Harriet Chastney

education

Harriet obtained a First-Class Honours degree in Law at the University of Birmingham, before receiving a Distinction in the LPC and LLM at the University of Law. Her LLM dissertation focused on the reform of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and the introduction of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020.

career

Harriet trained at a full service law firm in Norfolk. Upon qualification, she moved to a firm in Cambridge with a highly respected family law team. She joined Vardags’ Cambridge office as an Assistant Solicitor in December 2024, where she advises on all matters concerning divorce and financial claims, private children law matters, and protective injunctions under the Family Law Act 1996.

Once qualified, Harriet provided pro bono advice to the Anglia Ruskin University Law Clinic and Cambridge Acorn Project on a variety of family law legal issues.

awards

Whilst at university, Harriet received the University of Birmingham Law School Centre for Professional Legal Education and Research Gold Award. 

Harriet is a Mediation Champion with The Family Mediation Trust.

personal

Harriet enjoys triathlon, paddle boarding, and taking trips driving and camping across Europe.

At university, Harriet participated in pro bono ‘Streetlaw’ programme, delivering legal education to school children