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Sophie Chapman, a partner in the divorce and family team at Stewarts, counts entrepreneurs, business owners, celebrities, City professionals and their spouses or partners as clients, advising them on the full scope of family law matters.

She specialises in the complex financial issues that often arise from relationship breakdowns; much of her practice is international and high value, and includes offshore trusts and business valuations across borders and jurisdictions. She is particularly experienced in dealing with clients with inherited wealth and diverse portfolios covering different asset classes.

She also has an active children law practice, advising on arrangements for children after their parents separate, including international relocation and other disputes. 

Adviser Profile

Sophie specialises in complex family cases, focusing on financial issues on divorce and arrangements for children after separation. Her cases often involve international elements, including trusts, inherited wealth and family businesses. Her clients include entrepreneurs, business owners, celebrities and City professionals.

She has a leading practice in children matters, including relocation, parental responsibility and schooling disputes. Known for her calm, pragmatic approach, Sophie is recognised as a ‘tenacious advocate’ in court. She also advises vulnerable clients, including in cases involving mental health or domestic abuse. Sophie qualified in 2008 and joined Stewarts in 2017 after two years as a philanthropy adviser.