Sara Kennedy

Associate Director

Employment

Languages spoken:
Danish
Sara Kennedy advises employers on the full spectrum of employment law and HR matters, with a particular focus on assisting international business clients with their UK employment law requirements.

Sara is an experienced solicitor advising on the full spectrum of employment law and HR matters. With extensive experience across both contentious and non-contentious matters, Sara provides practical, commercially focused advice tailored to her clients’ needs.

Sara advises on day-to-day employment matters, including disciplinary and grievance issues, performance management, sickness absence, and the drafting and review of employment documentation. She also has significant experience supporting employers through workplace restructures, including advising on collective redundancy consultations. In addition, Sara advises on the employment aspects of corporate transactions.

Sara qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and speaks fluent Danish.

Recent articles

Podcasts

Employees working abroad (part 2) – how employers should deal with requests

In part 2 of this podcast series, we examine some of the practical issues faced by employers who receive requests or who are otherwise considering the possibility of moving employees abroad.

22/10/2026

Media spotlight

New data suggests majority of managers have no training on sexual harassment

Rebecca Thornley-Gibson shares her insights with HR magazine on the need for mandatory training for managers.

Rebecca Thornley-Gibson

21/10/2026

Announcements

DMH Stallard celebrates ‘tremendous’ Chambers 2027 rankings

DMH Stallard has reinforced its position as the South East's leading law firm with another strong performance in the Chambers and Partners 2027 legal rankings.

20/10/2026

Events

Employment Law seminar – looking back over 2026 and ahead to 2027 – Gatwick 24 November 2026

Join the Employment team over breakfast and refreshments in Gatwick for our annual Employment Law update seminar taking place on 24 November 2026 at 08.30 - 10.00.

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