Vivien was reassuring and supportive with clear communication and expert knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and family law. She went above and beyond. Having Vivien in your corner is immensely reassuring.”

Lay Client , Children Private Law

Vivien has experience of representing applicants and respondents in applications made under Part IV of the Family Law Act 1996, including for non-molestation orders and occupation orders. She represents her clients at all stages of the process, including urgent, without notice hearings, return hearings and contested final hearings.

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Vivien was reassuring and supportive with clear communication and expert knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and family law. She went above and beyond. Having Vivien in your corner is immensely reassuring.”

Lay Client , Children Private Law

When faced with tough judicial direction, she went away, researched the case law and came back, managing to change the Judge’s mind. The findings were made in no small part due to Vivien’s thorough work and doggedness, remembering even small details meant her cross-examination was unwavering. As well as her incredible technical ability over the multiple day fact-find, she also earned a vulnerable client’s trust. Her honesty, empathy and collaboration allowed the client to feel supported by a full team during what was an incredibly tough experience. “

Lay Client , Children Private Law

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  • Qualifications & awards:

    • LLM Professional Legal Practice: Family Law
    • SIMI Accredited International Civil-Commercial Mediator
    • BPTC, BPP Holborn
    • GDL, University of Law Bloomsbury
    • Qualified Teacher Status, Canterbury Christ Church University
    • BA Hons in English Literature, University of Exeter
    • Harmsworth Scholarship, Major Award, Middle Temple
    • Blackstone Entrance Exhibition Award, Middle Temple
    • Advocacy Scholarship, BPP

  • Professional memberships:

    • Family Law Bar Association

  • Vivien Croly is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.