The Barristers

Sarah Shanahan

Sarah Shanahan

Barrister in the employment of Annabel Maxwell-Scott

E: Sarah@maxwellscott.co.nz

P: +64 22 501 7171 


Sarah has worked on a variety of matters from low-level traffic, violence and dishonesty offending to serious assaults, drugs and sexual violence. In February 2024, she was junior counsel in a homicide trial. 


Sarah is a strong advocate, treating clients with empathy and respect. She has a keen eye for detail and always strives to achieve the best result. 


Sarah was admitted to the bar in 2023, having graduated from the University of Auckland the same year. Her dissertation; Piercing Through the Veil of Jury Deliberations, was selected for and published in the 2023 edition of the New Zealand Law Student's Journal. 


Sarah is an approved legal aid provider for PAL 1 matters.