Partner
Daniel Chalmers
Dan joined Edwards Family Law as a Partner in November 2024.
Dan has significant experience in all aspects of family law. He specialises particularly in divorce and associated financial matters, representing clients in High Net Worth disputes involving assets in multiple jurisdictions. In recent years Dan has represented numerous Ultra High Net Worth individuals including sports professionals and celebrities having worked at a top Central London media and entertainment law firm.
Dan handles matters at all stages of a relationship including pre and post-nuptial agreements, civil partnership agreements, cohabitation agreements and Schedule 1 Children Act cases as well as all aspects of private law children cases, both domestic and international with experience in contentious leave to remove applications.
Dan handles matters at all stages of a relationship including pre and post-nuptial agreements, civil partnership agreements, cohabitation agreements and Schedule 1 Children Act cases as well as all aspects of private law children cases, both domestic and international with experience in contentious leave to remove applications.
Dan has also developed long-standing relationships with other family lawyers, often enabling him to reach cost effective and expedited settlements for his clients.
Dan is highly regarded and has been commended for building excellent client relationships and finding solutions to complex problems. Dan is ranked in the Legal Directories and has received plaudits from clients and professionals alike:
“Daniel Chalmers advises across the full spectrum of relationship agreements, including pre- and post-nuptial, civil partnership, and cohabitation agreements.”
– Legal 500
“Daniel Chalmers is an absolute star of the profession. He has a sharp mind that sets him apart from the competition. An all-around brilliant lawyer.”
– Legal 500
“Daniel Chalmers at Edwards Family Law is a fantastic recruit for Edwards Family Law. Loved by clients for good reason, he possesses a winning combination of tactical excellence, a highly effective negotiating style, and a supremely relaxed manner with clients. He is as cool as a cucumber. He is a natural family lawyer who makes an incredibly difficult job look easy.”
– Chambers HNW 2025
“Daniel Chalmers at Edwards Family Law came over from Clintons. He is phenomenal. He genuinely is a star on the rise. He is a great joiner for that firm.”
– Chambers HNW 2025
“He is a very good individual. I like being against him. It is always a fair tussle.”
– Chambers HNW 2025
“Daniel is able to communicate complex issues to clients in clear and precise terms, avoiding unnecessary conflict where possible. Daniel also has a reputation as an effective litigator.”
– UK 2025: Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
“Daniel is brilliant with clients and very sensible. He fights a case if it needs to be fought and finds solutions to complex problems.”
– UK 2025: Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
‘Daniel Chalmers is a match for the best in the profession, successfully running serious and heavy cases. Liked and respected by his peers for good reason, he is one of the future leaders of the profession.’
– Legal 500 2025
“Daniel is very bright, and able to deal with clients and opponents alike. He is able to cut through to what matters.”
– UK 2025: Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
‘Daniel Chalmers is very personable and knowledgeable. He is able to establish client’s confidence in his professional advice and put them at ease, which is a powerful combination.’
– Legal 500 2025