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Sarah Clarke
Barrister at 3PB Barristers
Employment LawWorkplace DisputesEmployment Tribunals
Barrister at 3PB Barristers.
Sarah Clarke is a specialist employment and commercial barrister at 3PB. Called to the Bar in 2005, she is known for her clear, strategic advice and strong advocacy.
Her employment practice spans all areas of workplace law, including discrimination, unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, TUPE, and contractual disputes. She acts for both claimants and respondents in the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
In her commercial practice, Sarah advises on contractual and partnership disputes, misrepresentation, restrictive covenants, and interim injunctions. She regularly appears in the High Court and County Courts.
Sarah was appointed as a part-time Judge in the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber (Mental Health Tribunal) in 2024.
Recognised by The Legal 500 as a leading junior on the Western Circuit, she is praised for her meticulous preparation, commercial approach, and ability to make complex legal issues accessible.
Sarah Clarke’s profile brings together professional experience, specialist subjects and published Chronicle Law contributions.
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Employment Tribunals
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From Sarah’s Chronicle Law profile.
COURT SYSTEM · 3 MIN READ
Addressing time limits at preliminary hearings: Mesuria v Eurofins Forensic Services Ltd [2025] EAT 103
In Mesuria v Eurofins Forensics Services Ltd [2025] EAT 103, the EAT held that tribunals must clearly distinguish between determining a preliminary issue and striking out a claim. The Employment Judge failed to specify which approach applied when addressing time-limit and merits issues, leading to procedural unfairness. The appeal succeeded, and the case was remitted. The decision highlights the need for precise directions at preliminary hearings, especially where litigants in person are involved, to ensure fairness and prevent tribunals from exceeding their remit.
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