Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 1
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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.
Julian Bremner's broad practice encompasses financial disputes and nuptial agreements. "He would always explain all my options before advising me on the best course of action," a client says. Interviewees also praise his negotiation skills and "cheerful and reassuring demeanour."
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."
Chambers Review
Rayden Solicitors is a boutique family law firm based in St Albans, and is known in the market for its work in both matrimonial finance and private children law matters, including care arrangements and maintenance disputes. 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. The firm is also equipped to offer alternatives to litigation and able to advise on nuptial agreements.
Strengths
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"They have excellent technical legal knowledge and practical, common-sense problem-solving abilities."
"Raydens are excellent all round. They collaborate with me in order to come up with the right strategy, and the preparatory work is always top level."
"They have excellent technical legal knowledge and practical, common-sense problem-solving abilities."
"Raydens are excellent all round. They collaborate with me in order to come up with the right strategy, and the preparatory work is always top level."
Notable Practitioners
Founder of the firm 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 brilliant; she is absolutely top-drawer."
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 is one of the most forensic lawyers I know: he is all over the detail, very thorough in the way he gives advice and wants to know where the case is going right from the outset."
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.
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 a strong lawyer."
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