Chloe Melling
Solicitor
Chloe specialises primarily in family law, with a particular focus on divorce and financial remedy proceedings. She provides clear, strategic advice to clients navigating separation, often involving complex financial arrangements and sensitive family dynamics. Chloe is committed to achieving constructive resolutions wherever possible, while remaining a firm and effective advocate when matters become contested.
Alongside her family practice, Chloe undertakes deputyship work, regularly assisting vulnerable individuals and their families. She advises on Court of Protection applications and ongoing deputy responsibilities, ensuring that decisions are made carefully, lawfully, and with long-term stability in mind.
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Chloe also has experience in contentious probate disputes, including both defending estates and bringing claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. She approaches will disputes and estate challenges with sensitivity and meticulous preparation, recognising the emotional complexities that often accompany such matters.
Chloe is known for her thorough case preparation and her ability to guide clients through demanding and often emotional circumstances with clarity and reassurance. She approaches every matter with empathy, diligence, and a determination to secure the best possible outcome.
Chloe studied law and completed the Legal Practice Course at De Montfort University. In her leisure time, she enjoys reading crime and thriller novels and taking part in pub quizzes, even if her enthusiasm occasionally exceeds her quizzing capabilities.
John Grisham
“Write a little every day. The key is to keep at it.”
My dinner guest would be John Grisham. His legal thrillers capture my imagination and his ability to weave compelling narratives from complex legal situations continues to inspire me. He brings together sharp storytelling, moral depth, and a keen understanding of human motivations. I would welcome the chance to discuss how his experiences as a lawyer shaped his writing, how he constructs such gripping plots, and which of his characters he feels the strongest connection to.