Sarah attended the Niche Awards last week, representing Motorsport Legal, the motorsport specific department of Sarah Franklin Solicitors.
Motorsport Legal was a finalist in the Professional Services Category. We didn’t win, but are still extremely honoured and proud to have been one of only 3 finalists in these prestigious awards.
A great night was had by all and we want to congratulate all of the finalists and winners.
Team SFS had a little photo shoot at the office recently:
Sarah commented ‘We have such an amazing team who work so well together and it’s great to get them all into the office at the same time!
With remote working, hearings and seeing clients, it’s not often we are all together in one place!’
Our principal, Sarah Franklin recently spoke to Motorsport Prospects about the Motorsport specific department of our business, Motorsport Legal:
Our princpal, Sarah Franklin has become Vice President of the Northamptonshire Law Society.
Sarah will be supporting and assisting new President, Maurice Muchinda.
Sarah commented, ‘I am very much looking forward to the year ahead supporting Maurice in achieving our goals as a Society. We hope to increase awareness of the Law Society and it’s role as well as providing help and support for all Northamptonshire law firms, big or small, in what is still a very difficult time for all.’
We are delighted to announce that Motorsport Legal, the motorsport specific department of Sarah Franklin Solicitors has become a finalist in the prestigious Niche Business Awards!
Our principal, Sarah Franklin said, ‘I’m so honoured to have reached the finals of the Niche Business Awards and I’m looking forward to spending the evening with the other worthy finalists on the 8th September to find out who wins!’
Motorsport Legal, the motorsport specific department of Sarah Franklin Solicitors has been announced as a semi-finalist in the Niche Business Awards under the category ‘Professional Services’.
Our Principal, Sarah Franklin attended a networking event where the semi-finalists were announced.
‘I am, of course, delighted to be nominated and to reach the semi-final of the Niche Awards’, said Sarah. ‘All of the semi-finalists are amazing businesses and I’m honoured to be included among them!’
The Award winners will be announced in September.
It’s been a busy year for us in both the family law department and the Motorsport Legal department. We are beginning 2023 with two new fee earners (announcements to follow in January!) and we are very excited for the year ahead.
We wanted to wish all of our clients a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2023.
Sarah was delighted to be awarded Northamptonshire Law Society Solicitor of the Year last month. This is the second year in a row that Sarah has won the prestigious title.
Sarah commented: ‘It’s all about the Team and I have to thank my wonderful Team SFS for everything that they do to make Sarah Franklin Solicitors and Motorsport Legal the success it is. It was great to finally be able to see everyone in the flesh at the Awards dinner and we all had a fabulous time!’
Sarah Franklin Solicitors dedicated motorsport department, Motorsport Legal is delighted to announce that they are joining forces with Aron Taylor-Smith for his 2022 BTCC campaign.
Aron Taylor-Smith Racing
The 2022 British Touring Car Championship is set to be one of the most exciting seasons in recent years after it was announced a max capacity grid of 32 cars would be fighting for the most coveted prize in British Motorsport. Árón Taylor-Smith will once again return to the series after signing a multiple year BTCC program with the ever-impressive Team HARD. The 2021 season saw the return of the multiple race winner at the wheel of the new Cupra in which he will remain in as the series enter the Hybrid Era. The 2022 season will also see an exciting new partnership between Taylor-Smith and Motorsport Legal.
Taylor-Smith refined & developed his Cupra throughout the 2021 season after a three year sabbatical from the series. The fiercely competitive BTCC welcomed the addition of the new Cupra for the 2021 season and the Irish ace regularly battled his way to the cuff of the top ten throughout the season, making for some very exciting racing along the way and showcasing the hard work that team had done in building this new car. An extensive winter development program is already under action by Team HARD to capitalise on the strengths that the car showed in its debut season and it goes into the 2022 as a package to watch.
Aron Taylor-Smith (IRL) – Team HARD Cupra Leon
Taylor-Smith commented: “The 2021 season was all about development of the new Cupra and I feel we have all the tools at our disposal to ensure 2022 is a big step forward off the back of it. I couldn’t be happier to welcome Sarah and Motorsport Legal into my BTCC program. It is great to get the opportunity to expand my existing partner network and it was clear that Sarah would be a great fit after welcoming her along to Silverstone last year.”
The BTCC offers an unrivalled marketing platform but also has a host of networking benefits to each of the ATS Racing partners. Motorsport Legal will wreak the benefits of having their logo prominently on display on Taylor-Smith’s Cupra as he fights for glory and will also be a key part of the ATS partner network.
Taylor-Smith commented: “In my opinion, the days where a logo on a car is the primary activation of a sponsorship program are well & truly over. I pride myself on being the hardest working driver on the grid to ensure that each of my partners see a quantifiable return from working together. Motorsport Legal is a perfect fit for my program as the BTCC paddock offers a wide host of potential avenues for the company. I think the F1 over the last few weeks has proved just how vital of a resource that a legal representative can be for both drivers & teams alike and this partnership is all about highlighting this and hopefully helping drivers like myself throughout the season.”
The entire championship will be covered comprehensively on TV and online, providing an excellent platform to showcase the exciting new partnership between Árón Taylor-Smith & Motorsport Legal. The opening round of the 2022 KwikFit British Touring Car Championship is at Donington Park on 23/24 April, be sure to keep an eye on the Motorsport Legal social media accounts in order to be in with an opportunity to attend races throughout the season.
Sarah Franklin of Motorsport Legal commented: “I had the opportunity to meet Árón at the Silverstone BTCC race weekend last season and instantly knew that his motorsport program would be perfect for Motorsport Legal. As a legal practice that offers advice and assistance to drivers, teams, organisers and strategic partners in series and championships all over the UK, from grassroots motorsport and upwards, the BTCC offers an unrivalled marketing & networking platform. It’s an exciting time for Árón and Team HARD as the Cupra has enormous potential and I am looking forward to seeing the Motorsport Legal logo proudly on show on the car and working with Árón throughout next season.”
Sarah Franklin has recently announced that she has co-authored a book which is set for release on 20th October 2021.
Play the Game
The book, ‘Play the Game’ is designed to help businesses who have plateaued or feeling stuck. It outlines 18 strategies from game-changing leaders and disruptors on how to break the cycle that stunts business growth.
Play the Game is available to pre-order now on Amazon both in paper back and for Kindle.
Sarah Franklin
Sarah Franklin