LAWYER PROFILE

Christopher Longbottom

UK 2026

Clarke Willmott LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Matrimonial

North West

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Chris heads the Family Law team as a Partner at Clarke Willmott, Manchester.

He regularly deals with the issues that arise for an individual following the breakdown of a relationship in relation to divorce/civil partnership dissolution, their financial affairs and their children.

Chris provides advice on complex financial cases; serving high profile / high net worth clients in complex financial and private law children matters. He provides advice locally, nationally and internationally covering financial settlements on divorce, unmarried family disputes, divorce and separation planning (in particular pre-nuptials, post-nuptials, trusts and corporate structures).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial - North West

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Christopher Longbottom regularly represents clients in child maintenance claims and financial remedy proceedings, with additional experience advising on prenuptial agreements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He provided very strong support and we had a trusted relationship throughout.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Chris tackles cases with confidence and ease.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I always find him very approachable and professional. He always provides comprehensive information for me.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Chris is a fountain of knowledge with a genuine concern for his clients, which makes a great combo to have on your side.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Chris is an excellent lawyer, clearly very much on top of his game as an experienced matrimonial lawyer, but also very much aware of the bigger picture.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession