Professional background
I am a Senior Associate specialising in medical negligence. I handle complex high value claims, often resulting in life-changing settlements for my clients.
My practice spans a wide variety of cases including delayed diagnoses, birth injuries and surgical negligence. I am also experienced in acting for bereaved families in fatal claims and in connection with inquests.
Building genuine relationships is at the heart of my practice. I support claimants to navigate the challenges of the claims process. Previous clients have described me as "empathetic and compassionate" and "endlessly patient and supportive".
Where appropriate, I work with the media to amplify the voices of my clients and drive learning. I have been interviewed by the BBC and ITV in connection with high profile cases.
I am dedicated to investing in the next generation of lawyers. I am actively involved with Fieldfisher's Early Careers programmes and have collaborated to produce training materials with the Law Society of England and Wales
I am a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
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What others say…
Sarah has a wealth of professional knowledge and experience in dealing with medical negligence, yet she brings with it a wonderful empathy and sensitivity, which helped me always feel at ease. She was brilliant at explaining complicated medical and legal terminology in a way that was easy to understand. Sarah was endlessly patient and supportive as we prepared my witness statement whilst diligently pushing things forward with the Trust and keeping me updated every step of the way.
Sarah Kingsley Fried, an outstanding Associate at Fieldfisher, was instrumental in navigating our case. With her extensive experience and expertise in medical negligence law, Sarah instilled in us the confidence we desperately needed during an incredibly challenging time. Sarah's dedication to our case exceeded all expectations. She handled every aspect to the highest standard, ensuring transparent communication and meeting all deadlines with precision. Sarah's empathetic and compassionate approach alongside her genuine care for our well-being was evident throughout our interactions. Her professionalism and dedication exemplify the high standards set by Fieldfisher. Sarah's presence throughout the case, particularly through the inquest proceedings, provided reassurance and she always ensured any questions or queries were answered swiftly. We cannot thank Sarah and the team enough for her tireless efforts and outstanding support - she is an asset to Fieldfisher.