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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Testimonials

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  • ‘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.’

  • ‘This is unarguably the best family team in the South West. They are great team players and work collaboratively.'

  • ‘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.'

  • 'Sarah Green is fantastic. Her case management is phenomenal - she knows her cases inside out, understands what matters to the client, identifies the strengths and weaknesses of a case and successfully troubleshoots any hurdles as they arise. Her clients clearly know that they are in safe hands, meaning they approach the court hearings with confidence.'
  • 'Rhiannon Anderson considers her cases from the perspective of her client, the other side and the court, provides accurate advice and makes strategically effective decisions. She is incredibly organised, and combines her clear knowledge of family law with supportive client care.'
  • ‘Pippa Allsop is tenacious and firm, and is the senior associate clients want on their side when litigation is the only option. Pippa robustly defends client's interests and advocates for their best case.'

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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Pippa Allsop

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Daniel Eames

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Sarah Green; Felicity Chapman; Pippa Allsop; Laura Bond; Rihannon Anderson