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 Solicitors were proud and delighted to be finalist in their local Business Awards for both ‘Small Business of the Year’ and ‘Employer of the Year’.
Family Solicitor, Chloe Shipley and Administrator Alison Beard attended the Awards evening on behalf of Team SFS and a good time was had by all!
Chloe (left) and Alison at the Business Awards
Sarah Franklin commented; ‘Whilst we didn’t win, it’s so important to be recognised by our local community and it’s fabulous to see so many wonderful, successful businesses in and around Kettering. I was especially pleased to be nominated in the Employer of the Year category. The last 18 months have been really tough with staff working from home and it was always important for me to try to keep spirits up and organise activities such as virtual pub quiz’s and escape rooms to keep the team in touch. It’s so nice to be able to be back in the office now as we continue to build the team spirit and work hard together to give the best service to our clients that we can.’
Sarah was delighted to be announced as Northamptonshire Law Society’s Solicitor of the Year!
‘It’s a great honour to win this award,’ commented Sarah. ‘The team have worked so hard over the last year in very difficult circumstances and I’m so pleased that our efforts haven’t gone unnoticed!’
Sarah and the office mascot, Milo!
Sarah Franklin Solicitors are a niche family practice specialising in family, divorce, matrimonial, children, wills and probate matters.
The office and Sarah also has a very unique specialism in motorsport law, dealt with by the Motorsport Legal department.
The team work hard together and also make sure they have plenty of fun! They like getting involved in local activities and supporting charity, particularly the Alzheimer’s Society and the Air Ambulance.
The office mascot, Milo, obviously had to get involved in the photo too!
Sarah is delighted to announce that she is a finalist in the Northamptonshire Law Society Awards for ‘Solicitor of the Year’!
‘After such a difficult year for everyone, this is a real honour’, said Sarah. ‘Team SFS have worked so hard over the last 12 months and we’re actually now growing the family team with the addition of a new Solicitor and a paralegal. Watch this space for more announcements as we have exciting times ahead!’
The winner of the Award will be announced at the virtual Awards ceremony on the 11th June 2021. Good luck, Sarah!
Sarah Franklin is honoured to have been nominated as a finalist for the National Law Society Awards as Sole Practitioner of the Year!
Sarah didn’t win the award but was one of only 5 finalists in the UK, something the team are very proud of. Well done Sarah!
Even Milo put on his Tux
Sarah and our office mascot, Milo did win best picture of the virtual ceremony evening though!
We are delighted to announce that our Principal, Sarah Franklin has been appointed to the Project Board for the Kettering High Street Heritage Action Zone
Historic England has confirmed funding of £1,480,000 for the Kettering High Street Heritage Action Zone, with the four-year project beginning late summer that will restore our historical town centre. The HSHAZ is a Historic England initiative intended to breathe new life into town centres by revitalising old buildings and helping to regenerate a vibrant place for locals, businesses and visitors.
The funding of £1,480,000 supports an anticipated total of £4,354,000, including a contribution to commit £2.4 million from Kettering Borough Council towards the cultural-led regeneration plans.
Sarah said: “I am delighted, as chair of the Kettering Town Centre Partnership, to be the community representative on the Project Board of the HSHAZ. This project is key to the regeneration of Kettering town centre with the aim to push forward recovery and growth, both economic and cultural. Kettering has a rich history and I am looking forward to being part of the team ensuring that the Historic England funding, matched by the Council is put to great use in and around Kettering town centre.”
We decided to take the opportunity of the Kettering office re-location to also re-brand as ‘Sarah Franklin Solicitors’.
The firm has been known as Isis Legal for 11 years, after having been named after an Egyptian Goddess. However, despite explaining this at our office and on social media, we have found that we still have to continue to do so on a regular basis and, quite frankly, we’re fed up of having to do so!
Everyone knows that Sarah Franklin is the ‘main man’ and driving force behind the firm so it seemed a sensible time to make the change.
All other aspects of the firm remain the same – and we still promise you plain English, not legal jargon!
Motorsport LegalMotorsport Legal is our motorsport law specific department of Sarah Franklin Solicitors. Sarah often gets asked what is involved in this area of work … so we asked her! The type of work I undertake as a Motorsport Lawyer generally falls into two categories – Regulatory and Contractual. I deal with F1 to Karting and […]
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