Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : East Anglia
Band 3
Contact number
01223 598 000Chambers Review
FM Family Law is a boutique family law firm in East Anglia, with offices in Cambridge, Norwich and Newmarket. The team handles a broad range of financial matters, including complex financial remedies and the negotiation of nuptial agreements. It also advises clients on Children Act proceedings, including international relocation and cases where abuse is alleged.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They've helped me to get my life and family back and I cannot recommend the whole team enough."
"They are very aware commercially and ensure efficiency is given to matters; they do this without detracting from the caring nature of their conduct."
"The team is very strong and they are always on hand to assist each other."
"FM Family Law consistently displayed a detailed knowledge of complex matters and handled them in a very timely manner."
"They've helped me to get my life and family back and I cannot recommend the whole team enough."
"They are very aware commercially and ensure efficiency is given to matters; they do this without detracting from the caring nature of their conduct."
"The team is very strong and they are always on hand to assist each other."
"FM Family Law consistently displayed a detailed knowledge of complex matters and handled them in a very timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Fiona McLeman is the firm's founder and managing partner. Based in Cambridge, she regularly advises on financial remedy proceedings and private children matters.
"Fiona is the person I would go to if I were in difficulty."
"Fiona is very understanding of sensitive situations and her expertise is second to none."
"I cannot recommend Fiona highly enough. She is very fair and firm with her advice and she has a very clever way of pulling it all together and making you feel very looked after."
Sue Bailey leads the family team in the firm's Norwich office. She advises clients on matters including high-value prenuptial agreements and complex Children Act cases.
"Sue Bailey is an incredible person."
"Sue was there every step of the way, supporting and guiding me through the process and offering sound, expert advice."
"Sue is very empathetic and warm towards her clients."
"Sue was able to foresee the challenges in good time, allowing us time to plan and manage certain situations."