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Barristers

Rachel Chapman

Position

Areas of practice include: Public Law / Care and Adoption Proceedings, , Private law children: Contact and Residence disputes, Domestic violence & injunctions), Chancery and Commercial ; Family: Finance ( Divorce & Separation, Cohabitation including Trusts of Land & Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 ) Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence ; Property (Real property, Landlord and tenant.)

Career

Rachel joined Chambers in October 2019 following successful completion of her pupillage.

Rachel was called to the Bar in July 2017 following obtaining an ‘Outstanding’ grade on the Bar Professional Training Course. She also won the Western Circuit Advocacy Prize in 2017, as well as being nominated for Bristol Law Student of the Year.

After being called to the Bar and prior to pupillage, Rachel worked as a paralegal in a national law firm where she specialised in Regulatory Law. Rachel had her own case load, and regularly dealt with some of the biggest UK healthcare regulators.

During her pupillage and since joining Chambers, Rachel regularly practices in Family Law and Civil Law.

Memberships

Middle Temple (The Luboshez Scholar, 2016)

Education

University of Southampton, 2016, 2:1 LLB Law Bar Professional Training Course, 2017, Outstanding ADR Group Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator

Mentions

Western Circuit • Regional Bar

Family: children and domestic abuse

Rising star1
Rachel Chapman – No.18 Barristers Chambers ‘Rachel is a down-to-earth advocate who can communicate well with professional clients and vulnerable parents. Her knowledge of the law is extensive, and she is always practical and sensible in her approach.’