Sarrah Kerslake

Sarrah Kerslake is a highly experienced solicitor with nearly twenty years’ expertise spanning criminal defence, prosecution, regulatory enforcement, and coronial law. She is known for delivering clear, pragmatic, and robust legal advice in complex and sensitive matters, combining strong advocacy with strategic insight.

A Career Built on High‑Level Advocacy

Sarrah began her career in London within leading Legal 500 criminal defence firms. For over 15 years, she practised as both a Solicitor and Higher Rights Advocate, representing adults and young people in serious and complex criminal cases, including in the Old Bailey and the Court of Appeal.

Prosecution & Regulatory Expertise

In 2018, Sarrah joined the Crown Prosecution Service within the specialist Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) Unit. She later prosecuted on behalf of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), developing specialist expertise in criminal regulatory enforcement and coronial matters.

After relocating to Cumbria in 2021, Sarrah became a Senior Lawyer in local government, expanding her work in regulatory enforcement and private prosecutions.

Specialist Regulatory Knowledge

Sarrah has significant experience advising in private prosecutions including:

• Trading Standards
• Environmental enforcement
• Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigations
• Education offences
• Street works prosecutions concerning major utility companies
• Magistrates’ Court licensing appeals
• Closure Orders

Inquests & Coronial Law

Sarrah has developed strong expertise and interest in Inquest and Coronial Law. She advises Interested Person (IPs) including public bodies, organisations, individual professionals and families in complex and sensitive inquests. Sarrah  also advises public bodies and organisations on responses to Prevention of Future Death (PFD) Reports and Coroners’ letters of concern.

More information about Sarrah can be found at www.sklawnorthwest.co.uk

Her Approach

Clients describe Sarrah as calm and supportive, combining a pragmatic manner with a forensic approach.  Her dual background in defence and prosecution gives her a rare ability to assess cases from all angles, identifying strengths and risks with precision.

Sarrah is committed to delivering high‑quality legal advice grounded in experience and a genuine dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for every client.