Claudia Saxton
Consultant Barrister

Year of Call: 2023

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Bio
“Claudia was excellent, she helped calm a nervous client and her open friendly approach was greatly appreciated by both client and I and then her in court performance was excellent.”
— Solicitor
“Claudia is a lovely person and a very good listener. She still helped me to see all the positives and was there for me throughout the whole process. I’m very grateful for Claudia’s representation.”
— Client
“Claudia is an extremely competent member of chambers. She has assisted not only the client but has also provided us with professional and comprehensive guidance in complex matters. Claudia has been a great help throughout the duration of her instruction and we would look to instruct her again for future matters.”
— Solicitor
“Claudia was warm, calm and reassuring, but also strong and determined when she needed to be. She explained everything clearly, listened to my concerns and never made me feel rushed or pressured when important decisions had to be made. I felt heard, protected and properly represented throughout the day.

The negotiations were not easy, but Claudia remained focused and realistic and fought hard to achieve a resolution. With her help and guidance, I was able to reach a settlement that I am happy with and finally bring the proceedings to an end. She combined professionalism and excellent advocacy with genuine kindness and humanity at a time when I really needed both. I would recommend Claudia without hesitation to anyone facing financial remedy proceedings. ”
— Client

  • With a personable approach and a focus on efficiency, Claudia offers honest and confident family law representation, dedicated to achieving the best results for her clients.

    Claudia is keen to develop her practice in all areas of family law and has represented in public and private children and financial remedies cases for local authorities, parents and guardians.

    Prior to pupillage at Unit Chambers, Claudia was completing her Bar Training Course at BPP Law School in Manchester having previously achieved a 2.1 BA (Hons) Law degree from the University of Cambridge.

    Claudia has a significant amount of experience, having completed mini pupillages at Deans Court Chambers, Kings Chambers, 15 Winckley Square and Exchange Chambers. She has also volunteered as a marshal at Manchester Crown Court.

  • Bar Training Course (BTC Masters) BPP Law School, Manchester (2022-23)

    BA (Hons) Law, 2:1, University of Cambridge (2019-22)

    Scholarships

    Brick Court Chambers Scholarship - Middle Temple

    Bronze Pro Bono Award - University of Cambridge

    Woodcocks Solicitors Law Prize - Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

  • Family Law Bar Association

    The Northern Circuit

    The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

  • Deans Court Chambers - Mini Pupillage (Jan 2023)

    Deans Court Chambers - Mini Pupillage (virtual) (June 2022)

    Kings Chambers - Mini Pupillage (virtual) (Jan 2022)

    15 Winckley Square - Mini Pupillage (virtual) (August 2021)

    Exchange Chambers - Mini Pupillage (virtual) (August 2021)

    Manchester Crown Court - Marshalling (July 2019)

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