INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Will MacFarlane

Will MacFarlane

High Net Worth 2025

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About

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Practice Areas

Will advises on all aspects of family law with a particular focus on matrimonial finance disputes.

He heads up the family team in Bristol having spent 13 years practising in London at Withers and at Kingsley Napley.

Legal 500 records that, ‘Clients love him. He cares so much about every part of their lives and lives and breathes their cases until they are in a strong position again.’

Recent clients have included entrepreneurs, business owners, partners in legal or accountancy practices, professional sportspeople (Premier League footballers and rugby players), investment bankers, private equity professionals and landowners seeking to protect dynastic wealth.

He is frequently instructed by international clients and particularly those with connections to the United States (CA, IL, MA and NY), France, Germany and the UAE.

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Chambers High Net Worth

Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth - UK-wide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Will MacFarlane advises high net worth clients on a range of family matters including those with complex financial elements.

Strengths

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  • Will MacFarlane is excellent overall. He blends technical knowledge with an understanding of his clients.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net WorthChambers High Net Worth
  • Will MacFarlane is a fierce opponent and has great skill, talent and legal knowledge.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net WorthChambers High Net Worth
  • Will MacFarlane is an exceptional lawyer. I've had some very high-conflict, tough cases with him, and he's a tough litigator but doesn't let his client run bad points.

    Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net WorthChambers High Net Worth

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Norwich and surrounds

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