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. She is described as being “a fearless advocate” with a “robust” approach 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

  "Sassa is an extraordinarily formidable advocate, widely recognised for her fierce determination, exceptional legal prowess, and resolute commitment to championing her clients’ interests with unmatched intensity and effectiveness.""Sassa-Ann is forthright and a force of nature." "Sassa-Ann is an excellent advocate, who is very direct with clients." "Sassa-Ann is very impressive in court and in consultation." "Sassa-Ann has a brilliant commercial mind and is pragmatic and focused on cutting through the issues and achieving resolution."

  Chambers and Partners 2027

  "Sassa is an exceptional barrister distinguished by her legal excellence, strategic acumen, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. Her judgement is first-rate, her preparation meticulous, and her advocacy consistently compelling. She combines an authoritative courtroom presence with an approachable manner, delivering clear, robust advice while managing even the most complex cases and challenging clients with remarkable skill. She is an outstanding Silk and someone in whom both clients and instructing solicitors can have complete confidence."

  Legal 500 2027

  "Sassa is personable, empathetic and technically brilliant. She does not shy away from providing robust advice and her ability to manage difficult clients is exceptional." "A truly outstanding barrister, combining exceptional legal expertise with sharp, strategic thinking and unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes." "Sassa-Ann Amaouche is driven, focused and committed. A fantastic leader." "Sassa is extremely impressive. She is hugely authoritative, and her advocacy and preparation are second to none."

  Chambers and Partners 2026

  "Sassa is an exceptional barrister with a remarkable blend of legal expertise, tactical acumen, and personal dedication. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to understand the nuanced complexities of a case and craft a strategy that is both comprehensive and focused on achieving the best possible outcome."

  Legal 500 2026

  "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."

  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

• Notable Cases

  • Ravendark Holdings Ltd v Rotenberg & Ors
    [2021] EWCA Civ 1661
    
  • Des Pallieres v Des Pallieres
    [2021] EWCA Civ 955
    
  • Mills v Mills
    [2018] UKSC 38
    
  • Constantinides v Constantinides
    [2013] EWHC 3688 (Fam), Holman J, 06/11/2013
    
  • N v N (BIIR: Stay of Maintenance Proceedings)
    [2012] EWHC 4282 (Fam), Moor J, 05/10/2012