Michael Chapman
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Family/Matrimonial
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About
Provided by Michael Chapman
Practice Areas
Specialist in all areas of family law with particular expertise in divorce and related financial matters; advising on and drafting pre and post nuptial agreements and applications brought on behalf of children of unmarried parents (“Schedule 1 claims”). The assets are usually significant or complex and have included businesses, trust assets, large property portfolios, overseas assets and inherited assets. He has acted on behalf of business owners, sportspeople, entrepreneurs and property developers as well as numerous legal professionals.
Career
Michael trained at Slater Heelis. He has been a partner at TP Solicitors and Ward Hadaway before joining JMW in October 2016 as head of department.
Professional Memberships
Michael is a member of Resolution.
Chambers Review
UK
Michael Chapman is joint head of the Manchester family team at JMW and specialises in matrimonial finance cases. He has notable expertise in matters with cross-border aspects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael has really lovely client care skills. You can sense that relationship he has with his clients."
"Michael gives practical advice to clients but is certainly not afraid of a fight."
"Michael has really lovely client care skills. You can sense that relationship he has with his clients."
"Michael gives practical advice to clients but is certainly not afraid of a fight."