Victoria Edmonds > Chambers of Sara Lewis KC > Birmingham, England > Barrister Profile

Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
St Philips Chambers
55 TEMPLE ROW
BIRMINGHAM
B2 5LS
England

Work Department

Family Finance Team

Position

Since completing her pupillage in 2005 Victoria has specialised in family law. Victoria is known for her meticulous preparation and ability to put clients at ease, showing empathy for the issues of importance to them, no matter how small.

Victoria deals with a variety of cases, from modest cases with limited assets to complex cases involving substantial assets, partnerships, corporate assets and land and property in foreign jurisdictions. Victoria understands the importance to the client of the outcome of the case regardless of the amount at stake.

Her clients include business people and entrepreneurs, members of the legal profession, members of the medical profession, as well as accountants and financiers. She has represented clients through the Official Solicitor, clients with significant learning difficulties, disabilities, and those with different cultural backgrounds.

Whilst recognising the benefits of negotiation and compromise Victoria is a determined and forthright advocate who is always willing and prepared to fight for the client.

Victoria accepts instructions on behalf of Husbands, Wives and interveners, intervening in cases on behalf of companies and family members.

Victoria also sits as a Judge in Private FDR hearings.

Career

Called 2004, Gray’s Inn.

Memberships

FLBA; West Midlands Family Bar Association; Birmingham Law Society.

Education

University of Birmingham (Hons, 2:1); Nottingham (BVC).

Lawyer Rankings

Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Family: divorce and financial remedy

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Victoria EdmondsSt Philips Chambers ‘Victoria is a remarkable ability to assimilate complex or voluminous information accurately and quickly. She is an extremely competent and robust advocate. She is able to provide excellent client care and reassurance.’