Partner Clare Wiseman Only Solicitor In West Midlands Area To Be Invited

An Irwin Mitchell Family Law partner has been invited to join the prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), cementing the firm’s position as a leader in international family law.

Clare Wiseman, Birmingham-based Family Law partner at Irwin Mitchell, specialises in international family law cases with some high-profile cases under her belt. Most recently she represented racing driver Kenny Brack in the Court of Appeal concerning multi-jurisdictional pre-nups. Clare also specialises in all aspects of family law and separation, including finance matters and cases concerning children.

Her appointment to the IAFL, following a rigorous admissions process, marks an important step as the only West Midlands-based lawyer to be invited to the Academy.

The IAFL is a worldwide association of practising lawyers who are the most experienced and skilled solicitors at handling international family law and divorce matters in their respective countries. The IAFL is an invitation-only membership, now with 910 fellows across 66 different countries.

The appointment comes after Irwin Mitchell’s national Family Law team was named as a top-tier law firm in the eprivateclient 2021 Top Family Law Firms rankings, further cementing Irwin Mitchell’s position as a market-leading family law and divorce practice.

Expert Opinion

“I’m absolutely thrilled to have been invited to join the IAFL, which is a real wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to international family law.

“I’m really looking forward to connecting with other members of the IAFL and working with the wider global network to see how Irwin Mitchell can help both other practitioners and international clients.” Clare Wiseman - Family Partner and Head of International Family Law

Ros Bever, Director of Family Legal Services at Irwin Mitchell said: “It’s great news that Clare has been selected to the IAFL.

“Clare is an outstanding lawyer with incredible technical ability that matches her excellent client care skills, so her invitation to join the IAFL is well and truly deserved. The fact that she’s the only lawyer in the West Midlands to receive the honour is another brilliant achievement in itself.

“I know Clare will take this new position very seriously and her years of experience will be invaluable to the IAFL’s global network.”