Spear’s Review

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.

Covering children law as well as financial remedies, Chapman notes that these two aspects her practice often overlap when helping clients navigate divorce and separation. Much of her work is complex, international and high value, and includes international child relocation and abduction, and offshore trusts and business valuations across borders and jurisdictions. 

Stewarts’ ability to provide technical advice ‘goes without saying’, she tells Spear’s, and her team aims to ‘assist clients to resolve disputes, where this is possible’. This is important on the children side, she says, particularly for clients ‘who are going to be co-parenting for many years to come’.

Adviser Profile

Sophie specialises in complex family cases, advising on financial issues on divorce and arrangements for children. Her work frequently involves international elements, including trusts, inherited wealth and family businesses, often with complex valuation issues.

She has a strong practice in children matters, including arrangements for children, domestic abuse, relocation and schooling disputes. Recognised by Chambers for combining ‘exceptional calm under pressure’ with a forensic eye for detail, she is known for her pragmatic, strategic approach. Sophie also has significant experience supporting vulnerable clients, including in cases involving mental health issues and domestic abuse.