Clare Wiseman

Partner & National Head

Family Law

National

Clare Wiseman

“Clare Wiseman is so empathetic. She is extremely good at understanding what clients need, managing expectations and delivering what she says she can deliver.”

Chambers and Partners

With more than 30 years at the forefront of family law, I’m a Partner and Head of Family Law at Irwin Mitchell, leading one of the UK's largest and most respected family law teams. I am considered to be one of the UK’s leading divorce and international family lawyers outside London.

I’m responsible for the firm's national and international family offering, being one of a very few English Fellows of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) based outside of London. I am trusted globally in complex cross border disputes, which include multi-jurisdictional finances, international relocation, child abduction, and intricate global wealth structures.

Expertise in

    Clare's Accreditations & Awards

    • Legal 500 2024 - Leading Individual
    • Legal 500 UK Leading Individual 2022
    • Legal 500 Leading Individual 2020 Logo
    • Chambers Top Ranked 2025 - Clare Wiseman
    • Chambers Top Ranked 2024 - Clare Wiseman
    • "Wiselaw leading lawyer - Clare Wiseman"

      Clare is based in these locations but works with clients across the UK

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        Brighton

        Runway East, York & Elder Works, 50 New England St.
        01273 310740(Telephone)
        Opening Hours

        Mon - Fri: 8:30am–5pm

        Sat - Sun - Bank Holidays: Closed

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        Chichester

        Thomas Eggar House, Friary Lane, Chichester, PO19 1UF.
        01243 888 504(Telephone)
        Opening Hours

        Mon - Fri: 8am–6pm

        Sat - Sun - Bank Holidays: Closed

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        More about Clare

        While I often act for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, sports personalities and people in the public eye – often with complicated asset structures – I support and advise a real variety of clients.

        I have acted for police officers, members of the armed services, teachers and medics. If your case is complex or requires a partner-led strategic and commercial approach, I can still help you, often with the support of other members of my team.

        I regularly act as a legal expert in international cases, advising overseas clients, their lawyers, or their family office on matters of English law. I like to offer a personal service with a global reach.

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