Stefanie Wickins

Stefanie is a Family Law practitioner specialising in private law disputes relating to children and financial proceedings.

The Legal 500 in its 2024 edition places Stefanie in Tier 1 of its leading juniors for both her work in Divorce and Financial remedies and Children and Domestic violence.   She is there described as ‘meticulous in her preparation and has a detailed and in-depth knowledge of all areas of family law. She is a strong advocate, and without fail, clients are impressed with the advice and representation they receive from her.’

Stefanie works hard to earn her clients’ trust across a wide range of sensitive situations and is adept at providing clear and sound advice. She is known for her thorough preparation. Her strong advocacy in court and her effective representation of clients during any negotiation process and in the court arena.

Stefanie’s financial work includes high value cases, companies and family businesses, dissipation of assets and pensions, including those accrued by the armed forces, police and fire brigade.

Proceedings in respect of children include those involving allegations of sexual abuse, physical harm and intractable contact disputes involving parental conflict and alienation, applications pursuant to Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989 and property disputes under the Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996.

Legal 500 2024

‘Stefanie is meticulous in her preparation and has a detailed and in-depth knowledge of all areas of family law. She is a strong advocate, and without fail, clients are impressed with the advice and representation they receive from her.’

Stefanie Wickins is the ‘go-to senior barrister for any complex matter’ on circuit and garners praise for her ‘robust approach to financial hearings strong cross-examination of witnesses’. 

‘Stefanie has a wonderful rapport with clients. She manages expectations brilliantly and maintains a strong, decisive presence in advocacy.’

A ‘formidable advocate’, Stefanie Wickins is ‘extremely thorough with case preparation, and provides clear and concise advice’. 

Legal 500 2023

‘Stefanie is a first-class barrister who always achieves the best possible results for clients. She is always on hand to assist and goes above and beyond with every case.’

‘Stefanie is an extremely good advocate. She is tenacious and always gets the job done. She really fights the corner for her clients to achieve the best outcome.’

Stefanie Wickins is the ‘go-to barrister in the region for family finances’ and is highly regarded for ‘strong advocacy skills, work ethic and preparation for cases’