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Rayden Solicitors
3RD FLOOR
2 EDMUND GARDENS
121 EDMUND STREET
B3 2HJ
England

Private client > Family: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx Tier 1

Rayden Solicitors houses a ‘fantastic team of superb lawyers‘, which assists clients with a variety of issues, including shared care order applications, shared care arrangements, and the division of matrimonial assets. Rated by clients as ‘one of the best solicitors around‘, Katherine Rayden heads up the practice from St Albans and primarily acts for high-net-worth individuals on the settlement of financial disputes and relationship breakdowns, often drafting pre and post-nuptial agreements. Emily Watson works out of the Berkhamsted office, and is particularly adept handling cases concerning permanent removal and international trust structures. In Beaconsfield, the ‘fantasticJulian Bremner frequently dispenses advice on financial issues, particularly with a cross-border aspect; while in Bishop’s Stortford, Rosalind Fitzgerald was promoted to partner in October 2022 and has broad expertise spanning surrogacy and fertility cases. In Beaconsfield, Rupinder Rai regularly acts in child arrangement proceedings, including Schedule 1 issues.

Practice head(s):

Katherine Rayden

Other key lawyers:

Paula Butterworth; Emily Watson; Julian Bremner; Rosalind Fitzgerald; Abby Westell; Rupinder Rai

Testimonials

‘The team is consistently impressive in terms of their ability to build fantastic, trusting relationships with their clients and also in their in depth knowledge and understanding of the issues which arise. The firm is also incredibly approachable.’

‘What a great firm. Raydens have largely taken over the market, and for good reason; they are well organised, well motivated and dedicated to their clients.’

‘Katherine Rayden remains at the absolute top of the tree – there is no better divorce lawyer in this part of the country.’

Julian Bremner is fantastic, and I really rate Rupi Rai, I am always very impressed by her.’

‘Excellent team of individuals who work collaboratively to best meet client needs. My experience is that they go above and beyond to make themselves available to clients, particularly anxious clients. Excellent people skills and they know when to bring in counsel but do not do so unnecessarily – a team able to make their own decisions.’

‘Katy Rayden leads the team and her knowledge and her ability to see strategy in a case is exceptional.’

‘Katy Rayden’s firm is first rate. She has a fantastic team of superb lawyers, who routinely achieve the very best results for their clients. Be it a complex and high-value case or more straightforward, clients are assured the best representation.’

‘Katy Rayden’s reputation goes before her. She is admired and feared in the family law world. One of the best solicitors around.’

Private client > Family: Essex Tier 4

Rayden Solicitors operates from its office in Epping and is led by Stuart Clark and Nazia Rashid, who joined the department in October 2022 from Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP. Described as a ‘brilliant legal mind’, Clark is well versed in handling all financial aspects of separations and specialises in divorces with international elements, while Rashid’s practice includes niche expertise in non-qualifying ceremony of marriage or marriage abroad issues.

Practice head(s):

Stuart Clark; Nazia Rashid

Other key lawyers:

Sara Roddis; Mehnaz Zanil

Testimonials

‘Nazia Rashid is my solicitor. She is outstanding. I am so so so glad that she is looking after me. She is an absolute star, and I don’t know where I would be without her.’

‘No matter what the problem, they always had a person that could help find a solution for me. These guys are the best!’

‘Mehnaz Zanil was always available on call. I really appreciate all her efforts.’

‘One of the best and most competitive boutique firms in the South East. I could not recommend the whole team more highly. They are excellent collaborators. Their key strength is teamwork.’

‘Stuart Clark – a brilliant legal mind – chews through problems. He always has a solution however complex the issue and is charming to boot.’

‘Sara Roddis is an up and coming associate solicitor. Quite amazing, she has experience and calmness far beyond her years. She is one of the hardest working associates I have come across.’

‘Specialist Family Law practice with a breadth and depth of knowledge.’

‘The team is very close knit which means they work together very well. They have excellent links internationally which is important for international family law cases. They also collectively have a high level of expertise.’

Private client > Family

Private client > Family: Birmingham

Rayden Solicitors has recently opened an office in Birmingham that is led by Mary Kaye (formerly of Shakespeare Martineau LLP). Kaye has a ‘stellar reputation in the Birmingham legal community and beyond’.

West Midlands > Private client > Family: Birmingham

Rayden Solicitors has recently opened an office in Birmingham that is led by Mary Kaye (formerly of Shakespeare Martineau LLP). Kaye has a ‘stellar reputation in the Birmingham legal community and beyond’.