にかかっては (ni-kakatte-wa): In someone's hands; when handled by

In someone's hands; when handled by

person N + にかかっては
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.

Introduces someone's characteristic ability or way of handling things, approvingly or critically according to context.

あの職人にかかっては、古い椅子も新品のようになる。

In that craftsperson's hands, even an old chair becomes like new.

彼女にかかっては、難しい説明も分かりやすい話に変わる。

In her hands, even a difficult explanation becomes an easy-to-understand account.

祖母にかかっては、残り物も立派な料理になる。

In my grandmother's hands, even leftovers become a fine meal.

彼にかかっては、どんな質問も冗談にされてしまう。

When he handles them, every question ends up turned into a joke.

その編集者にかかっては、長い原稿もすっきりまとまる。

In that editor's hands, even a long manuscript becomes concise and well organized.