Business Details
35 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Solicitors in Maidstone, Kent
Established in 1991, Antony Clapp Solicitors has built a distinguished reputation as a leading family law practice serving clients across London, Kent, and the Southeast. With over three decades of collective experience, our team specialises in complex divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child arrangement orders, and prenuptial agreements. Our Managing Director, Antony Clapp, brings 30+ years of expertise in handling high-net-worth financial cases, supported by a team of accredited professionals including Senior Family Solicitor James Heywood and experienced legal executives. We prioritise practical, client-focused solutions while maintaining rigorous adherence to legal standards and ethical practice.Our firm is authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and holds professional indemnity insurance, ensuring accountability and trust. We serve homeowners, privately funded clients, and those qualifying for litigation funding, offering flexible consultation options including virtual meetings. Our office in Maidstone provides ample client parking, with accessibility to major regional centres like Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. Through consistent industry compliance and client-centric service, we have become a trusted name in family law matters.
Services
Divorce
Financial Settlements
Child Arrangement Orders
Prenuptial Agreements
Cohabitation Agreements
Unmarried Partner Disputes
Injunctions
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of combined experience in family law
- Authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Fixed-fee consultation options available
- Specialists in high-net-worth financial divorce cases
- Serving clients across the UK and internationally
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Divorce
We provide comprehensive divorce proceedings management, including contested and uncontested cases. Our team handles asset division, spousal maintenance, and court representation. Clients benefit from strategic advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
Financial Settlements
Specialising in complex financial remedies, we resolve property, investment, and business asset divisions. Our expertise covers high-net-worth cases and post-divorce financial arrangements. We ensure fair outcomes through negotiation or litigation.
Child Arrangement Orders
We create legally binding child custody arrangements covering residence, contact, and decision-making responsibilities. Our focus remains on children's welfare while protecting parental rights through court-approved frameworks.
Prenuptial Agreements
Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements to protect assets before marriage. We ensure legal validity and enforceability while addressing future financial arrangements in case of relationship breakdown.
Cohabitation Agreements
Creating legally binding agreements for unmarried couples regarding property ownership and financial responsibilities. We address asset division and child arrangements should the relationship end.
People
Antony Clapp
Managing Director
Admitted as a solicitor in 1986, Antony established the firm in 1991. He specialises in complex financial divorce cases for high-net-worth clients, bringing over 30 years of legal expertise.
Shanida Sewak
Legal Executive
Specialising in divorce, financial disputes, and children matters since joining the firm. Shanida handles prenuptial agreements and cohabitation arrangements with a focus on practical client solutions.
James Heywood
Director
A Law Society accredited Senior Family Solicitor since 2006. James focuses on matrimonial finance, private children matters, and Family Law Act compliance, providing expert legal counsel.
Callie Black
Solicitor
Qualified in 2014, Callie handles all private family matters including divorce, child arrangements, and prenuptial agreements. She brings contemporary legal insight to complex family law issues.
Tobias Clapp
Family Law Solicitor
Transitioning from commercial law, Tobias applies business acumen to family law matters. He specialises in financial remedies, prenuptial agreements, and TOLATA-related cases.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate from Maidstone, Kent, serving London, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, and the Southeast. We also handle cases nationally and internationally via virtual consultations.
Do you offer fixed-fee consultations?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee initial consultations to assess your case and match you with the appropriate legal expert from our team.
What types of family law cases do you handle?
We specialise in divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, and injunctions.
Can you assist with high-net-worth divorce cases?
Yes, our Managing Director has extensive experience managing complex financial cases for high-net-worth clients.
Are you accessible for international clients?
Yes, we offer telephone and video conference consultations for clients worldwide, regardless of location.
