Vivien has a fast-growing practice in cohabitation disputes involving ToLATA 1996.

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

She provides advice at an early stage to both claimants and defendants on the merits of their claim, and advice as to the merits of making an application under ToLATA 1996 / Schedule 1 Children Act 1989.

Vivien welcomes instructions from both claimants and defendants, representing parties at hearings of all stages, including mediations and other types of non court dispute resolution, CCMCs, directions hearings, trials, and interventions in matrimonial financial remedy cases.

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

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.