The ‘diverse team of first rate lawyers’ at Rayden Solicitors in Essex is led by Stuart Clark and Nazia Rashid from Epping. Clark often handles complex, international financial dispute resolution matters, while Rashid is sought after for children matters involving domestic abuse or where religion or culture are complicating factors, including issues related to Shariah personal family law. Beth Duffy is a key name within the group who is recommended by clients for her ’empathy and knowledge'.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Rayden were absolutely brilliant during my divorce. They steered me through the process efficiently, always kept me informed and set out my options clearly. I had absolute confidence in their advice and it meant I could reach a fair settlement for me and my child as we embarked on the next phase of our lives.'

  • ‘Stuart Clark steered me through the financial settlement process and I was able to reach an agreed settlement despite significant initial resistance to the process from my former spouse. He helped to reduce conflict while protecting my interests and ensured steady progress towards agreement. Divorce is a stressful time but I am so very grateful to have had Stuart to guide me through it to reach a fair outcome.’

  • ‘Beth Duffy is incredible, her advice, empathy and knowledge have been very reassuring in such a stressful time. I have never felt unheard and everything I have raised Beth has answered with reassurance. Beth’s correspondence is always clear and easy to understand.'

  • ‘Nazia Rashid is undoubtedly an excellent family lawyer who is not only keen and on point with every case that she has in her hands but she values each client and their interests and they can trust her.'

  • ‘Approachable and willing to go the extra mile. They are specialists in all areas of family law with particular expertise in complicated matters involving jurisdictional issues and parental alienation. ’

  • ‘Nazia Rashid is exceptional. She is amazing with clients and always on top of her cases. Clients adore her.’

  • ‘Raydens are professional, know what they are doing and are invested in finding solutions outside of court including arbitration and Private FDRs.’

  • 'Nazia Rashid is a national expert in Muslim marriages and relationship breakdown, very well informed on this topic and a go-to person. She has a highly empathetic manner, so much be good to work with for clients. She works incredibly hard on all her endeavours. I am happy to recommend her.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stuart Clark, Nazia Rashid

Other key lawyers

Sara Roddis, Mehnaz Zanil, Beth Duffy