Sarah Beamish read law at Exeter University and qualified as a Solicitor in September 2004. Shortly after qualification she joined the Portsmouth office of Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons, a large regional firm. She joined Mercers' Private Client Department as an Assistant Solicitor in November 2007. She is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and of Solicitors for the Elderly.

Sarah lives in Windsor, enjoys riding her mountain bike, country walks, playing the piano and travelling.