Adam Maguire

Adam Maguire is a family law solicitor specialising exclusively in financial remedy work on divorce, including the division of matrimonial and non‑matrimonial assets and the negotiation and drafting of pre‑nuptial and post‑nuptial agreements.

Based in Birmingham, Adam advises clients nationally and internationally on divorce finances, from straightforward settlements to complex, high‑value financial remedy cases involving businesses, trusts, pensions and multiple asset classes.

Adam does not undertake children law work, allowing him to focus entirely on financial remedy proceedings and on achieving fair financial outcomes through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution and contested court proceedings where necessary.

With over a decade of experience specialising exclusively in financial remedy matters, alongside advising on pre‑ and post‑nuptial agreements, clients instruct Adam for clear, practical advice and a focused approach to resolving the financial consequences of relationship breakdown. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities, explain options in plain English and pursue outcomes that balance fairness, certainty and cost‑effectiveness, whether matters are resolved by agreement or determined by the court.

Adam is regularly instructed in high‑value and complex financial remedy proceedings involving significant wealth, including cases with business interests, trusts, pensions, inherited and pre‑marital assets and disputed nuptial agreements.

Adam also advises on financial claims between unmarried cohabitees.

While Adam does not undertake children law work, he works closely with colleagues in the Birmingham Family Team who specialise in complex disputes concerning children, ensuring clients receive seamless advice where parallel issues arise.

Adam is a Partner in the Family Team. He joined Clarke Willmott in 2022 following over five years at national law firm Shoosmiths, where he headed the Birmingham Family Team. Before that, he spent five years at a regional law firm.

How Adam can help you

Adam advises clients exclusively on divorce finances and financial remedy proceedings, providing swift, strategic and commercially focused advice. He is known for identifying the key financial issues early and guiding clients toward fair and cost‑effective outcomes. Adam regularly advises on:

• Financial remedy proceedings on divorce and dissolution
• High‑value divorce and complex financial settlements
• Pre‑nuptial and post‑nuptial agreements
• Variation, enforcement and set‑aside of financial orders
• Complex pension arrangements
• Family business and trust structures
• Financial disputes between unmarried cohabitees

Adam in the media

• Clarke Willmott recognised in latest rankings from legal directory – Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
• Law firm’s West Midlands family team recognised in trusted legal directory that highlights the UK’s top lawyers and law firms – Express and Star
• Major conference brings hundreds of family lawyers to Birmingham – Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
• Law firm partner to chair group for family justice professionals – Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
• Law firm’s Birmingham office achieves top rankings in 2025 Chambers & Partners guide – Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
• Potanin v Potanina divorce case continues – Solicitors Journal
• Birmingham lawyer announced as the new chair of the West Midlands Resolution group – Solicitors Journal
• Protecting inheritance from divorce – Solicitors Journal
• I’m getting divorced – now what? – pro-manchester
• Peer votes elevate two Birmingham divorce lawyers in Doyle’s Guide – Law News
• Clarke Willmott’s Birmingham Office Improves on Already Impressive Leg – Black Country Chamber of Commerce
• Birmingham lawyer recognised for family dispute resolution work – Birmingham World
• Edward Fennell’s Legal Diary – The Legal Diary
• Adam Maguire, partner and family law expert at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP looks at how to protect inheritance from divorce – Law News
• People: New family partner for law firm; Steel fabricator forges new management team; and more – TheBusinessDesk.com
• Awards Finalists 2025 – Resolution
• Personal Injury Compensation & Relationship Breakdown – A Practical Toolkit – MBL Seminars

Recognition for Adam

Adam is regularly recognised for his expertise in financial remedy work and has been recommended in the Legal 500 since 2017. He has been named a “Rising Star”, a “Next Generation Partner”, and is ranked Band 2 in Chambers and Partners for Birmingham and the surrounding area.

Adam is highly regarded for his technical ability and expertise. He was shortlisted for Partner of the Year at the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards 2024 and Resolution Solicitor of the Year at the national Resolution Family Law Awards 2025. He is a former Chair of Resolution West Midlands, a regular public speaker and a published author on family law. Adam was tecommended in Doyles’ Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers, Birmingham 2026

“Adam’s advice to clients is always spot on. He has the very highest professional calibre.”  – Chambers and Partners

“He has an excellent mind, a great eye for detail and handles complex family finance cases with ease. He has a calm and thoughtful manner, dealing with challenging cases (and clients) with sensitivity, and is easily able to communicate complex arrangements to them in a simple and digestible fashion.” – Legal 500