LONDON, 19 January 2026
Stowe Family Law (Stowe), one of the UK’s leading technology-enabled family law firms, today announced it has completed an investment in Unified Lawyers (Unified), a highly regarded specialist family law practice with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland.
Established in 2014, Unified is one of Australia’s largest, fastest-growing, and most innovative specialist family law firms, serving clients throughout Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.
The Unified founders and their team will continue to operate the firm, in partnership with Stowe.
This agreement marks Stowe’s first investment outside the UK and represents a significant step in its mission to become the first choice for family law by offering compassionate, high-quality services in the UK and beyond.
Australia was chosen as a priority international market due to its mature legal system, strong regulatory alignment with the UK, and strong demand for high-quality family law services. The market also presents a strong cultural fit and shared client values, providing an ideal foundation for international expansion.
Backed by Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, Stowe has built a reputation for combining empathy with innovation. With more than 90 offices across the UK, its team of nearly 400 lawyers and professionals supports over 5,000 clients each year in divorce, financial settlements and complex children matters. In the fiscal year ending March 2025, the firm achieved revenue of approximately £50 million, reflecting sustained growth and placing it among the top 100 law firms in the UK.
Ken Fowlie, Executive Chairman at Stowe Family Law, said: “Our purpose has always been to help people navigate family change with confidence and compassion. Expanding into Australia allows us to do that for even more families, while building on our reputation for combining empathy, expertise, and innovation.
With the investment and support of Investcorp, we’ve been able to accelerate our growth and technology strategy, strengthening our ability to deliver an outstanding client experience. Unified shares our values and commitment to holistic client care. Together, we’ll work in partnership to create a more connected and compassionate model for family law, one that’s powered by technology but driven by people.”
Mark Machaalani, CEO of Unified Lawyers said: “Partnering with Stowe is an exciting opportunity to build on what we have already achieved by joining a firm that shares our passion for helping people through life’s most challenging times. We’re aligned in our values, innovative use of technology and approach to client care. With a team of over 60 lawyers and professionals across key metropolitan hubs, we’re proud to bring deep local expertise to this international partnership.”
By joining forces with Stowe, Unified will benefit from access to enhanced resources, operational expertise, and international perspectives gained from Stowe’s experience, taking the business to the next level and accelerating its growth across Australia.
Since becoming Stowe’s majority owner, Investcorp has invested significantly in growth and technology to enhance client experience and improve how family law is delivered, as part of the firm’s 5-year plan, Stowe 3.0. As part of the strategy, Stowe aims to serve more than 10,000 clients by 2029 and offer more integrated and bespoke support to families navigating change.
This international step reflects Stowe’s confidence in its scalable, technology-led model and its commitment to meeting resilient demand for high-quality family law services globally.
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