Adam Bowes heads up the family team at Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP, and is ‘a great all-around family lawyer’ with notable expertise in handling nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals. The team also has experience in matters involving allegations of coercive behaviour, and cross-border cases and those with international elements are often handled by Beth Alexander.
Testimonials
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‘Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP is a delight to work with as they take a practical stance and are very approachable. They have a strong team of very capable family law solicitors. They are confident, diligent and have superb client care and knowledge of family law.’
‘Adam Bowes is very approachable; he listens carefully to his clients and makes them feel at ease. He is very good at managing people’s expectations even if it is not what they want to hear, with such information delivered in a very palatable manner.'
‘Ronald Fletcher Baker is one of the most diverse law firms I have come across.'
‘Adam Bowes is a great all-around family lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and deals with some very complex cases. He is friendly, compassionate and gives sound advice.’
‘This team is standout. They will fight for a client with tenacity and foresight, but will not be afraid to give honest and clear advice on the best way forward.’
‘Adam Bowes is an incredible lawyer. He wins the trust of clients with compassion and momentum, and is a wonderful team player.'
- 'Beth Alexander is fiercely protective of her clients, and will fight their corner unhesitatingly.’
‘Adam Bowes leads the team confidently and supports every client with close and careful humility. He is thoughtful, sensitive and supportive for each and every case that crosses his desk, paying them the highest level of care and attention.'
Work highlights
- Acting for the father on the Appeal of F v M [2023] EWFC 5, which relates to the first time the High Court has considered serious allegations of coercive and controlling behaviour and the difference between married and unmarried couples in terms of Orders for contact and the revocation of Parental Responsibility.
- Acting for the 2nd and 3rd Respondents in S1 Ltd. v Unnamed defendants [2024] relating to the beneficial and legal ownership of company assets alongside individually owned assets.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John O’Callaghan, Adam Bowes