Pump Court Chambers

Amelia Sugden is a specialist family law advocate.

Her practice encompasses private law children act matters, domestic violence, with a focus on complex financial remedies claims. During her Tenancy at 1 Hare Court she represented high net worth individuals, both international and domestic.

Her private law children practice centers around protracted and often intractable contact and residence disputes, relocation to a different jurisdiction, and specific issues such as Education. Amelia tackles her private law children cases sensitively, but also achieves workable solutions even in high conflict cases.

Amelia advocates a pragmatic approach, whilst remaining responsive to the particular case and client. She is known for her common-sense and judgement, giving realistic and commercial advice whilst also taking a robust stance where necessary, and achieving successful outcomes.

Family Law Bar Association

MA Law, Cambridge University, Newnham College