Solicitor at Clowes & Co. LLP
Sarah Clowes
Solicitor - Senior Partner
SRA ID: 314782
Sarah has over 15 years’ experience in acting for private clients in connection with all aspects of Will writing, estate and inheritance tax planning, powers of attorney, estate administration, trusts and Court of Protection matters. Sarah has a special interest in dealing with complex estates and acting for vulnerable clients. Sarah has been a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners since 2011. Sarah set up Clowes & Co. Solicitors in 2018 with a goal to provide accessible and approachable legal services for the local community. Sarah advises a wide range of clients from all walks of life including people with small estates, business owners and high net worth individuals, ensuring their personal affairs are in order. Sarah advises on estate and IHT planning, lifetime trusts and also incorporating trusts within wills. Sarah works closely with other professional advisors who are connected to her clients and is always happy to meet clients in their homes. Sarah has a special interest in advising on trusts and asset protection, including trust set up, trust administration and acting as a professional trustee, both during lifetime and after someone has died. In addition to lifetime planning, Sarah has over 15 years’ experience in administering estates when someone has died and can provide expert advice to executors or, take on the role of a professional executor. Sarah looks at all aspects of an estate including a full review to see if IHT can be avoided, or reduced, through the use of deeds of variation.
20-22 Leek Road, Stockton Brook, Stoke on Trent, ST9 9NN
Licensed for 20 years
Practice Areas
Housing & Property, Commercial Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 42%
- Family Law 3%
- Commercial Property 21%
- Housing & Property 18%
- Agriculture 16%
47 Client Reviews
Overall experience
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About Sarah Clowes
Sarah has over 15 years’ experience in acting for private clients in connection with all aspects of Will writing, estate and inheritance tax planning, powers of attorney, estate administration, trusts and Court of Protection matters. Sarah has a special interest in dealing with complex estates and acting for vulnerable clients. Sarah has been a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners since 2011. Sarah set up Clowes & Co. Solicitors in 2018 with a goal to provide accessible and approachable legal services for the local community. Sarah advises a wide range of clients from all walks of life including people with small estates, business owners and high net worth individuals, ensuring their personal affairs are in order. Sarah advises on estate and IHT planning, lifetime trusts and also incorporating trusts within wills. Sarah works closely with other professional advisors who are connected to her clients and is always happy to meet clients in their homes. Sarah has a special interest in advising on trusts and asset protection, including trust set up, trust administration and acting as a professional trustee, both during lifetime and after someone has died. In addition to lifetime planning, Sarah has over 15 years’ experience in administering estates when someone has died and can provide expert advice to executors or, take on the role of a professional executor. Sarah looks at all aspects of an estate including a full review to see if IHT can be avoided, or reduced, through the use of deeds of variation.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Sarah Clowes
Address
Clowes & Co. LLP
20-22 Leek Road
Stockton Brook
Stoke on Trent
ST9 9NN
Phone 01782444204
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration
Clowes & Co. LLP
?-present
Will transaction
The final fee could have been talked about when at our first meeting
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Always helpful and considerate .
I have been with them for some years now and found them completely reliable and I trust them completely .
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LPA
our experience just perfect for us, Emma talked us through the procedure in a way we understood being in our 80s and handled the the rest, just what was needed.
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Engaged service twice now
First was to start the process for court of protection
Second selling property
Saw different professionals as you would expect however I was given the help and advice needed on both occasions it was delivered professionally with consideration clear explanations kept updated via emails and treated with respect and given time as I am disabled when I needed to go to see them
Would highly recommend
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Buying a house
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Power of attorney
Very informative, looked after well, did a home visit for us, delivered as promised
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Made to feel at ease
Prepared mirror Wills for my wife and I. Guided through the process and listened to our input. Also dealt with property record, which took several months on the part of the Land Registry. No fault of the solicitor.
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Inefficient & Unprofessional - Changed Solicitors to Resolve
This solicitor caused unnecessary delays and confusion over proof of funds for a cash property purchase. Basic questions took weeks to answer, and after paying €300 for translations, I was told the documents weren’t acceptable. Their demands for excessive bank statements were unreasonable, and their tone during discussions felt unprofessional.
After switching to a new solicitor, the entire process was completed in just 4 weeks without any issues. The difference was night and day—this firm clearly lacked experience with cash purchases. Avoid if you want a smooth, efficient transaction.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah Clowes
A representative from Clowes & Co. LLP responded to this review on 27 June, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with your experience at Clowes & Co. While we cannot comment on individual cases publicly due to data protection, we can confirm that regulatory requirements around proof of funds apply to all transactions, including cash purchases and must be satisfied before proceeding. We appreciate that these requirements can sometimes feel frustrating or repetitive, but they are essential to comply with SRA obligations, including anti-money laundering regulations. We regret that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we are pleased to hear your transaction was ultimately completed.
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Awful
Terrible service.
I would not recommend.
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Smooth process, would use again
Clowes & Co proved to be the correct choice for us when choosing a conveyacer for our purchase. Despite numerous delays outside of their control they were always responsive and helpful, no matter how naive our questions were. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah Clowes
A representative from Clowes & Co. LLP responded to this review on 27 June, 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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