Sarah Gaunt
YEAR OF CALL 1992
Ranked as a Leading Junior in Crime (General and Fraud) - Regional Bar (Midland Circuit) and Regional Bar (South Eastern Circuit). The Legal 500 2025
Sarah is an experienced criminal advocate who both defends and prosecutes.
She is a Grade 4 prosecutor on the General, Serious Economic and Organised Crime and International Directorate (SEOCID) and Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) lists, and is regularly instructed by complex and specialised CPS divisions.
Sarah specialises in the following areas:
• Serious Organised Crime
• Cybercrime
• Fraud / Money Laundering
• Homicide
• Serious Sexual Offences
Sarah has recently been involved in the Undercover Policing Inquiry (2019-2024).
Sarah has presented several seminars, both domestically and internationally, on matters such as cybercrime, cryptocurrency & corporate compliance. A Lincolns Inn advocacy tutor, Sarah sits on the Bar Council Chambers Management and Representation Committees.
Sarah was appointed a DDJ (Civil) in 2022 and sits as an LQC in Police Disciplinary Hearings. Sarah has consistently been a Leading Individual in the Legal 500 rankings over previous years.
Please click here for Sarah’s CV and details of notable cases.
MEMBERSHIPS
CPS Advocate Panel, Level 4
Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Panel, Level 4
Serious Organised and Economic Crime International Directorate Panel, Level 4
APPOINTMENTS
Deputy District Judge (Civil) 2022
Deputy District Judge (Financial Remedies) 2024
Legally Qualified Chair (Police Disciplinary) 2019
EDUCATION
LLB (hons)
M.Phil. (Criminology) (Cantab.)
‘Certainly the one you want on your side.’
The Legal 500 2023
‘She is hardworking, approachable and is able to explain the most complicated legal problem in a way that doesn’t make you feel out of your depth or patronised.’
The Legal 500 2022
‘An experienced advocate who is excellent in complex, paper-heavy, serious crime. She has an excellent knowledge of law in relation to cybercrime cases.’
The Legal 500 2021
‘A hard working, efficient and unflappable advocate, who is undaunted by unusual and complex cases. Fair, hardworking, efficient and unflappable.’
The Legal 500 2017
