Would definitely use the firm again. I found the communication to be consistent and reliable throughout.

Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 04 February, 2025

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Gina
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January 29, 2025 20250129163907

Fully informed & kept up-to-date at all times.

5

The team were always very prompt in responding, we were kept informed and updated at all times. Timescales set out by Sarah-Jane were always clear, realistic and adhered to. We would definitely use the firm again in the future.

Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 31 January, 2025

Thank you Gina for your positive feedback. We are delighted that you are happy with the service we have provided and would use Poole Alcock again in the future. We look forward to working with you again.

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Anonymous
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December 23, 2024 20241223174142

Excellent phone consultation

5

I had an excellent experience with Sarah-Jane, who I contacted to enquire about transferring my solicitor to her firm. She gave me the honest advice that it would be better for me to continue with my current solicitor, but remained on the phone for 40 minutes discussing and assessing what is a complicated set of circumstances. She gave clear and trustworthy advice, was caring but also direct, and is in other words exactly what one would hope for in a solicitor.

Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 02 January, 2025

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback. All the best.

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Sandra
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December 10, 2024 20241210145525

Clear and well explained advice

5

Really happy with the service received so far.

Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 10 December, 2024

Thank you very much for your review, Sandra. We will be sure to pass your feedback to Sarah-Jane.

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Bev
Bev Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Poole Alcock LLP
February 07, 2023
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Bev

5

I have used Poole Alcock a number of times and they have always been friendly and responsive. Helen Stoller, Sarah-Jane Dunhill, Victoria Moetamedi and Alison from Conveyancing and their teams were always very helpful and supportive.

Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 05 May, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Kerri
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January 04, 2021
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Kerri

5

Excellent service throughout, extremely professional and would highly recommend. Sarah-Jane in particular is extremely thorough and dedicated in her role. Many thanks for all your continued support, we wouldn't use anyone else.

Lawyer named in this review: Sarah-Jane Dunhill

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 08 January, 2021

Thank you Kerri for your excellent review!

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About Sarah-Jane Dunhill

Sarah-Jane qualified in 2008 and joined the Firm as an Associate in 2016 following ten years with her previous Firm before being promoted to Partner and Head of Department in 2018. During her career, she has undertaken a “mixed bag” of litigation work from simple debt recovery actions to international insurance commercial litigation. Sarah-Jane is perfectly placed to help commercial and private clients in resolving any disputes they may have. She has a working knowledge of the Court rules and systems as well as dealing directly with Alternative forms of Dispute Resolution, for example Mediations and Expert Determinations. Sarah-Jane is a commercially realistic lawyer and is aware that disputes and litigation can often be expensive. In seeking to find a swift resolution, Sarah-Jane seeks to keep costs to a minimum and allows clients to concentrate on their businesses and personal lives without seeking to add to the already stressful situation. Whilst robust in her dealings with other parties when necessary, Sarah-Jane takes a gentler approach of taking the time to get to understand her Client’s objectives and seeks to work together to achieve those goals. However, if litigation is necessary, Sarah-Jane’s skills and knowledge are utilised to give the Client the best outcome available to them, including wherever possible recovering the costs the Clients have expended in legal fees.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Sarah-Jane Dunhill

Address

Poole Alcock LLP

Minerva House

Gadbrook Way

Gadbrook Park

Rudheath

CW9 7RA



Phone 0800 470 0330

Website

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Country

Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/09/08

21/02/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Member

Poole Alcock Solicitors

?-01-10-2019

SRA-approved manager - Member

Poole Alcock LLP

?-present