Sarah Barnes
Partner and Head of Residential Conveyancing @Napthens LLP
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WORK HISTORY
Partner and Head of Residential Conveyancing @Napthens LLP
Preston, GB
Management of the Residential Conveyancing Department at Napthens. Working with the staff within the Department to ensure the highest client service levels. Ensuring that the Department grows with the support of staff, repeat business from clients and good working relationships with 3rd parties.
EDUCATION
University of Hull
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
SKILLS
ABOUT SARAH BARNES
Partner | Head of Residential Conveyancing | 20+ years in UK residential propertyI help people, businesses, and teams navigate residential property transactions with clarity, commercial awareness, and confidence.As Partner and Head of Residential Conveyancing, I lead a residential conveyancing team operating across all seven of our offices, advising on a wide range of residential transactions — from straightforward sales and purchases to high-value, complex, and time-critical matters.With over 20 years’ experience in the UK residential property sector, I’ve seen how market cycles, regulatory change, and client expectations have reshaped conveyancing. That experience now underpins how I lead: combining strong technical standards with practical judgement, clear communication, and a focus on outcomes.My role covers:Strategic leadership of a multi-office residential conveyancing teamAdvising on complex and high-risk residential property transactionsSupporting developers, investors, and private clientsDeveloping and mentoring conveyancers at all stages of their careersBuilding teams that are commercially aware, client-focused, and future-readyI’m particularly interested in how residential conveyancing can evolve — improving efficiency and client experience without losing the rigour and risk management the work demands.Here on LinkedIn, I share thoughts on residential property, legal change, market pressures, and leadership in conveyancing teams — grounded in day-to-day practice rather than theory.If you’re a property professional or conveyancer looking to grow, I’m always open to a conversation.
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