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Family: divorce and financial remedy

Niki Langridge

Niki Langridge

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The 36 Group is praised as ‘a great set with fabulous advocates ranging from junior right up to KC’. One such member is Andrzej Bojarski KC, who is ‘invaluable in cases involving high-value assets, disputed valuations, issues of non-disclosure, and applications for interim financial relief’. Turning to the set’s notable strength in the junior ranks, Niki Langridge, ’a tremendous advocate with encyclopaedic knowledge of the law‘, is especially noteworthy in cases concerning business assets, trusts and inheritance-related matters, and third party interests. With ’a very elegant and understated style of advocacy‘, Christopher Carr boasts expertise in cases surrounding significant assets. ’Meticulous in his preparation‘, Gwynfor Evans is strong in matrimonial finance and Schedule 1 cases, while Rhys Taylor is lauded as one of the ’most impressive juniors in family finance and cohabitation cases’.  Hannah Justiva joined the team in September 2025.
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Niki specialises exclusively in family work, her practice being almost entirely financial remedies. Her practice generally covers high income and asset cases and matters that contain complex legal or factual issues, often with an international dimension.

She also has experience of cases concerning issues as to validity of marriage and divorce, especially where there is an international element.

She has developed significant experience and expertise in negotiating and drafting pre-nuptial agreements.

She also ‘sits’ as a private judge conducting private FDRs Her preparation is meticulous with great attention to detail, but she is also able to provide sound commercial and pragmatic solutions. She is regarded as having excellent judgment and clients feel instantly comfortable and confident with her.

Most of her work reaches resolution by settlement following negotiation but in court she is highly persuasive and can be tenacious when necessary.

Career

Call 1993

Memberships

Family Law Bar Association (FLBA)

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Testimonials

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  • 'Danny Chapman is great. He knows how to match counsel to the right case.'
  • 'Danny Chapman is the best there is in the clerking field.'
  • 'Danny Chapman is a great senior clerk who takes the time to get to know his instructing solicitors. He invites feedback and actively deals with any issues which arise. The service is excellent in that the clerks take care to try and match the right barrister to the case. They are always willing to discuss fees and want to find a solution which works for everyone.'
  • 'The clerking is probably about the best you can get in the London area with a special mention to Frazer Vye and Danny Chapman, who always exceed expectations.'
  • 'Danny Chapman leads the family clerks with a confidence and experience that allows each member of the team to take ownership of their role. This ensures that anyone can deal with enquiries on a case, so calls are picked up quickly and enquiries handled efficiently. There is also an openness and flexibility on fees which can really help.'
  • 'Danny Chapman is an excellent senior clerk. Nothing is too much trouble.'
  • 'Frazer Vye, Adam Cope, and Danny Chapman are all excellent and consistent. They will move heaven and earth to help you. If the chips are down this is who you need to call.'
  • 'Frazer Vye is what all clerks should be - friendly, helpful and works to place the right barrister to the right case. Adam Cope and Hannah Davis are also both assets to chambers.'