Highly capable at ‘servicing the needs of the whole spectrum of family cases’, Stowe Family Law LLP houses a team that regularly acts for high-net worth individuals and families, and their representation of these clients in financial matters and complex cases is a specialism of note. The team was strengthened by the acquisition of Hawkins Family Law in June 2024. In St Albans, Rachel Watson heads up the team operating across an array of sectors, with a particular strength in complex financial remedy cases, especially those involving inherited assets after separation and TOLATA disputes. Milton Keynes-based Helen Taylor leverages decades of family law experience to regularly handle complex financial settlements involving businesses, trusts, pensions, and international assets, as well as private law children matters, including abduction cases. Annabel Hayward joined the firm in 2024 and brings expertise in prenuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes, with a focus on complex asset structures and inherited wealth.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stowe Family Law are a nationwide firm with a huge number of extremely talented family lawyers. They are efficient and price sensitive and capable of servicing the needs of the whole spectrum of family cases, from big money to smaller money.'
- 'Maryana Tuka is extremely detailed and hardworking. She is a pleasure to work with and someone I rate highly and have recommended.'
- 'Natalie Nero did some excellent work for me. She was calm and focused in often fraught and pressured circumstances. Impressive.’
‘For over 10 years I have had excellent and compassionate support from Hawkins Family Law, now part of Stowe Family Law. The process I have faced over these 10 years has been incredibly stressful, and the team have at all times sought to support me through a time I have found so difficult with good advice and support. They have always tried to work to my limited budget and have employed excellent barristers.’
‘Annabel Hayward has worked on my account for the last 5 years approximately and has given my requirements real focus and attention. She has been empathetic and supportive, always giving excellent advice and predicting outcomes far into the future.'
'Stowe Family Law is a force to be reckoned with. Stowe is the go-to firm for the full suite of Family Law services, with particular strengths in finance, children and cross-border children disputes. This, coupled with a polished commercial service, places it ahead of its competitors.'
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Rachel Watson
Other key lawyers
Sarah Scriven; Helen Taylor; Annabel Hayward; Natalie Nero; Maryana Tuka