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Excellence in client service

Stowe Family Law is one of the leading UK family law firms, focusing solely on family law matters such as divorce, private children law and financial negotiations. Our experienced lawyers specialise in supporting unmarried couples through separation, drafting prenuptial agreements and fertility law, including surrogacy arrangements.

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We’re proud to be recognised for our excellence in client service and legal expertise through our inclusion in notable legal directories, our memberships, accreditations and awards. These accolades acknowledge the dedication of Stowe lawyers to providing exceptional quality advice, both locally and nationally.

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What our clients say

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We regularly appear in popular consumer publications

Professional memberships and accreditations

Chambers and Partners

Legal500

Resolution

Chambers and Partners

In the Chambers and Partners 2026 directory, we were awarded the title of Leading Firm.

14 lawyers appear individually in the Chambers and Partners rankings including Senior Partner Julian Hawkhead, Emma Newman and Rachel Roberts who are recognised as Eminent Practitioners.

Managing Partners Beth Sheridan (East Midlands) and Rebecca Calden-Storr (Birmingham and West Midlands) are Band 3 ranked lawyers. Also Band 3 are Partners Sarah Crilly (Newcastle), Joanna Newton (Bristol) and Angela Sussens (Leeds).

Band 4 ranked lawyers are Managing Partner Helen Miller (North West) and Partner Rachel Fisher (Cheltenham).

Senior Associates Hollie Murray (Newcastle) and Laura Stocks (Birmingham) are recognised in Chambers and Partners as Associates to Watch. Partner Florence Ashcroft-Lane (Nottingham) is ranked as Up-and-Coming.

We are featured across 49 recommendations for teams and individuals.

Chambers Ranked in UK 2026 - Stowe Family Law LLP

Legal500

We’re proud to be a Leading Firm recognised by Legal500.

Many of our family lawyers have been ranked in the Legal 500 2026 edition, including Marjha Golding-Evans, Managing Partner South West and Wales and Sarah Crilly, Partner in Newcastle, North Shields and Middlesbrough were ranked as Next Generation Partners.

Hollie Murray, Senior Associate in Newcastle, North Shields and Middlesbrough was named as a Leading Associate.

54 expert family lawyers were Recommended in the rankings and 11 regions covered by Stowe Family Law offices were tiered, reflecting the depth and breadth of professionalism and excellence in client service across our locations.

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Resolution

Many of our lawyers are both members of and accredited by Resolution. Resolution exists as a community of family law professionals who work within the system to better support families and individuals to resolve their disputes in a constructive way, producing better foundations for life after family breakdown.

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We offer an award-winning service

Industry awards

We are committed to contributing to the development of the legal industry and this is reflected in our involvement in numerous industry awards. We are delighted to have been recognised, shortlisted and to have won prestigious titles across the legal sector.

The Times Top 200

We have consistently appeared in The Times Top 200 Law Firms in the UK. We were again recognised as a top firm in 2026.

ePrivate Client

We’re proud to be an ePrivate Client Top Law Firm 2024. This listing is a ranking of the top private-wealth focused law firms in the UK.

Citywealth Top 75

Senior Partner Julian Hawkhead and London Partner Shivi Rajput are ranked among Citywealth’s Top 75 lawyers of 2026.

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The Lawyer UK 200

We are ranked by The Lawyer, an esteemed legal publication and intelligence resource, in their UK Top 200 law firms.

British Family Law Awards

The British Family Law Awards are run by Today’s Media. We were shortlisted for Family Law Firm of the Year (National) 2024.

Doyle’s Guide

Julian Hawkhead, Senior Partner, is ranked as a Recommended Family & Divorce Lawyer in Leeds and West Yorkshire 2025.

Becka Headley accepts CILEX award

Women and Diversity in Law

Shanika Haynes, a Partner in our Leeds office, was shortlisted for the award for DE&I champion of the year in a legal role at the Women and Diversity in law awards 2024.

Legal500 Northern Powerhouse

The Legal500 Northern Powerhouse awards are shortlisted based on research conducted by Legal500. Senior Associate David Allen was shortlisted as a Rising Star in the category of Private Client in 2024.

LexisNexis

Stowe was shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year (Northern) and Family Law Workplace of the Year at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2023.

CILEX National Paralegal Awards

We are committed to supporting junior colleagues through their progression and nurturing paralegals through qualification and beyond. An esteemed title was awarded to Becka Headley, currently a Trainee Solicitor, at the CILEX National Paralegal awards in 2024. Becka was named Best Family Law Paralegal.

