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No.18 Barristers Chambers
21 Carlton Crescent
SOUTHAMPTON
SO15 2ET
England
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Rachel Chapman
Position
Areas of practice include: Public Law / Care and Adoption Proceedings, , Private law children: Contact and Residence disputes, Domestic violence & injunctions), Chancery and Commercial ; Family: Finance ( Divorce & Separation, Cohabitation including Trusts of Land & Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 ) Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence ; Property (Real property, Landlord and tenant.)
Career
Rachel joined Chambers in October 2019 following successful completion of her pupillage.
Rachel was called to the Bar in July 2017 following obtaining an ‘Outstanding’ grade on the Bar Professional Training Course. She also won the Western Circuit Advocacy Prize in 2017, as well as being nominated for Bristol Law Student of the Year.
After being called to the Bar and prior to pupillage, Rachel worked as a paralegal in a national law firm where she specialised in Regulatory Law. Rachel had her own case load, and regularly dealt with some of the biggest UK healthcare regulators.
During her pupillage and since joining Chambers, Rachel regularly practices in Family Law and Civil Law.
Memberships
Middle Temple (The Luboshez Scholar, 2016)
Education
- University of Southampton, 2016, 2:1 LLB Law
- Bar Professional Training Course, 2017, Outstanding
- ADR Group Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence
(Rising stars)Ranked: Tier 1Rachel Chapman – No.18 Barristers Chambers ‘Rachel is able to get to grips quickly with complex cases. She is incredibly approachable and her advocacy is clear and firm.’
No.18 Barristers Chambers, a ‘strong set with few weak links’, hosts a ‘great range of barristers’ with broad expertise in children law work. Tracey Hennessey, an ‘incredibly competent barrister’, regularly represents local authorities, parents, guardians, children and interveners in care proceedings. She is widely recognised for her skillful handling of vulnerable clients, including those with learning difficulties. Rachel Chapman already has experience in a wide range of cases, including those involving serious physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse and international elements.