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“Highly motivated and hard-working… courageous and collaborative”
Janet Bazley KC
“A superb lawyer… great technical ability and human empathy”
Legal 500
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 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.
Sara is ranked as a Next Generation Partner in Legal 500 as well as a member of Resolution.
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.
Professional Testimonials
“Sara is compassionate, highly skilled and very experienced”
Chambers 2025
“Sara is focused, clear-thinking and has her clients’ back absolutely.”
Chambers 2025
“She is constantly on top of all issues, fighting for the best outcome for me and has always given me the very best advice”
Chambers 2025
“Sara is brilliant, I cannot recommend her enough”
Chambers 2025
“Sara’s preparation of cases and dedication to her clients is outstanding”
Chambers 2025
“Sara is ranked as a Leading Individual in Chambers 2025.”
Chambers 2025
“Her grasp of factual detail was second to none and enormously helpful to me… with a sophisticated understanding of the nuances involved… calm, kind and empathetic.”
Daisy Hughes, Barrister, 1GC Family Law
“A first rate family lawyer who provides outstanding client service..”
Janet Bazley KC, 1GC Family Law
“A dream to work with on a case. She’s always on top of the detail and clients love her.”
Legal 500 2022
Client Testimonials
These are some of Sara’s testimonials from family law professionals and previous clients.
“Sara Wychrij is terrific and I always felt in safe hands”
Previous Client
“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.”
Previous client