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Local awards

With offices across over 100 locations in England and Wales, we are recognised regionally, as well as on a national scale. Our success in local awards reflects the impact we have on individual communities through our dedicated, tailored service.

Hampshire Law Society

We were named Large Law Firm of the Year at the Hampshire Law Society Awards in 2025.

Worcester Law Society

Partner Helen Hanson was shortlisted for Solicitor of the Year at the Worcester Law Society Awards 2025.

Nottinghamshire Law Society

The team in Nottingham were shortlisted for Team of the Year at the Nottingham Legal Awards in 2024.

Surrey Law Society

Our Surrey team was delighted to be recognised in several categories at the Surrey Law Society Awards 2024. We were shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year, Family Law Team of the Year, and Employer of the Year.

Yorkshire Law Society

Our Yorkshire team was recognised through their shortlisting in two categories at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2024: Medium Firm of the Year and Niche Firm of the Year.

BB&O Law Society

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Law Society Awards shortlisted Stowe for Law Firm of the Year. Emily Beven and Gemma Davison were both shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year.

Bristol Law Society

Katy Jordan was shortlisted for Junior Lawyer of the Year at the Bristol Law Society Awards 2023.

Wales Legal Awards

Stowe Family Law was shortlisted for the categories of Niche Law Firm of the Year and Family Law Team of the Year at the Wales Legal Awards 2023.

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Client feedback

First and foremost, we serve our clients. Our recognition as a reputable and trustworthy family law firm is solidified by what our clients say about us.

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What our clients say

Amy Turner
Nov 2025
I had my initial meeting to discuss separation proceedings at the Lincoln office. I found the advice given straightforward and easy to understand, with Amy being compassionate and generous with her time.
—R Morrell show more
Beth Sheridan
Sep 2020
Beth has been supportive and attentive, always quick to respond to queries and explain procedure and options. The case was reasonably complex and Beth was proactive in helping to move things forward….it was a stressful time but I felt confident I had a great professional on my side.
—Anon show more
Daniela Da Silva
Sep 2023
I met with Daniela for the first time today and she was extremely compassionate, knowledgeable and supportive. I'm looking forward to working together.
—Ms E T show more
Daniela Da Silva
Jun 2024
You know when you find your person? and you “click” in the first minutes? And the energy of that person does good to your own frequency and you feel trust? Well, this is what I felt having the luck to talk with Daniela da Silva on a Wednesday afternoon. She grounded me with legal advice, she made space for me to express myself and I had the ease to be exposed whilst also being believed for what I have been through and accepted for what I experience at the moment. All is well with me now after having her on my side. I feel she could and will be my voice into a legal battle, I didn’t even wanted to be a part. Grateful
—Ms D G show more
Rachel Roberts
Dec 2019
Rachel Roberts has a fantastic reputation and its very well deserved. I wouldn't recommend anyone else.
—Mrs D show more
Jemma Slavin
Jun 2019
I was advised to use Jemma Slavin at Stowe whilst going through an extremely difficult and lengthy divorce. Jemma was amazing. Jemma gave brilliant advice, was able to set my mind at ease when difficult situations arose and more than anything was totally approachable and available like a friend if ever I was struggling. My divorce was a very bitter one however I felt in completely safe hands and comforted by the fact that I knew I had the best representation I could get. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jemma to anyone needing a family lawyer. I am out the other side now and cannot thank Jemma and her team enough for such great support, professionalism and basically getting me the result I hoped for.
—Mrs J show more
Emma Newman
Oct 2019
I was recommended to contact Emma Newman a number of years ago regarding what I hoped to be a straight forward divorce. Sadly it turned into an acrimonious journey of nearly 3 years. Emma was amazingly supportive, kept me sane and on track and through her commensurate professionalism, ensured we ended with a balanced and fair outcome for all parties. I honestly could not hold her and Stowe in higher regard and would recommend without any reservation.
—Mr F show more
Rachel Roberts
Jul 2018
Their knowledge, expertise, advice and confidence gave me the confidence, courage, belief and strength needed to help me through my divorce.
—Mrs O show more

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Rachel is Stowe's UK Managing Director and has been with the firm for over 20 years. She's a Resolution Specialist and is ranked as an Eminent Practitioner by Chambers & Partners. Rachel specialises in all aspects of family law, with a particular focus on dealing with divorce finances.

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