Solicitor at Antony Clapp Solicitors

James Heywood

Solicitor - Solicitor

SRA ID: 368249

In his former role as the head of the matrimonial department of a Kent law firm, James worked on a wide variety of cases across the key family law disciplines. An accomplished and versatile solicitor, James deals with divorce and civil partnership dissolutions, advises in relation to the negotiation of complex financial settlements, deals with enforcement issues, drafts pre and post-nuptial agreements, and consent orders. He also represents clients at hearings within Financial Remedy proceedings. James also advises on cohabitation issues, drafts cohabitation agreements, or can advise on the financial and property issues following the breakdown of a relationship. In addition, James also deals with private law children matters and advises clients in respect of all issues concerning children and the breakdown of arrangements. If court proceedings are issued James can represent clients at the various hearings throughout their matter. In the event that a client requires protection from domestic abuse, James can assist in securing protective injunctions.

Holly Bank Chambers, Oasts Business Village, Red Hill, Wateringbury, ME18 5NN

Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas

Family Law

4.8/5 7 Client Reviews 7
  • Family Law 100%
7 Client Reviews

4.8/5

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  • Very Good
    1
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Mandy Riccardi
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November 11, 2024 20241111150054

Brilliant service

5

James was excellent. He handled a difficult and often hostile and obstructive ex partner calmly and with utmost professionalism and a hint of steel when required. I would highly recommend his services.

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Steven Smith
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October 16, 2024 20241016180507

Excellent advice, professional service, nice guy

5

James's was really easy to deal with and get along with, professional and efficient. I felt in safe hands and well advised throughout.

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Stephen ohara
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May 09, 2024 20240509183840

Service received

5

I highly recommend anthony clapp ( james heywood). James handled my divorce, he really knew his stuff. Guided me through the whole process he was always prompt in answering my emails. Very professional and I always felt i was in good hands

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Anonymous
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January 01, 2024 20240101150218

Divorce proceedings

5

James Heywood (Anthony Clapp) is a solicitor with extensive experience and this proved favourable in my case, as, based upon his recent experience with a client in a similar situation to mine, all of my financial settlement wishes were met, despite the likelihood that this would not occur. His guidance in the timely completion of all the necessary legal divorce documents at each stage of the process and before submission to the courts, whilst acting in my best interests at all times, proved to be entirely successful. He was friendly and approachable at all times, and gave a clear explanation of any legal-speak or terminology and always acted promptly in keeping me abreast of any changes or communications from my ex-wife's solicitors, and provided a clear monthly statement of monies owing for all legal services rendered.

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Ian Turner
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March 06, 2023 20230306150518

Divorce

4

Having established an earlier working relationship with James at his previous employer, I engaged his professional services for the matter of my divorce proceedings with him again, at his new employer.
He maintained a professional and dogged determination to get the job done from the start. I have been happy with the service provided, although Its been a frustrating 2 year period, through no fault of James's, but we got there eventually. Thank you.

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Simon
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July 22, 2022 20220722125315

James Heywood was excellent throughout

5

James Heywood was excellent throughout the divorce process and took a very pragmatic approach to bring the divorce to a successful conclusion. Unfortunately the other side were totally unreasonable in their demands throughout the entire process, but James was confident in where the case would ultimately settle and when the case progressed to an FDR the judge very much was in favour of the case James had built and it settled in line with expectations.

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David
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February 02, 2022
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David

5

In September 2021 I found myself in need of a solicitor,on recommendation I contacted the family law firm
Antony Clapp Solicitors and a meeting was arranged at their Maidstone office, it was at this meeting I met
Mr James Heywood, an experienced solicitor with many years to his credit and also to his credit he is a
nice fella, very easy to talk with but absolutely professional in his field, I was married when I met him, I am now divorced and have achieved the outcome I wanted, all thanks to James.
I would highly recommend this law firm and all of their staff Evey time. DT.

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About James Heywood

In his former role as the head of the matrimonial department of a Kent law firm, James worked on a wide variety of cases across the key family law disciplines. An accomplished and versatile solicitor, James deals with divorce and civil partnership dissolutions, advises in relation to the negotiation of complex financial settlements, deals with enforcement issues, drafts pre and post-nuptial agreements, and consent orders. He also represents clients at hearings within Financial Remedy proceedings. James also advises on cohabitation issues, drafts cohabitation agreements, or can advise on the financial and property issues following the breakdown of a relationship. In addition, James also deals with private law children matters and advises clients in respect of all issues concerning children and the breakdown of arrangements. If court proceedings are issued James can represent clients at the various hearings throughout their matter. In the event that a client requires protection from domestic abuse, James can assist in securing protective injunctions.

Languages Spoken: English

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Antony Clapp Solicitors

Holly Bank Chambers

Oasts Business Village

Red Hill

Wateringbury

ME18 5NN



Phone 01622815940

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

01/08/06

23/08/22

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

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