1 Hare Court

Rachel is a highly experienced specialist in complex matrimonial finance and Schedule 1 claims. She has a particular interest in child maintenance matters and child support law. She has advised and lectured extensively on these topics and is one of a few number of Counsel who regularly provide representation within child support appeals, including at Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal level. Rachel also frequently prepares and advises on nuptial agreements.

Rachel will accept instructions on a direct access basis in suitable cases.

Notable cases:

• Smith v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Another [2006] UKHL 35
• Brisset v Brisset [2009] EWCA Civ 679
• SC v YD [2014] EWHC 2446 (Fam)
• Dickson v Rennie [2014] EWHC 4306 (Fam)
• DG v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2023] UKUT 238 (AAC)

Publications:

• Prenuptial Agreements (2nd Edition, Nova, 2011)
• Practical Law Company’s practice notes on Child Support
• Author of and ongoing contributor to the chapter on Child Support in most recent edition of Rayden & Jackson on Relationship Breakdown, Finances and Children

Called 2002; Middle Temple.

Queen Anne’s School, Caversham; Worcester College, Oxford; City University (Postgraduate Diploma in Law); Inns of Court School of Law.

Theatre, riding, politics.