Professional Practice

Petra practises in all areas of Family Law, with a particular focus on matrimonial finance (including nuptial agreements) and private law Children Act matters (including claims under Schedule 1).

• Recommendations

  "She's resolute without being overly aggressive and is extremely supportive to instructing solicitors." "Bright, compassionate and someone who is elegant in her presentational style." "She takes a very robust approach in court and clients appreciate how fully she invests in their cases." "She never misses a trick, and is a joy to work with." "Petra's calm and methodical approach to cross-examination makes her a silent assassin."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "She throws herself into the detail and lives and breathes her cases, inspiring the confidence of clients and solicitors alike. Petra is a brilliant tactician with an impeccable knowledge of the law." "Petra is an exemplary barrister with excellent all-round skills. Her written work and advocacy are first class." "She's a very balanced advocate who is clear in her presentation and fights her client's corner."

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  "Petra is supremely capable. Her judgement is always excellent. Her presentation at court is intelligent, perceptive, immaculate and elegant. She always has the ear of the court. She always has fantastic client care skills. She works constructively with her instructing solicitors and is supportive and helpful."

  Legal 500 2024

  “an exemplary barrister with excellent all-round skills. Her written work and advocacy are first class.” “She throws herself into the detail and lives and breathes her cases, inspiring the confidence of clients and solicitors alike. Petra is a brilliant tactician with an impeccable knowledge of the law.”

  Chambers and Partners 2023

  “Petra is supremely capable. Her judgement is always excellent. Her presentation at court is intelligent, perceptive, immaculate and elegant. She always has the ear of the court. She has fantastic client care skills. She works constructively with her instructing solicitors and is supportive and helpful.”

  Legal 500 2023

  "A hard worker who is skilful, knowledgeable, always prepared and persuasive in front of judges." "She's hot on the detail, commercial, straightforward in her advice and good at tailoring her approach to the client." "Calm and reassuring with clients, she moves cases forward pragmatically and sensibly."

  Chambers and Partners 2022

  "A robust and astute advocate who fights hard for her clients."

  Legal 500 2022

  “Brings both an energy and a calm-headed focus to every case. She's great to work with, and forms a natural team with solicitor and client.”

  Legal 500 2021

• Notable Cases

  • HD v WB
    [2023] EWFC 2
    
  • Gallagher v Gallagher (No.2) (Financial Remedies)
    [2022] EWFC 53
    
  • Gallagher v Gallagher (No.1) (Reporting Restrictions)
    [2022] EWFC 52
    
  • VV v VV
    [2022] EWFC 46
    
  • VV v VV
    [2022] EWFC 41
    
  • C (A child)
    [2021] EWFC 32
    
  • Giggs v Giggs
    [2017] EWHC 822
    
  • Y v Y (Financial Orders: Inherited Wealth)
    [2013] 2 FLR 924
    
  • Re G (Abduction: Withdrawal of Proceedings, Acquiescence, and Habitual Residence)
    [2008] 2 FLR 351
    

• Publications and Lecturing

  • Petra regularly lectures on the law and procedure relevant to financial remedy proceedings.