JUNIOR PROFILE
John Chapman

John Chapman

UK Bar 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

John specialises in resolving financial disputes upon the breakdown of relationships. He has practised in this area of law for more than two decades. He regularly deals with complex cases, including those involving high net worth and high profile individuals. Whether the case includes significant wealth and complexity, or is more straightforward, he is the first choice for many top solicitors. He is also a PFDR judge.

John receives instructions in cohabitee disputes under TLATA 1996 and those involving financial provision for children under schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989.

John maintains a private law children practice, most frequently acting for a party that he has helped with their financial remedy proceedings.

Central to John’s approach is his understanding of the need to work as part of a team with his instructing solicitors. In doing so, he achieves consistently excellent results for his clients.

Career

Called 2003. Joined Pump Court Chambers after successful pupillage with Edward Boydell. Accredited pupil supervisor.

Professional Memberships

Western Circuit. Family Law Bar Association.

Personal

Married. Kings College London (BA Hons). BPP Law School London (PGDL & BVC).

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Family: Matrimonial Finance - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

John Chapman is a well-respected matrimonial finance practitioner regularly sought to handle complex cases involving high value assets and cross border elements.

Strengths

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  • His client care skills are very strong; he works with you and the client as a team.

    Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar
  • John combines skilful advocacy with excellent client care. He is superb for the solicitor working with him also.

    Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar
  • John instils confidence quickly with clients, whilst being empathetic and clear in his advice. He is quick to grasp issues and a highly persuasive and well-prepared advocate.

    Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar

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    Alexis Campbell KC

    Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution

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    Nicholas Allen KC

    Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution

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    Brent Molyneux KC

    Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution

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    Ben Fearnley

    Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution

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    David Walden-Smith

    Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution

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    Laura Heaton

    Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution

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    Lucy Owens

    Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution

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