Claire Athis Schofield

Claire joined Deans Court Chambers in 2018 having undertaken a Family Law pupillage under the supervision of Miss Susan Deas, during which she specialised in financial remedy and private children’s proceedings. Claire became familiar with complex financial matters, including issues around company valuation, farming and property businesses and inherited wealth.

Since being in practice, Claire has undertaken a wide range of ancillary relief work, regularly taking matters from FDA on to FDR and, if required, to Final Hearing. Solicitors appreciate Claire’s hands-on approach, and her focus on negotiating the best deal possible for her client at the earliest opportunity. Claire will represent clients within the forum of Alternative Dispute Resolution, such as Round Table Meetings or Private FDRs, giving advice on offers for settlement at each stage. She has experience of dealing with allegations of non-disclosure; personal, financial and litigation misconduct and disputed business valuations.