Michelmores LLP’s family practice is spearheaded by Daniel Eames. The team predominantly offers advice to high-net-worth and international clients on a whole host of family matters, from financial remedy cases to international child abduction matters. Eames is an expert in international cases, while Sarah Green oversees wealth protection and complex financial remedy cases. Felicity Chapman joined the team in June 2024 and has a particular focus on pre and post-nuptial agreements. Pippa Allsopp’s expertise lies in financially complex matters. Laura Bond assists high-net-worth clients in divorce and financial remedy matters; she also handles private law children matters.
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- ‘Felicity Chapman is an expert in nuptial agreements, her drafting of documents is impressive. She puts a great deal of thought into the nuances and detail required for each client.’
- ‘Pippa Allsop is tenacious and firm, and is who clients want on their side when litigation is the only option. Pippa robustly defends client's interests and advocates for their best case.'
- ‘Daniel Eames is one of the brightest and best family law solicitors outside London. He has a great strategic overview of cases and never loses sight of the end goal. His clients love him because they know he is giving them 100% at all times. His grasp of International Law and Regulations is second to none. He is the go-to lawyer for cases with an international element.'
- ‘This is unarguably the best family team in the South West. They are great team players and work collaboratively.'
- ‘Daniel Eames' knowledge of international family law matters is excellent and he does not shy away from difficult and/or technical points, even if the case is otherwise tricky to present.’
Work highlights
Acting for a Senegalese wife in relation to Divorce/Financial Remedy proceedings and legal services payment order against a professional footballer.
Acting for a father in Family Law Act proceedings, Schedule 1 and Section 8 Children Act proceedings.
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Practice head
Daniel Eames
Other key lawyers
Sarah Green; Felicity Chapman; Pippa Allsop; Laura Bond; Rihannon Anderson