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Stowe Family Law LLP

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The ‘group of excellent lawyers’ at specialist family firm Stowe Family Law LLP, which operates across 21 bases including Esher, Tunbridge Wells, Guildford, Brighton, Reigate and Sevenoaks, has a diverse caseload across complex child law and finance matters. Led by Emma Newman, who is proficient in financial remedy matters involving foreign assets and complex pensions and child disputes spanning domestic abuse, safeguarding and relocation issues, the team also fields an in-house forensic accountancy team. Niamh McCarthy ’delivers quality advice’ and ‘obtains exceptional results’ in financial, children and cohabitee matters concerning TOLATA.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team are empathetic and understanding but ensure that clients remain properly informed as to the likely prospects of success of their case. The whole team are hardworking and affable. I regularly recommend Stowe when asked for recommendations for reputable local Family firms.’

  • ‘I think Emma Newman is very good indeed.’

  • ‘A great team with good lawyers including Emma Newman and Niamh McCarthy.’

  • ‘One of the friendliest teams I have come across. A group of excellent lawyers striving for the best for their clients.’

  • ‘Nicola Beasley is an asset to Stowe and her capabilities far exceed her level of relative experience. She is able to hold her own against partners of other firms. Her correspondence is always measured yet sufficiently robust and detailed. Her attention to detail is particularly impressive.’

  • ‘Niamh McCarthy not only works tirelessly for her clients but obtains exceptional results.’

  • ‘They are a strong team with a number of very good individual solicitors. Gemma Artus has an exceptional bedside manner. Clients would follow her anywhere. She will ensure that people are well supported throughout. Niamh McCarthy is incredibly clever. She has strong skills in alternative dispute resolution and ensures that court is the last resort not the first.'

  • ‘The practice solely focuses on family law, so instructing Stowe will ensure you receive advice from a specialist family lawyer. A great level of skill and knowledge is shown via correspondence and the day to day running of the case.’

  • ‘Niamh McCarthy delivers quality advice to clients, she is client focused, cares about each client and the outcome of her case. Niamh is extremely courteous, responsive and professional. Niamh is knowledgeable and has great attention to detail. The mix of knowledge and her calm and caring nature makes her a standout lawyer for her level of experience.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emma Newman

Other key lawyers

Niamh McCarthy, Gemma Thew, Gemma Artus, Nicola Beasley