Sallyann Vipond
Called to the Bar 2005
Sallyann previously worked as a freelance Court Advocate, an in-house Advocate and a Head of Department in various solicitor’s firms in the North West building an extensive practice in family law and civil litigation with a specialist niche practice in
housing law and commercial litigation.
Outside of work, Sallyann has a passion for horses and rugby league, specifically Leigh Leopards!



FAMILY
Sallyann undertakes all aspects of private children law matters from FHDRA stage through to Finding of Fact and Final Hearings. Sallyann frequently provides advice and representation in cases where domestic abuse and parental alienation are alleged. In cases where findings have
been pursued, Sallyann has successfully obtained findings in relation to physical, psychological and sexual abuse, along with findings of coercive and controlling behaviour and parental alienation.
Sallyann represents parents, local authorities and children in public law children matters.
Sallyann’s practice includes contested finding of fact and final hearings, interim removals, cases involving allegations of non-accidental injury, sexual abuse, neglect, issues in respect of designation and cases of adoption.
Sallyann is well known for her approachable and friendly nature, her tenacity in court and for the empathy she affords her clients. As a result, Sallyann receives regular repeat instructions from numerous firms of solicitors and lay clients.
CIVIL/COMMERCIAL/PROPERTY
Sallyann is instructed on a range of civil matters including housing disputes, contractual disputes and personal injury cases.
Sallyann accepts instructions in all housing matters acting for both landlords and tenants dealing with all types of hearings from interlocutory to multi-day trials.
Sallyann has extensive experience dealing with all aspects of possession claims, antisocial behaviour injunctions, gas injunctions, housing disrepair, succession claims, tenancy deposit claims, unlawful eviction and committal proceedings.
Sallyann also accepts instructions in respect of land and commercial lease disputes.
Sallyann is experienced in all areas of personal injury including road traffic, employer’s liability and occupiers’ liability. Sallyann is regularly instructed by both Claimants and Defendants and accepts instructions to draft pleadings and to advise on liability and quantum.
memberships/awards

Vulnerable Witness Training
Family Law Bar Association Member
Lincoln’s Inn
