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London based Sarah Jane Lenihan from the Stowe Family Law Victoria office has been awarded Family Law Advanced Accreditation from The Law Society, following her initial accreditation in 2016. The Family Law Advanced Accreditation covers specialist areas of family law work. Members have shown that they have and will maintain the required level of competence and knowledge, as defined by the Law S...

Solicitor Claire Chisnall has joined the Ilkley office of Stowe Family Law, the UK’s largest specialist family law firm. Claire advises on all elements of the divorce process including any financial disputes and arrangements for children.  Prior to qualifying, Claire had a successful career in the mortgage industry before retraining in law at Leeds Beckett University. She said: “I am...

Senior Solicitor Jane Hockless has joined the Beverley office of Stowe Family Law, the UK’s largest specialist family law firm. Jane brings with her fourteen years of experience and advises on all aspects of family law including divorce, domestic abuse, financial settlements, children’s law and separation agreements for cohabitees. She said: “I am delighted to be joining Stowe Family ...

Nottingham based Maria Coster from Stowe Family Law has been recognised by Resolution, a leading national family law organisation, for her specialism in complex financial remedies and private children law. Resolution members are committed to a Code of Practice to resolve family law disputes in a constructive way to preserve people’s dignity and encourage agreements. Achievement of the Reso...

Senior Solicitor Alice Wightman has joined the London Chancery Lane office of Stowe Family Law, the UK’s largest specialist family law firm. She advises on all aspects of family law including divorce, private children’s disputes, nuptial agreements and separation agreements for cohabitees. She has particular experience in financial remedy cases involving non-matrimonial property, inherited ...

Lawyers at Stowe have been recognised nationally by Resolution, the UK’s leading family law organisation. Sarah Barr-Young and Mark Heppinstall from the Ilkley office and Camilla Burton-Baddeley from the Altrincham office are now accredited specialists in the areas of complex financial remedies and private children law. Resolution members are committed to a Code of Practice to resolve fami...

Whatever your story, we all need support with the emotional fallout from a relationship breakdown. Divorce and separation are extremely stressful times for all those involved. Parenting through a separation and divorce can be challenging and stressful. But there are tools and strategies that you can use to empower yourself to face the challenges head-on and help you, and your children cope bett...

We are proud to be sponsors of this year's Western Circuit Women's Forum International Women's Day Conference on Friday 8 March in Bristol. Titled Women in Law - Support, Retention, Progression the event brings together inspirational speakers to celebrate International Women's Day. International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political ac...

Lawyers from the Manchester region offices of Stowe Family Law, the UK's largest specialist family law firm, are celebrating being shortlisted for Team of the year – family at the Manchester Legal Awards. Stowe Family Law was founded in Leeds in 1982. Since then it has grown to 18 offices across England with three offices in the Manchester region: Manchester city centre, Wilmslow and Altrinch...

The Recruitment Team at Stowe Family Law, the UK's largest specialist family law firm, is celebrating making the finalist list for the Recruitment Team of the Year award at The FIRM Awards. Stowe has 18 offices based across the UK including London, Manchester, Bristol, Reading, Leeds, Birmingham and Nottingham. Its Head Office is based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Stowe, Head of Talent Acq...