Rachel Roberts

Specialisms

Rachel specialises in all aspects of family law but has particular expertise in dealing with divorce finances after a marriage breakdown.

Rachel’s experience in financial cases includes cases involving substantial income and capital, both in this country and abroad, as well as complex financial, business, and trust structures.

Training & employment experience

Rachel Roberts studied Law at The University of Northumbria in Newcastle, before joining the firm as a trainee in 2002. She qualified in 2004 and has been an integral part of the team since then.

Rachel undertook an MBA in 2024/2025 to further her leadership and business acumen and enable her to support Stowe as it continues to grow.

Approach

Rachel is known for her caring and compassionate approach to clients, and seeking the best possible outcome for them. Rachel strives to achieve a settlement in a conciliatory and commercial fashion wherever possible but is equally at home dealing with litigation. Much of Rachel’s work comes through personal recommendations from previous clients and contacts.

Rachel is a member of Resolution and is a Resolution accredited specialist for complex financial remedies and private children.

Legal 500

Rachel is recognised as a recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 UK, 2026.

“Having recently used Rachel Roberts to assist me in the negotiations for my divorce, I cannot recommend her and the team at Stowe Family Law enough. She was supportive, understanding and professional throughout. In such emotional circumstances it felt so much better knowing I had Rachel on my side”– Legal 500, 2026

Read more about what Legal 500 has to say about Rachel.

Chambers and Partners

Rachel is listed as an Eminent Practitioner in Chambers and Partners UK 2026 Guide.

Rachel is ranked as Band 2 by Chambers & Partners in Family and Matrimonial matters for Leeds, Bradford, and the surrounding region.

Chambers says: “Rachel is great to work with on a case. She is clear in her position and sensible in trying to reach a deal.”

Read more about what Chambers has to say about Rachel.

Awards

Rachel was a short-listed finalist for ‘Lawyer of the Year’ at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2020

Outside of work

Outside of work, Rachel is married and has teenage twins who keep her extremely busy! Rachel likes to keep active and loves most forms of exercise, as well as being a keen cook and baker.

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