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The Stowe Family Law team is the UK’s biggest team of specialist family law solicitors. Our lawyers have won multiple awards thanks to their commitment to client success, care, and their unrivalled knowledge.
We have over 90 law offices spread across the UK, which means we’re able to aid as many families as possible. We’re proud to say that four of our Yorkshire lawyers have been recognised: Julian Hawkhead, Senior Partner at our Harrogate law office, is an Eminent practitioner, Rachel Roberts, Regional Director of our law office in Huddersfield, is Eminent Practitioner, Angela Sussens, Partner at our Leeds law office, is a Band Three, and Charlotte Newman, Partner also at our law office in Leeds, is Up and coming.
Chambers and Partners says our Yorkshire department “[has] a huge breadth of knowledge across the firm to enable them to handle any matter.”
We help clients both in the Family Court and also offer various services for alternative dispute resolution. This is so that we can provide our clients with the right solution for their unique needs – giving them the best chance to succeed.
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They have a huge breadth of knowledge across the firm to enable them to handle any matter.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKThe whole team make you feel like you are part of the family.
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Eminent Practitioners 
Eminent Practitioners Julian Hawkhead
Senior partner Julian Hawkhead handles complex matrimonial finance disputes, including those resolved through both the courts and collaborative law proceedings. He also negotiates prenuptial agreements for high net worth individuals.
He is very good and sensible.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKJulian prepares cases really well. I have been impressed.
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Eminent Practitioners 
Eminent Practitioners Rachel Roberts
Rachel Roberts advises on high-value financial remedy proceedings as well as cohabitation disputes and offers further expertise in children cases, including contact arrangements and contested adoptions.
Rachel is a very experienced lawyer.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKRachel is great to work with on a case. She is clear in her position and sensible in trying to reach a deal.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Angela Sussens
Angela Sussens focuses her practice on matrimonial finance work, including divorces concerning multiple jurisdictions as well as complex business and financial structures.
Angela was amazing and very easy to communicate with.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKAngela is very realistic and knowledgeable but she fights her client's corner.
Family/Matrimonial respondentUKAngela is hugely hard-working and really good at client care. She works incredibly hard to get the case in shape and she is meticulous.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Charlotte Newman
Charlotte Newman impresses with her wide-ranging expertise in family law. She advises on high net worth financial remedies as well as issues pertaining to private children law.
Ranked Individuals at Stowe Family Law LLP (4)
Yorkshire
Julian Hawkhead
Family/Matrimonial
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Charlotte Newman
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