Sara Wychrij

Work Highlights

Sara acted for a father in complex and protracted Children Act proceedings, securing a shared care agreement (caring for the children every other week), despite the mother’s fierce opposition.

Acted for a wife and mother in a case of limited assets and successfully secured a financial settlement which enabled her to buy a property for her and the child, ensuring financial security for their future.

Acted for a husband who had built up a thriving business during the marriage. Following a successful negotiation, the wife was persuaded to take a lump sum, rather than the shares she originally sought, allowing the husband to retain control of his interest in the business.

Acted for the father in a widely reported case resulting in a landmark decision that clarified the laws about declarations of paternity.

Has regularly secured cost orders for clients in children proceedings (requiring one parent to pay the other parent’s legal costs). These are exceptional orders and are a testimony to the determination and vigour applied to her cases.

Practice Areas

Sara has broad experience in all aspects of family law, with a particular interest and expertise in complex children’s issues.

Before becoming a solicitor, Sara worked on the domestic violence helpline at Women’s Aid. This gave her a unique insight into issues such as coercive control and domestic abuse in relationships.

Both Chambers and Legal 500 commend Sara for her significant experience in domestic abuse work, describing it has a “key area of expertise”

Sara has built upon her experience in this area developing a specialism in cases involving these issues.

Sara has previously worked on complicated, high-profile financial cases, playing a key role in successfully appealing to the Supreme Court over a wife’s application for a financial remedy 20 years after her divorce was granted.

Sara is ranked as a Next Generation Partner in Legal 500 as well as a member of Resolution.

Career

Sara trained and worked in the family law team at Mischon de Reya LLP for over 5 years before joining us in 2015. She studied Politics at Bristol University and took her professional examinations at Birmingham College of Law, gaining a distinction. She qualified as a solicitor in 2011.

Clients

“Sara Wychrij is terrific and I always felt in safe hands”

“The best compass and beacon that I could have hoped for. She is an experienced and strategic legal advisor, an unwavering coach, and a fierce yet principled teammate… Most vitally, she championed my children above all else, especially in moments when I was less able to see clearly.”