“Amber is really pragmatic, easy to work with and very well prepared.”
“Punches above her weight in terms of her year of call. She’s tenacious, she exercises good judgement and she fights her clients’ corners.”
Strengths:
“Clients always love her.”
“She’s bright, intelligent and engaging.”
“She handles clients beautifully.”
“Amber is a superb barrister and an asset to any case.”
“Amber is an excellent barrister. She is knowledgeable, always prepared, great on her feet, articulate and persuasive.”
Amber specialises in all aspects of family law, with a strong focus on financial remedies following relationship breakdown. Her expertise spans matrimonial finance, Schedule 1 applications, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, Inheritance Act claims, and international and domestic relocation disputes.
She has a particular interest in cases involving international dimensions and regularly acts in complex and high-value claims under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984, often as junior counsel in multi-jurisdictional proceedings. Her experience in high-profile and long-running cases involving overseas assets, trusts, and competing jurisdictions means she is well placed to guide HNW and UHNW clients through the challenges of cross-border family law disputes.
Amber serves as a Private Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) and Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) judge. She is frequently appointed to guide parties toward settlement through these alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, combining a clear and practical approach with sensitivity to the emotional and financial pressures involved. Clients and practitioners alike value her ability to foster constructive dialogue and find solutions in even the most difficult cases.
Nieman v Withers LLP
[2022] EWHC 2237 (QB)
Alireza v Radwan & others
[2017] EWCA Civ 1545
Chai v Peng & Others
[2017] EWHC 792 (Fam)
NR v AB
[2016] EWHC 277 (Fam)
Seagrove v Sullivan
[2015] 2 FLR 602
Shield v Shield
[2014] EWHC 23 (Fam) and [2013] EWHC 3525 (Fam)
Agbaje v Agbaje
[2010] 1 FLR 1813
Golubovich v Golubovich
[2010] 2 FLR 1614, [2011] 2 FLR 1193 and [2011] EWCA Civ 528
Family Law Bar Association
Resolution
University of Edinburgh (MA Hons, politics)
BPP Law School (GDL; BVC)
Chambers & Partners 2025:
Band 1 rating
“Amber Sheridan is a matrimonial finance junior with a strong reputation for handling high-value financial remedy proceedings for high-profile, international clients. She is highly regarded for the complexity of the matters she undertakes.”
“Amber Sheridan is really pragmatic, easy to work with and very well prepared.”
“Clients always love her.”
“She’s bright, intelligent and engaging.”
“She handles clients beautifully.”
“Amber is a superb barrister and an asset to any case.”
Legal 500 2025:
“Amber is an excellent barrister. She is knowledgeable, always prepared, great on her feet, articulate and persuasive.”
Chambers & Partners 2024:
“Punches above her weight in terms of her year of call. She’s tenacious, she exercises good judgement and she fights her clients’ corners.”
“She is brilliant and can delicately address clients in a way that makes them feel that she is in their corner.”
Legal 500 2024:
“Amber is a brilliant barrister. She can explain and discuss the family law concepts which arose in the trial. Her assistance in the trial, particularly in preparing for cross-examination is invaluable.”
Chambers & Partners 2022:
“A fearless advocate who always has all the facts of a case at her fingertips.” “She gains the trust and respect of her clients, who feel she understands their issues and is willing to fight their corner.” “She’s at the top of her game – she works hard and has a great manner with clients.”
Legal 500 2022:
“A tenacious advocate with an eye for detail and excellent judgement.”
Chambers & Partners 2020:
“A great strategist, who has a keen eye for negotiation and getting the best settlement for a client. She’s hard-working, committed and supportive.”
“Amber is fearless, great with clients, has good judgement and is a great advocate and negotiator.”
Legal 500 2020:
“Quick to assimilate detail and salient issues on a case. Is a calm presence in long negotiations and clients take to her quickly and trust her. She is very accessible and user friendly for her instructing solicitors.”