Claire Higham

Associate Partner

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Claire has a wealth of experience working as a family solicitor whilst qualified and in her pre-qualification days as a paralegal. She has previously worked at Irwin Mitchell and Stephensons in Manchester, and is now an active committee member of YRes and Trafford Law Society, and a member of Resolution. Claire has experience in all areas of family law including divorce/dissolution of civil partnerships, cohabitation, joint property disputes, financial applications, domestic violence injunctions and child arrangement orders.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 518438

  • Based in Chester, Cheshire
  • Licensed for 9 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Claire has a wealth of experience working as a family solicitor whilst qualified and in her pre-qualification days as a paralegal. She has previously worked at Irwin Mitchell and Stephensons in Manchester, and is now an active committee member of YRes and Trafford Law Society, and a member of Resolution. Claire has experience in all areas of family law including divorce/dissolution of civil partnerships, cohabitation, joint property disputes, financial applications, domestic violence injunctions and child arrangement orders.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 518438

  • Based in Chester, Cheshire
  • Licensed for 9 years

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  • Slater Heelis

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    Until October 2019

  • Slater Heelis

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    Until Present

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  • English

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6 St John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA

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Highly recommend

Family law - experienced and professional though out. Able to exclusion all the stages and help me understand every step.

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We are so glad that our team's experience and professionalism shone through, and that we could break down and explain all the stages to help you feel confident at every step. Thank you for trusting us to guide you through this journey!

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Maurice Nagington

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Family Law

Kind and professional

I met Claire to discuss an IVF agreement as a known male donor for a same-sex female couple. She was thorough, professional, and also very kind and personable. I felt very well informed afterwards and remember it not just as an important conversation for me, but a warm and friendly one too.

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Thank you for your kind review, Maurice. We are delighted to hear that Claire was able to provide both clear, thorough advice and a supportive environment for such an important discussion. Ensuring our clients feel informed, comfortable, and listened to is at the heart of what we do, so your feedback will mean a great deal to Claire. Thank you for placing your trust in us.

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Keith

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Family Law

Excellent Service

Claire and her associates were friendly and supportive throughout the whole process. Excellent communication, keeping me up to date with where we were up to. I would recommend them.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Keith. We're delighted to hear that Claire and the team were friendly, supportive and kept you fully updated throughout the process. If you need anything further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch—we're always here to help.

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Rachael

Outstanding and dependable

Claire has been an exceptional solicitor over the past ten years, guiding me through a deeply sensitive case with professionalism, empathy, and unwavering dedication. She is a true advocate for the LGBT community and demonstrates a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by those serving in the military, particularly the complexities of balancing demanding careers and deployments overseas. Her reliability, integrity, and sound judgment have been invaluable, especially during moments when emotional fatigue makes decision-making difficult. Claire’s ability to remain composed, compassionate, and solution-focused sets her apart. She is truly outstanding, and I trust her completely.

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Thank you for your positive review and kind feedback, Rachael. We’re incredibly pleased to hear how much Claire’s professionalism, empathy, and long-term support have meant to you. Your trust and kind words mean a great deal, and we’re honoured to have supported you over the years. If you ever need anything in the future, we’ll be here for you.

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Sabiha

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Family Law

Professional & hardworking

After a lengthy 5 year process of trying to divorce a covert narcissist, who failed to comply and breached multiple court orders, Claire’s legal advice, patience, and hard work helped my children and I to secure a successful outcome that secured our financial future. I’ll always be grateful to Claire and her legal team. Thank you again.

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Thank you for your positive review and kind words, Sabiha. We are very pleased that Claire delivered such professional and hardworking service, leading to the successful outcome you sought.

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