Professional Practice

Primarily practises in the area of Financial Remedy to which he brings an experienced and no nonsense approach.

• Recommendations

  "Nicholas Chapman is very helpful and experienced." "He really fights the client's corner." "A barrister with many years of experience who you can entirely put your faith in."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "Nicholas is a great advocate. He has an incredible ability to cut through issues and reach a pragmatic solution."

  Legal 500 2025

  "Nicholas is an experienced, hard-working barrister with excellent advocacy skills. He approaches every case with thoughtfulness and delivers great results for clients." "He's a tenacious advocate, who presents his case robustly and fearlessly." "Nicholas Chapman is very well prepared and is a feisty advocate with a good client manner."

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  "He is knowledgeable and has a wealth of experience across family law." "A skilled advocate who is good at keeping a grip on the overall case detail while adapting to what is happening in court." "He is tenacious and doesn't shirk from any battles."

  Chambers and Partners 2022

  "He is tenacious, direct, and inspires the confidence of clients and solicitors by arming himself with shield and sword when necessary to fight his client’s corner."

  Legal 500 2022

• Notable Cases

  • T v F
    [2016] EWFC 26
    
  • Yates v Yates
    [2013] 2 FLR 1070
    
  • V v V (divorce; jurisdiction)
    [2011] 2 FLR 778
    
  • Currey v Currey
    [2005] 1 FLR 952
    
  • Matharu v Matharu
    [1994] 2 FLR 597
    

• Publications and Lecturing

  • Frequent lecturer.

• Personal Information

  Former Royal Naval Officer. Lives in London and Dorset. Interests include cricket and national hunt racing.