“Fiona McLeman is the Founder and Managing Partner of FM Family Law and a highly respected family lawyer with more than three decades of experience dedicated exclusively to family law. Known for her compassionate and pragmatic approach, she advises individuals and couples on divorce, financial settlements and children matters with a strong focus on achieving constructive and amicable outcomes. A longstanding member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in pensions and children issues, Fiona is also a leading advocate of collaborative divorce and the Resolution Together model. Her thoughtful guidance and client-centred approach have made her a trusted adviser for families seeking clarity and stability during times of significant change.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial 2026

Fiona McLeman is the Founder and Managing Partner of FM Family Law and a highly experienced family lawyer with more than 30 years of practice dedicated exclusively to family law. Known for her compassionate and practical approach, Fiona has built a reputation for helping individuals and couples navigate divorce and separation with dignity, clarity and confidence.

Fiona qualified as a solicitor in 1996 and established FM Family Law in 2011. Over the course of her career she has become widely recognised for her expertise in matrimonial finance, children matters and collaborative family law. Her work focuses on helping clients move forward from uncertainty and conflict toward stable and positive outcomes for themselves and their families.

Approach to Family Law

Fiona believes that strong relationships between lawyer and client are fundamental to achieving the best results in family law matters. She is committed to building supportive and trusted partnerships with her clients, guiding them carefully through what can often be one of the most emotionally challenging periods of their lives.

A passionate advocate of constructive dispute resolution, Fiona specialises in collaborative and non-confrontational approaches to divorce wherever possible. She particularly enjoys working with couples through the Resolution Together “one lawyer, one couple” model, helping separating partners reach amicable agreements without unnecessary conflict.

Areas of Expertise

• Divorce and separation
• Matrimonial finance and financial settlements
• Children and parenting disputes
• Pension-related financial disputes
• Collaborative divorce
• Resolution Together (one lawyer, one couple model)
• Alternative dispute resolution and mediation

Professional Recognition

Fiona’s expertise and client-focused approach have earned recognition from leading legal directories and professional organisations.

• Resolution Accredited Specialist – Pensions & Children Matters
• Leading Lawyer – Wiselaw

Chambers and Partners: “She demonstrated care and compassion throughout the entire matter. Coupled with her extensive legal knowledge, this ensured that the advice I was given was tailored to my situation.”

Legal 500: “The best matrimonial finance lawyer in Cambridge.”

Professional Memberships

• Member of Resolution since 1997
• Resolution Accredited Specialist (awarded 2000)
• Collaborative Family Lawyer since 2000
• Resolution Together Lawyer

In recognition of her long-standing contribution to the legal profession, Fiona will serve as President of the Cambridgeshire Law Society in 2026.

Client-Focused Representation

For Fiona, the most rewarding aspect of family law is helping clients move from uncertainty and anxiety toward a more settled and positive future. Her thoughtful, empathetic and strategic approach ensures that clients feel supported at every stage of the process.

Through collaborative problem-solving and practical legal advice, Fiona works to help families resolve disputes constructively and move forward with confidence.

Contact

Phone: 01223 229933
Mobile: 07894 095775
Email: fiona@fmfamilylaw.co.uk