Sarah Payne
Solicitor
Sarah Payne is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property team and is based at our Leicester office.
Expertise
- Acquisition and disposal of commercial property
- Grant and acquisition of commercial leases
- Commercial refinancing
- Landlord and Tenant (including estate management)
- Acting for pension schemes
- Commercial, agricultural and residential
- Development (including Conditional Contracts, Options, Overage, Promotions)
- Corporate support
- Residential and Commercial Development
Approach
Sarah is known for her client‑focused approach, taking the time to understand each client’s objectives and tailoring her advice to meet their commercial needs. She builds strong working relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering a seamless experience from instruction to completion.
Proactive in her handling of matters, Sarah anticipates potential issues early and works efficiently to keep transactions progressing smoothly. Her ability to stay one step ahead helps clients avoid delays and ensures that deals are completed within the required timescales.
Her strong attention to detail underpins every aspect of her work. Whether drafting documents, reviewing complex titles, or managing multi‑party transactions, Sarah is meticulous in her approach, ensuring accuracy and reducing risk for her clients.
Career Highlights
- Between 2017 and 2019, Sarah worked as a Paralegal at a law firm in Ashby de la Zouch, where she was subsequently promoted to a fee earner
- In 2019, she commenced her training contract at a West Midlands law firm, successfully qualifying in 2021
- Following her qualification, Sarah was promoted to Associate Solicitor at the same firm
- In 2022, she joined a Leicester-based law firm, before moving on to a Nuneaton-based firm where she worked between 2023 and 2025
- Sarah joined Rothera Bray in January 2026 as a Solicitor in the Commercial Property team
Experience
Experience
4 years
Qualifications
- Sarah completed a degree in LLB Law with Psychology at Nottingham Trent University, graduating in 2016
- Between 2017 and 2018 Sarah completed her LPC, also at Nottingham Trent University
- Leicester
- s.payne@rotherabray.co.uk
- 01162 045302
Experience
Year Qualified
2021
Experience
4 years
Qualifications
- Sarah completed a degree in LLB Law with Psychology at Nottingham Trent University, graduating in 2016
- Between 2017 and 2018 Sarah completed her LPC, also at Nottingham Trent University
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