Family/Matrimonial
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Executive Chairman and CEO: Ken Fowlie
Senior Partner: Julian Hawkhead
Regional Director – South West and Wales – Louise Chipchase
Regional Director – London and South East: Jemma Slavin
Regional Director – North and Midlands: Rachel Roberts
26 Partners
29 Team Leader Partners
Stowe Family Law is the UK’s largest team of dedicated family solicitors. The award-winning firm has been helping families across the UK with their matters for over 50 years. Their years of expertise mean the team has the skills and knowledge to guide their clients through their case with ease. Stowe Family Law is a powerhouse for family law matters, covering divorce, finances, child law, fertility, unmarried couples, and domestic abuse support.
Known for their unwavering support and expertise, the law firm understands just how difficult this time is for the whole family, which is why their family lawyers support clients from the very beginning. No two cases are the same, but their experts always offer care and expert advice tailored to each situation. This way, Stowe’s clients get the right solution for their needs.
They’re recognised by The Times, The Financial Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Independent. Stowe has also featured on The Martin Lewis Money Show, BBC Radio, and Times Radio. On top of that, they’ve been named as the Times Best Law Firm and in The Lawyer Top 100.
Stowe is undoubtedly a leader in the field, but that hasn’t impacted their vision – ensuring every case is handled with care, and clients are the top priority.
Stowe Family Law has over 90 offices across the country, which means the team can support as many UK families as possible. Their solicitors are committed to supporting clients with their family law matters, so they can move forward in life with confidence.
No two divorces are the same, which is why Stowe offers an assortment of divorce services. From fixed fee and online divorce to high-net-worth individuals and international divorce, their specialists have experience in it all.
Stowe Family Law’s child arrangement order lawyers work closely with clients to prioritise the welfare of their children and create agreements that work for the entire family.
How to end a civil partnership isn’t well known, which is why Stowe has a dedicated team of civil partnership dissolution solicitors. They help clients navigate their dissolution, answering any questions and calming any concerns.
Stowe Family Law’s cohabitation lawyers tailor cohabitation agreements to clients’ specific situations, so they can have peace of mind that they have the rights they need when moving in with a significant other.
Stowe has a dedicated team of domestic abuse solicitors who have helped numerous survivors across the UK to feel safe and ready to move forward with life.
Financial settlements and asset division
Their divorce financial settlement lawyers ensure clients reach a fair settlement amid divorce.
The team has dedicated lawyers that provide prenuptial agreements as well as postnuptial agreements.
Stowe Family Law’s international divorce solicitors have helped numerous clients with their international family law matters from various countries.
Stowe works closely with a team of specialist mediators to provide a safe, constructive, and collaborative approach to resolution that keeps the best interests of their clients paramount.
Stowe’s fertility solicitors help numerous UK families achieve their dreams through surrogacy, adoption, and donor conception.
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