Expertise
Sapphira is an associate solicitor in the Family & Divorce Law Department. Sapphira deals with a broad spectrum of private family law matters including divorce, matrimonial finances, separation, private children law, domestic abuse and cohabiting couples. Sapphira works alongside partners on complex and high-net-worth cases, as well as leading on appropriate matters. Sapphira works with clients from diverse backgrounds and her cases often involve international aspects.
Sapphira provides bespoke advice to every client and prides herself on an empathetic yet pragmatic approach, collaborating closely with them to understand their priorities.
Sapphira is a member of Resolution, the association for family lawyers who are committed to resolving conflict in a non-contentious manner. Sapphira will always strive to resolve matters without recourse to court. However, where proceedings are necessary, Sapphira is experienced in supporting clients through that process to achieve desired outcomes.
Sapphira currently sits as a committee member for Resolution’s Innovation Group and was previously a committee member for the Surrey Junior Lawyers Division, including a term as treasurer.
Recent / Notable experience
Acted on behalf of a client in contentious financial remedy proceedings, helping to uncover previously undisclosed assets potentially worth in excess of £1,000,000 and assets held in numerous jurisdictions.
Advising a client in a forum dispute between England and an East African state, successfully negotiating the withdrawal of the African proceedings and supporting the client through contested financial proceedings in this jurisdiction including resolving complex business interests
Acted on behalf of a client in children proceedings to secure a lives with order in their favour, where there had been allegations of domestic abuse, local authority involvement and significant police disclosure ordered.
