Clare Wiseman

Partner & National Head

Family Law

National

Clare Wiseman

"Clare Wiseman is a highly respected family law practitioner who regularly advises clients on complex financial proceedings, often involving multi-jurisdictional elements."

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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