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Boutique family law firm known in the market for its work in both matrimonial finance and private law children matters. Advises high net worth individuals and foreign nationals on complex separation and asset division cases, often including trust structures, overseas assets and business interests. A client says: "I felt like they knew my case inside out. They were honest about what could practically be achieved."

The "excellent"  Katherine Rayden advises on high-value financial matrimonial disputes and complex private children law matters, including international relocations. "Excellent knowledge, tempered with sensible, common-sense advice and guidance," a client reports.

Paula Butterworth assists with separation-related financial matters and Children Act proceedings. "She kept me informed and explained things very clearly, ensuring that I understood everything," a client says. Another source describes her as "very good to deal with and very sensible."

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Family/Matrimonial - Thames Valley

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Rayden Solicitors is a boutique family law firm based in St Albans, known in the market for its work in both matrimonial finance and private children law matters. The team advises high net worth individuals and foreign nationals on complex separation and asset division cases, often including trust structures, overseas assets and business interests, along with child arrangements and maintenance disputes. The firm is also equipped to offer alternatives to litigation and able to advise on nuptial agreements.

Strengths

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Rayden Solicitors provide clear, professional advice, clear pricing, great communication and clear expectations of outcomes.

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Rayden Solicitors is an experienced and compassionate firm.

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The team communicates well and all staff are very friendly, prompt and professional.

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The firm is extremely accurate, knowledgeable and pays attention to detail.

Family/Matrimonial respondent
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Rayden Solicitors provides exemplary advice and guidance. The legal position is always clearly laid out and invaluable guidance is given as to the most appropriate way forward at each stage.

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Notable Practitioners

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Katherine Rayden
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Katherine Rayden
Head of Family/Matrimonial
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Band 1

Katherine Rayden often represents clients in proceedings with one of the parties based abroad. She advises on high-value financial matters involving overseas assets and the enforcement of child maintenance.

Katherine Rayden is excellent to work with.

Katherine Rayden is a fierce advocate for her clients in a very positive way.

She is fabulous.

She is absolutely brilliant at conveying to clients how on their side she is. Even if they are taking the most unreasonable position, she has a knack of making them understand she's on their side.

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Paula Butterworth
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Paula Butterworth
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Band 2
Paula Butterworth is a trained collaborative lawyer who assists clients with a broad range of family law matters. She advises on high-value financial remedy proceedings, as well as private child arrangements following divorce and separation.

She is fantastic.

Paula gives supportive and constructive advice.

Paula Butterworth is a very sensible lawyer.

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Julian Bremner
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Julian Bremner
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Band 3
Julian Bremner has deep expertise in matrimonial finance cases, with notable experience in matters involving high-value assets. He is similarly adept at advising on private children matters, including disputes regarding contact and custody arrangements. He is also a qualified financial arbitrator.

Julian Bremner is a very impressive guy, has a nice working relationship with clients and is a very good solicitor.

Julian knows what he is doing and protects his clients' position well.

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Emily Watson
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Emily Watson
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Band 4
Emily Watson advises on financial remedy matters involving overseas assets and spousal maintenance orders. She is also adept at handling complex disputes regarding children, including cases of abuse and parental alienation.

Emily Watson is very understated, which belies a steely interior, and she has an eye for detail that is quite remarkable.

Emily understood what I needed very quickly and continued to show a good understanding of the situation.

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Katherine Rayden
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Katherine Rayden
Head of Family/Matrimonial
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Paula Butterworth
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Paula Butterworth
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Band 2
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Julian Bremner
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Julian Bremner
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Emily Watson
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Emily Watson
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Members

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Katherine Rayden

Katherine Rayden

Head of Department