With six offices across the region, Stowe Family Law LLP is well-equipped to handle all manner of private law family issues for a broad roster of clients, standing out in particular for its expertise in high net worth and cross-border financial remedies cases, cohabitation matters, and child arrangements cases. Cheltenham partner Louise Chipchase leads the practice and is well-versed in matrimonial finance and child relocation matters, while Swindon contact Joanna Newton stands out for her work in relation to Schedule 1 Children Act proceedings and financial remedy proceedings involving offshore assets.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Stowe Family Law often seem to go the extra mile for their clients. They will make their clients feel as comfortable as possible with approaching court hearings by arranging conferences with counsel and by attending the hearings with counsel to provide the clients with additional reassurance.’

  • ‘There is a depth and breadth to the Stowe Family team that is hugely helpful to clients.’

  • ‘Lucy Chandler is an excellent solicitor with extensive experience in financial remedies, including complex and high value matters. She is very focused and empathetic.  Louise Chipchase has experience in all aspects of family law. I have found her to be very well prepared and knowledgeable in financial remedies matters. ’

  • ‘A great firm providing excellent service to clients. Professional in their approach.’

  • ‘Lucy Chandler is professional, yet personable. Someone you can rely on to provide top-quality advice and to efficiently prepare a case for court.  Katy Jordan is reliable and respectable. Takes the time to ensure that a client understands the process from beginning to end. Both of these solicitors are people that you want in your corner.’

  • ‘Clients appreciate Stowe Family Law's collaborative approach, which ensures comprehensive solutions and a smoother divorce process.’

  • ‘The team have a strong regional presence, and for a good reason. They have a strong private children law team. ’

  • ‘Rachel Fisher is very experienced and good at dealing with clients who are having an emotional or otherwise challenging divorce. Joanna Newton is a hands on family practitioner who is warm and approachable. ’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Louise Chipchase

Other key lawyers

Joanna Newton, Amy Langford, Rachel Fisher, Zoe Carter, Lucy Chandler, Katy Jordan