menu_open Columnists
We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Trowers & Hamlins partner Sara Bailey: I was told I was ‘too Yorkshire’

13 0
22.01.2026

We dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. This week, Sara Bailey, senior partner at Trowers & Hamlins, takes us through her career in law in Square Mile and Me

CV:

Name: Sara Bailey Job title: Senior partner at Trowers & Hamlins Previous roles: Head of real estate and managing partner Age: 58 Born: 1967 Lives in: Gospel Oak North London Studied at: Newcastle University Talents: Horse riding, doing jigsaws Motto: Be positive and always be ready to learn Biggest perk of the job: The diversity of working with lots of different people, across many countries and cultures Coffee order: Small black Americano Cocktail order: Dry martini or apple martini Favourite book: Lord of the Rings 

What was your first job? 

Shop assistant on a cheese and egg stall in Dewsbury Market.

What was your first role in the City? 

An articled clerk at Trowers.

When did you know you wanted to build a career in law?  

When I first came........

© City A.M.