Department profile
Michelmores LLP

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : South West


Michelmores LLP

Rankings

About

Provided by Michelmores LLP

Expert family lawyers

Led by one of the leading international family law experts in the UK, Daniel Eames, our award-winning team achieves creative, family-focused solutions, always acting with the utmost discretion and sensitivity.

We regularly advise international high net worth, ultra-high net worth and high profile individuals around the world, entrepreneurs, professionals and their family members, in some of the most complex family law cases in the UK. We are known for specialising in tricky international cases, and cases that are particularly financially and emotionally complex.

We support individuals and their family members at all stages of life, with a particular focus on wealth protection, not only in connection with divorce or separation but also in relation to nuptial agreements, and the rights of unmarried couples.

Our lawyers are all members of Resolution, the family law membership organisation committed to resolving family matters in a co-operative way. The team is recognised by industry professionals and is highly rated in Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Chambers, Legal 500 and Spears.


Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Family/Matrimonial - South West

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Michelmores advises on high-value wealth protection and financial remedy matters, most notably where they concern businesses, trusts and inherited wealth. The team regularly offers service to high net worth individuals and professionals. The group is additionally strong in the field of private children matters and also provides expertise on fertility law issues and surrogacy. The firm has a strong presence in the region, with offices in Bristol, Cheltenham and Exeter.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Michelmores are very sensible in their advice and they act really well for their clients.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • They are a leading South West team with an international reach and reputation. They fight hard for their clients and are exceptionally thorough.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • The team have such a vast level of experience and knowledge.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • They are a leading player in the international sphere.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • The excellent support staff are always available and incredibly helpful.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Daniel R Eames
    Band 1Daniel R Eames

    Daniel R Eames

    Daniel Eames is head of the firm's family team. He has notable experience in complex cross-border financial disputes.

    • Daniel provides the clients with a realistic expectation in terms of the outcome, which helps them prepare and ensures that they are not seeking unrealistic settlements.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Daniel has a pre-eminent reputation for handling complex international cases.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Daniel has a fantastic client manner and he knows how to handle enormous cases.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • He is quite a forceful negotiator and he doesn't accept nonsense.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Band 3Sarah Green
    Band 3Sarah Green

    Sarah Green

    Sarah Green regularly assists clients with divorce and high-value financial remedy proceedings, as well as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

    • She is very strategic and good with challenging clients.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Sarah's cases are always in tip-top order.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • She is exceptionally bright and she fully backs her client's corner.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • She really knows her stuff and can do things sensibly.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • I never fail to be impressed by Sarah's technical ability and tactical awareness. She is wise beyond her years.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Up and ComingFelicity Chapman
    Up and ComingFelicity Chapman

    Felicity Chapman

    Felicity Chapman is adept at handling family law proceedings for high net worth individuals, including financial remedy, Schedule 1 applications and nuptial agreements.

    • She doesn't cut corners. She's very thorough and technical in what she does.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • She is the safest pair of hands and she is my go-to recommendation for money and children matters.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Felicity is very good on details, particularly in complex matters.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Up and ComingPippa Allsop
    Up and ComingPippa Allsop

    Pippa Allsop

    Pippa Allsop has a varied practice, with expertise acting on financial remedy issues as well as cross-border work and Children Act matters.

    • She is an excellent solicitor who brings a sense of realism to her clients and remains calm in a storm.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
    • Pippa is very good with clients and she has an underlying confidence.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
  • Associates to watchRhiannon Anderson
    Associates to watchRhiannon Anderson

    Rhiannon Anderson

    Rhiannon Anderson is active on a range of family and matrimonial finance mandates, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, Schedule 1 applications and issues relating to trusts of land and pensions.

    • I always know that Rhiannon is on top of her game and that she has a total grasp of the case and its issues.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Michelmores LLP (5)

South West

Members

Provided by Michelmores LLP

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership