Sarah Lainchbury Named Among Law.com International’s “UK Legal Industry’s Best Up-And-Coming Women, 2026”

Sarah Lainchbury, a partner in Sidley’s London office, has been recognized by Law.com International in its annual “Rising Stars: The UK Legal Industry’s Best Up-And-Coming Women” list.

This prestigious recognition highlights exceptional female lawyers across the UK, selected for the significance of their work, market reputation, and standout achievements – including innovation in complex matters.

Law.com spotlighted Sarah’s role in the landmark English Court scheme of arrangement sanction involving the holistic restructuring of approximately US$6 billion in offshore debt for Sino-Ocean Group Holding Limited, one of the most significant restructurings of its kind.

A Solicitor-Advocate, Sarah focuses on complex cross-border corporate and commercial disputes, acting in litigation and arbitration, as well as contentious regulatory matters and investigations. She acts in a wide range of matters with particular specialisations in financial services and banking (including technical areas such as structured and leveraged finance, derivatives and security enforcement disputes) and contentious restructuring/insolvency-related matters.