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.

Chloe’s Dinner Guest Would Be:

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.

Recent Work

  • Financial remedy negotiation – Advised and guided her client through their complex multi-million pound divorce and financial remedy proceedings, with issues relating to early inheritance from a family member, several pensions and 4 properties.  
  • Financial remedy progression – Represented a client in a financial remedy matter involving multiple assets, including property, pensions and a business, securing a favourable agreement for her client.
  • Contested probate settlement – Assisted in resolving a dispute involving long and complex claims against an estate, challenging the validity of the Will, and achieving a settlement in favour of our client that avoided court proceedings.
  • Deputyship application – Supported a family member in securing a deputyship for their father, who had been financially exploited by another relative over a number of years, bringing the abuse to an end and safeguarding his future well-being.
  • Estate defence – Acted for the executors of an estate facing a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, helping to protect the estate’s intentions and beneficiaries whilst avoiding protracted litigation.
  • Divorce and settlement resolution – Guided a client through divorce to a fair and efficient financial settlement, avoiding lengthy and costly court proceedings.

Areas of Practice

  • Financial remedy proceedings
  • Contentious probate (bringing and defending claims)
  • Family law
  • Divorce
  • Deputyships
  • Dispute resolution
     

  • I Would Highly Recommend

    I had a really positive experience with Chloe one of the Solicitors at the firm, who kindly offered me a free initial consultation regarding my brother’s financial remedy proceedings. I requested a call earlier today and was pleasantly surprised to receive a call from Chloe later that same afternoon. From the outset, Chloe was professional, approachable and, most importantly, honest. She took the time to listen carefully, asked plenty of relevant questions to fully understand the circumstances, and provided clear, practical advice on how best to approach the situation. Rather than simply telling me what I wanted to hear, she highlighted both the strengths of our case and the areas that would require further clarification, stronger explanations and supporting evidence. She also discussed the different options available and how best to move forward. I came away from the conversation feeling much more informed and with a clearer understanding of the next steps. She also kindly followed up with an email, detailing the next steps, and since there was so much information given to me, she kindly reiterated the same in email form. She is really lovely, and I would highly recommend her to anyone regarding financial divorce remedy.
    Janani Shan
    November 2026
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