Kate Rayner

This review rates specifically to Kate Rayner who handled my divorce proceedings with a level of professionalism, pragmatism and empathy which was outstanding - I would have no hesitation in recommending Kate to anyone who needed family law advice

I have just completed a divorce this year using Stowe Family Law. My experience was excellent throughout. From the very first meeting Kate was very helpful, professional and clear with me about everything. This was especially valuable to me at what is clearly a difficult time personally and she made the whole process very straightforward. I would definitely recommend Stowe and would like to thank them for their help.

I found the firm very friendly and available when I needed them. They gave me great advice and got me to the result that I needed. I would firmly recommend them for their expertise in divorce matters.

Stowe Family Law provided an excellent service in relation to a very difficult divorce. They were supportive both professionally and personally. Kate Rayner is an outstanding solicitor and she managed my case perfectly. I have the utmost respect for her and her team. They genuinely cared about me and my outcome. I would highly recommend them.

For 18 months of my divorce process I had been rubbing along with a law firm that was painfully slow, unresponsive, I was being fobbed off with excruciating excuses for shoddy practice. It seemed like I was getting nowhere whilst my husband was treating me appallingly. I approached Kate Rayner at Stowe Family Law, who quietly listened to my completely stressed ramblings of getting nowhere with my divorce from my coercively controlling, emotionally abusive husband. Her response was a resounding and very definite,Yes! Of course we can help! From then on I was on a fast-moving, action-packed journey. Kate quickly identified this as a ‘needs’ case, she organised and approved a legal loan for me and the first FDR appointment was just 4 weeks later! Kate Recruited Simon Rowbotham as Counsel with experience of coercively abusive divorces; they become my phenomenal team and went on to represent me on four further hearings throughout the following year. Kate is an ‘action’ person, a stickler for precision, accuracy and efficiency. I had to step up too, Kate is a taskmaster(in a good way), information needed from me had to be in, up to scratch and on time! Kate, Simon and I worked as a team, I was in no doubt that they genuinely cared about my future and were striving for my best interest at all times. They manoeuvred around Lockdown in unprecedented times. My Team secured a Just and Victorious conclusion for me in December 2020. I have and will continue to recommend Kate Rayner to anyone needing a divorce lawyer and Simon Rowbotham as Counsel. Thanks again to you both.

I would highly recommend Kate’s legal expertise. Her advice and determination have been unequivocal. She has a very professional manner, tenacious, exceptionally calm and has been pragmatic throughout the entire process. Her knowledge and expertise in her field are outstanding. She has a fantastic judgement, she stands her ground, but also provided me with sound options. I always felt that I was in extremely safe hands and knew that she really was in it for the long haul to fight my case and obtain the best outcome she possible could for me.

I instructed Kate in 2017 and last week she expertly supported me at a final hearing. I have been so impressed with Stowe and clearly Kate’s role. She has been the perfect choice. She has been an excellent solicitor under extremely difficult condition. I know for a fact I wouldn’t have got to the end without having Kate on my side. I have a huge amount of respect for her as a solicitor and as a person. She is a lady, impeccably presented. I know no one else could have done a better job!