Leonie Caplan > Chambers of Richard Chapman KC > Manchester, England > Barrister Profile
18 St John Street Chambers Offices
18 St John Street Chambers
18-20 ST JOHN STREET
MANCHESTER
M3 4EA
England
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Leonie Caplan
Work Department
All areas of family law (including Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees proceedings).
Position
Child concern: prior to transferring to the Bar in 2001 Leonie practiced as a solicitor for 18 years in both Liverpool and Bolton. Following qualification she worked initially in conveyancing and probate before becoming responsible for running branch offices which dealt with the full range of general practice whilst personally practicing exclusively in family law. Leonie is an experienced lecturer and welcomes the opportunity to provide, at solicitors’ request, in-depth and insightful seminars on a wide range of her specialist practice areas.
Career
Called to the Bar: Admitted as a solicitor in 1982, transferred to Bar in 2001 (Inner Temple).
Memberships
Family Law Bar Association.
Education
Bury Grammar School; University of Keele; College of Law, Chester. Qualifications: BA (Hons) law and psychology.
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Leonie Caplan – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Leonie is very thorough, always reliable, and able to put a clients case persuasively to the court. She is good at reporting back after a hearing and is approachable post hearings for advice if needed.’