Vickie Brazier

Vickie has a wealth of experience in all aspects of family law, ranging from separation and divorce, financial settlements, domestic abuse and injunction proceedings, and private and public Children Act matters.

Her extensive background includes disputes between parents involving Child Arrangements Orders, variation of orders or enforcement proceedings, and applying for contact with children in care.

Specialising in public Children Act proceedings, Vickie represents parents, grandparents and children on behalf of the Court Appointed Children’s Guardian in proceedings issued by social services. This includes extensive experience in Emergency Protection Orders, Secure Accommodation Orders, Special Guardianship Orders, Placement Orders and Adoption, as well as applications to discharge Care Orders and cases with an international element.

Vickie likes to undertake her own advocacy from initial hearings through to more complex contested final hearings.

Joining the Family Team at Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP in March 2019, Vickie is based in the Ipswich office, where she is Head of Department. She completed her training at Ashtons Solicitors in Ipswich and qualified as a Fellow Chartered Legal Executive in February 2009.

Vickie was admitted as a member of the Law Society Children’s Panel in March 2017, qualifying her to represent children in care proceedings and private law Children Act matters.

On 1 October 2024, Vickie was made a Partner.

Legal Area of Expertise

• Family Law

Specialist Areas

Vickie specialises in:

• Children law: Representing parents, children and grandparents in private and Legal Aid children’s matters
• Public law matters: Representing parents at an early stage with social services involvement, the Public Law Outline (PLO) process, and in public law proceedings where social services have issued proceedings
• Private law disputes: Handling cases related to child residence, contact orders and shared parenting arrangements
• Domestic abuse cases: Representing vulnerable clients in seeking protective orders from the Court

Expertise

• Vickie is conscientious in her work and has the ability to manage demanding deadlines.
• She is compassionate and understanding of her clients’ difficulties.
• She provides clear, calm and practical advice to guide clients through difficult and emotional times.
• She is able to quickly identify cases where legal aid is available, guide clients on the evidence required, and make legal aid applications.
• Vickie regularly runs workshops providing legal advice to organisations supporting young parents affected by relationship issues, mental health difficulties, substance misuse or homelessness.

Memberships

• Fellow Chartered Legal Executive (2009)
• CILEX Advocate
• Member of the Children’s Panel

Why Clients Choose Vickie

Vickie is diligent and advocates strongly on behalf of her clients, taking a no-nonsense approach to achieve the best possible outcome.

Her strengths include:

• Providing clear, practical legal advice
• Handling complex family law matters with sensitivity and professionalism

Personal Interests

In her spare time, Vickie enjoys activities that make her happy and isn’t afraid to laugh at herself along the way. She enjoys spending time with family, socialising with friends, swimming, attending Bollywood dance classes, travelling and reading. She also likes to attend theatre shows and is a Board Member at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich.