Claire Dean
Solicitor
SRA ID: 147692
Claire is a senior family solicitor, practising since 1990 and a partner in the family team at Geldards LLP. Claire is head of Geldards children team. She sits on the local Family Justice Board in respect of children matters, and is a renowned expert in complex private children cases. Her reputation is as a strong and determined advocate for clients. She is frank but fair and will go the extra mile to ensure her clients get the right outcomes. Claire is a trained domestic violence advocate and adviser. She is a member of the national Resolution Domestic Abuse Committee a. Claire has more knowledge that almost all other lawyers of the impacts of controlling relationships and can help clients move forward in very frightening situations. Claire is also head of Geldards agricultural team and acts for farmers and land owners in the very niche area of family law that applies to them on separation and divorce. Claire drafts pre nuptial agreements and cohabitation contracts to help protect farms, land and business’ from the consequences of a divorce. Claire is an experienced mediator and advocate of alternative dispute resolution wherever appropriate. Claire will always try to find a resolution for her clients that wherever possible avoids the need for protracted and expensive litigation. Claire’s financial practise is extensive and she specialises in high net worth cases and financial planning on and after marriage. Claire will try and find a financial outcome for clients that is fair.
1 Pride Place, Pride Park, DE24 8QR
Licensed for 34 years
Practice Areas
Family Law
- Family Law 100%
1 Client Review
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About Claire Dean
Claire is a senior family solicitor, practising since 1990 and a partner in the family team at Geldards LLP. Claire is head of Geldards children team. She sits on the local Family Justice Board in respect of children matters, and is a renowned expert in complex private children cases. Her reputation is as a strong and determined advocate for clients. She is frank but fair and will go the extra mile to ensure her clients get the right outcomes. Claire is a trained domestic violence advocate and adviser. She is a member of the national Resolution Domestic Abuse Committee a. Claire has more knowledge that almost all other lawyers of the impacts of controlling relationships and can help clients move forward in very frightening situations. Claire is also head of Geldards agricultural team and acts for farmers and land owners in the very niche area of family law that applies to them on separation and divorce. Claire drafts pre nuptial agreements and cohabitation contracts to help protect farms, land and business’ from the consequences of a divorce. Claire is an experienced mediator and advocate of alternative dispute resolution wherever appropriate. Claire will always try to find a resolution for her clients that wherever possible avoids the need for protracted and expensive litigation. Claire’s financial practise is extensive and she specialises in high net worth cases and financial planning on and after marriage. Claire will try and find a financial outcome for clients that is fair.
Languages Spoken: English
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United Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/11/90
08/01/25
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Name
Duration
Associate
Geldards
?-present
Very responsive to my neurodivergent needs
Instructed flowing breakdown in trust with my previous representative.
First meeting was with a partner and the lawyer that would be managing my case. Yes, this costs more, but it is really important for me as it helped me build my trust and confidence in the team.
Communication is clear and helpful. I feel like I am being listened to and the firm clearly has knowledge and experience of supporting neurodivergent clients through an imperfect legal system that often lets down the vulnerable.
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