Claire Chisnall

Claire Chisnall – Senior Associate Family

Claire is a highly experienced family lawyer with a broad background across all areas of family law. She has particular expertise in high net worth financial cases, cohabitation disputes, and complex children matters, and is recognised for securing excellent outcomes through her calm, pragmatic approach.

Claire completed her law degree in Leeds with first-class honours, having previously enjoyed a successful career in the financial industry. Claire completed the legal practice course with a distinction.

Claire specialises in all areas of family law including the following:

• Divorce and Separation
• Financial settlements, including complex and high net worth cases.
• Children disputes (including cases of parental alienation, external and internal relocation)
• Schedule 1, Children Act, the pursuit of additional financial support for children.
• Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial agreements
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Separation Agreements
• Injunctive relief including non-molestation order and occupation orders.

Claire is a member of Resolution (an organisation that is made up of family professionals who are committed to the constructive resolution of family matters). Claire attained a Resolution Accreditation after an extensive period of study in complex high net worth finance cases and private children’s cases and is now an accredited member of Resolution.

Claire is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for her clients and takes a proactive, solutions-focused approach to resolving matters at the earliest opportunity. She delivers clear, realistic advice throughout the process, ensuring her clients understand the next steps and have a strong grasp of their case’s prospects. Claire is particularly skilled at navigating complex issues and thrives on finding effective resolutions, while remaining empathetic and responsive to the individual needs of each client.

How do clients and peers describe Claire?

“Please let Claire know that I appreciated her advice. Knowing that I had her in my corner, and her advice and clarifications gave me the confidence to understand my situation and negotiate from a position of power for myself. That has led to a re-evaluation on my partner’s side and things seem to be on the mend.”

“Claire, thank-you very much for sending through the completed Order. This brings to conclusion what has been a very stressful process. I thank you for your professionalism and sound advice. You always ensured I had clear expectations of what the outcome would be and thankfully, we exceeded them and for that, I am forever grateful. The inclusion of a barrister was great. She proved to be a kind, articulate, sensible representative. She represented my case to the Court in a way that far exceeded my expectations, she knew what I wanted to say and why I wanted to say it without ever meeting me. She conducted herself, and therefore represented me, in the most professional of ways and a way I was proud of.”

“The family team is headed by Laura Clapton who is decades ahead of her level of qualification. She is a pioneer for alternative dispute resolution and she is a pleasure to work with. Claire Chisnall brings a different dynamic with her expertise in litigation. Together, they have all bases covered.”

Quote From Legal 500 Profile

“Claire Chisnall is an ambitious and robust lawyer with an excellent bedside manner. A rising star.”