Michael Chapman > JMW Solicitors LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

JMW Solicitors LLP
1 BYROM PLACE
SPINNINGFIELDS
MANCHESTER
M3 3HG
England
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Work Department

Family Department

Position

I am a partner and joint head of the family team. Whilst my work covers all areas of family law, my focus consists of divorce and related financial matters. I tend to act for higher net worth individuals including business owners, professionals and sports stars. I also have a particular interest/niche in acting Schedule 1 cases involving professional footballers.

Career

I arrived at JMW in October 2016 to head up the family team. I had previously started a team at the Manchester office of Ward Hadway. I qualified in 2005 following my training contract with Slater Heelis.

Languages

English

Education

LLB Hons (2:1) obtained in 2002 from The University of Huddersfield.

Lawyer Rankings

North West > Private client > Family

(Leading individuals)

Michael Chapman — JMW Solicitors LLP

Praised for its ability to ‘analyse complex financial situations‘, JMW Solicitors LLP remains one of the preeminent family firms in the northwest, possessing a deep bench of lawyers that competently advise on divorce, children and Court of Protection matters. The team provide trusted counsel to companies looking for guidance on complex trusts cases, as well as having a wealth of knowledge regarding pre and post nuptial agreements, surrogacy law and the ever-evolving cryptocurrency sphere. Head of the family department Michael Chapman is revered for his expertise in Schedule 1 child cases, and leads alongside Elspeth Kinder who has a broad practice that is largely focused on complex cross border divorce and matrimonial finance matters. Beverly Jones ‘has developed and manages a leading team’ in the Liverpool office and is a sought-after practitioner due to her expert understanding of surrogacy law. Abigail Bennett‘s role as an in-house barrister results in her being an integral part of the firm’s caseload, especially when it concerns private children work. Katie Lowe is also recommended.