Professional Practice

Amber’s practice covers all areas of family law with a particular emphasis on matrimonial finance and disputes involving children (including Schedule 1 provision and relocation cases). Amber has a particular interest in cases with a foreign element, and has appeared as a junior in a number of complex, high value Part III MPFA 1984 cases. Amber was a shortlisted Young Family Barrister of the Year in 2012 and was featured in Spear's Wealth as a "rising star" of family law.

• Recommendations

  "Amber Sheridan is really pragmatic, easy to work with and very well prepared." "Clients always love her." "She's bright, intelligent and engaging." "She handles clients beautifully." "Amber is a superb barrister and an asset to any case."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  Amber is an excellent barrister. She is knowledgeable, always prepared, great on her feet, articulate and persuasive."

  Legal 500 2025

  "Punches above her weight in terms of her year of call. She's tenacious, she exercises good judgement and she fights her clients' corners."

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  "She is brilliant and can delicately address clients in a way that makes them feel that she is in their corner."

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  "Amber is a brilliant barrister. She can explain and discuss the family law concepts which arose in the trial. Her assistance in the trial, particularly in preparing for cross-examination is invaluable."

  Legal 500 2024

  "A fearless advocate who always has all the facts of a case at her fingertips." "She gains the trust and respect of her clients, who feel she understands their issues and is willing to fight their corner." "She's at the top of her game - she works hard and has a great manner with clients.

  Chambers and Partners 2022

  "A tenacious advocate with an eye for detail and excellent judgement."

  Legal 500 2022

  "A great strategist, who has a keen eye for negotiation and getting the best settlement for a client. She's hard-working, committed and supportive." "Amber is fearless, great with clients, has good judgement and is a great advocate and negotiator.”

  Chambers and Partners 2020

  "Quick to assimilate detail and salient issues on a case. Is a calm presence in long negotiations and clients take to her quickly and trust her. She is very accessible and user friendly for her instructing solicitors."

  Legal 500 2020

• Notable Cases

  • Nieman v Withers LLP
    [2022] EWHC 2237 (QB)
    
  • Alireza v Radwan & others
    [2017] EWCA Civ 1545
    
  • Chai v Peng & Others
    [2017] EWHC 792 (Fam)
    
  • NR v AB
    [2016] EWHC 277 (Fam)
    
  • Seagrove v Sullivan
    [2015] 2 FLR 602
    
  • Shield v Shield
    [2014] EWHC 23 (Fam)
    
  • Shield v Shield
    [2013] EWHC 3525 (Fam)
    
  • Agbaje v Agbaje
    [2010] 1 FLR 1813
    
  • Golubovich v Golubovich
    [2010] 2 FLR 1614
    
  • Golubovich v Golubovich
    [2011] 2 FLR 1193
    
  • Golubovich v Golubovich
    [2011] EWCA Civ 528