Vivien is at the top of her game. She has an eye for detail, gives common sense advice and is able to capture the court’s attention with confidence.”

The Legal 500 2026, Family: divorce and financial remedy

Vivien specialises in family financial disputes, including matrimonial finance and applications made under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989.

Vivien has recently been nominated for ‘Family Law Young Barrister of the Year’ at the Family Law Awards 2024.

Vivien represents both applicants and respondents at all stages of the process, including mediations and arbitrations. She has experience of dealing with complexities including trusts, pensions, property, non-disclosure, setting aside transactions intended to prevent financial relief, pre-acquired / inherited assets, jurisdictional issues, third-party interests and enforcement.

Vivien combines a high attention to detail with a sensitive awareness of the emotional strain that can accompany financial remedy proceedings.

Directory Quotes

Vivien is at the top of her game. She has an eye for detail, gives common sense advice and is able to capture the court’s attention with confidence.”

The Legal 500 2026, Family: children and domestic abuse

Vivien is an incredible advocate. She has an excellent bedside manner with clients and is a reassuring presence for clients and solicitors alike. She thinks on her feet and is adaptable under pressure.”

The Legal 500 2026, Family: divorce and financial remedy

Vivien is at the top of her game. She has an eye for detail, gives common sense advice and is able to capture the court’s attention with confidence.”

The Legal 500 2026, Family: Children and Domestic Abuse

Vivien is an incredible advocate. She has an excellent bedside manner with clients and is a reassuring presence for clients and solicitors alike. She thinks on her feet and is adaptable under pressure.”

The Legal 500 2026, Divorce and Financial Remedy

Vivien is a brilliant advocate, who is very proactive, fights hard for her clients and works well with the solicitor in matters, delivering when it comes to results.”

Chambers UK 2026, Family: Matrimonial Finance

Viven is wise beyond her year of call; she has a calming presence for vulnerable clients, always approaches cases with compassion and unwavering dedication and produces exceptionally high-standard work.”

Chambers UK 2026, Family: Matrimonial Finance

Client Quotes

Vivien’s goal was to get the best outcome for her client and that she did, whilst showing compassion, understanding and exuding professionalism and competency. In my dealings with Vivien, she showed remarkable recall and attention to detail, being able to hone in on the exact documentation required. I would recommend Vivien without any hesitation.”

Lay Client , Divorce and Financial Remedy

I am clear that without Vivien’s support we would not have achieved the outcome the wife had sought. The outcome required Vivien’s hard work, careful case preparation, her clear understanding of the case and issues, her ability to present the facts clearly and her excellent cross examination skills to tease out the evidence required to support the wife’s case. It also required Vivien’s patience and understanding of the client’s emotional needs to ensure the wife was able to give her evidence and to ensure her participation in the proceedings.”

Lay Client , Divorce and Financial Remedy

Seminars & Events

  • Qualifications:

    • LLM Professional Legal Practice: Family Law
    • SIMI Accredited International Civil-Commercial Mediator
    • BPTC, BPP Holborn
    • GDL, University of Law Bloomsbury
    • Qualified Teacher Status, Canterbury Christ Church University
    • BA Hons in English Literature, University of Exeter
    • Harmsworth Scholarship, Major Award, Middle Temple
    • Blackstone Entrance Exhibition Award, Middle Temple
    • Advocacy Scholarship, BPP
  • Professional memberships:

    • Family Law Bar Association
  • Vivien Croly is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.