Professional Practice

Sassa’s practice focus is on all aspects of financial remedy proceedings, to include pre-nuptial settlements, Part III and variation applications, and, Schedule 1. She has a particular expertise in cases involving non-disclosure, complex company structures and assets located in multiple jurisdictions. She has appeared in both the Court of Appeal, most recently in Ravendark Holdings Ltd v Rotenberg & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 1661 and Des Pallieres v Des Pallieres [2021] EWCA Civ 955, and in the Supreme Court in Mills v Mills [2018] UKSC 38. Sassa was voted the Chambers & Partners Family Junior of the Year in 2019. Her approach has been described as “robust” and “a fearless advocate” but always underpinned by the willingness to give unwelcome advice to her own clients, Sassa is ranked in Band 1 in the latest edition of Chambers & Partners.

• Recommendations

  "Her infallible ability to predict outcomes has proved to be an invaluable asset in driving litigation." "Robust and insightful, she has a deep understanding of the law and its practical applications." "You can tell that judges like listening to what she has to say." "You can tell that judges like listening to what she has to say."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "Sassa is a force to be reckoned with. She works hard, gives clear advice and works to settle a case where it needs to."

  Legal 500 2025

  "Sassa can make the more complex, messy cases seem a breeze. She can take 1,600 pages of disclosure and boil it right down in order to enable the clients to focus on the key issues. She takes control of a case from the outset and offers a longer view of the best case strategy."

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  "Sassa-Ann Amaouche has a great ability to read the strengths and weaknesses of a case and is good with clients," and "Sassa-Ann Amaouche is an excellent advocate with a good client manner".

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  "Sassa is extremely tenacious and passionate about her client's case. She is fearless, an extremely strong advocate and a great barrister."

  Legal 500 2024

  "A skilful negotiator who has a very reassuring and gentle manner with her clients." "She's dedicated to her clients and has a good way of promoting their best interests." "Sassa-Ann can hold her own against anyone and gives realistic, pragmatic advice to her clients."

  Chambers and Partners 2022

  "Her strategic skills are invaluable and it is clear that everything she does has the long term aim in sight."

  Legal 500 2022

• Notable Cases

  • N v N (BIIR: Stay of Maintenance Proceedings)
    [2012] EWHC 4282 (Fam), Moor J, 05/10/2012
    
  • Constantinides v Constantinides
    [2013] EWHC 3688 (Fam), Holman J, 06/11/2013