Claire Glaister
Claire has been an integral member of the firm since its inception, becoming a Partner in 2019 and Managing Partner in 2022.
Claire is highly experienced in dealing with financial settlements across a wide range of cases with a particular specialism in high net worth cases with complicated financial structures, business interests and offshore assets as well as preparation of pre and post-nuptial agreements.
Clients appreciate Claire’s practical approach coupled with her ability to get straight to the heart of the matter. She has been recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for several years.
In Legal 500, Claire is currently ranked in the Leading Partner category which highlights the strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike. Claire is praised as having ‘exceptional legal knowledge and ability’. She is described as being ‘a first round pick that would improve any legal team’.
In Chambers & Partners, Claire is ranked in Band 2 and is described as being ‘a force who takes no nonsense but does so with a human touch’. Further comments praise that Claire has ‘immaculate judgment and works very hard’.
Outside of work Claire enjoys playing the piano, going to the gym and spending time with her dog.
“Thank you. I really appreciate your level headed, honest help. You have held me together during this incredibly difficult time”
“Many thanks for all your superb advice and for keeping my head straight through such a worrying time”
“I couldn’t recommend Claire highly enough. She is super smart, really efficient and just gets things done. We have built a really good relationship and she will happily tell me when I am wrong which is crucial when going through this process”
“Thank you for your support over the past years, I know it is your job but it helps, in these matters, to have the human touch which you undoubtedly have to ease my journey”
“I am so happy the choice of solicitor I had was you. You have made this process much easier to bear”
“Thank you for all your help in what has been without doubt the hardest period in my life and your support providing a voice of reason and keeping me focussed on achieving the end result”.
“You have simply been FABULOUS”
Makes me terribly sad to finally say goodbye; you have been an excellent friend (and solicitor!!) through this hard period of my life. I can never thank you enough for putting up with me!!!