Background
Following undergraduate studies at the University of Kent, Mr Vickers was employed by Her Majesty’s Court Service as a Circuit Judge’s Clerk before undertaking his professional exams.
Mr Vickers has a broad-ranging practice in both civil and family law, in addition to undertaking regulatory criminal prosecutions on behalf of public authorities and private criminal defence work. He has developed a reputation for his personable approach to clients and robust style of advocacy.
In respect of his civil practice Mr Vickers has appeared in the County Courts, Employment Tribunals and High Court in a variety of disciplines including, small-claims and fast-track trials, possession hearings, employment claims and insolvency.
Mr Vickers’ family practice incorporates all aspects of applications under the Children Act (both public and private law), Family Law Act and TLATA in addition to ancillary relief applications. He has a particular interest and expertise in cases involving removal from the jurisdiction and international child abduction; having appeared on behalf of applicants and respondents, as well as assisting leading counsel, in the High Court.
With a particular aptitude for legal research, Mr Vickers regularly produces written advices and opinions in respect of a variety of novel legal problems.
