England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Private client

Stowe Family Law LLP

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Stowe Family Law LLP operate out of 10 locations across Yorkshire, headed by Julian Hawkhead, Rachel Roberts and Sarah Barr-Young in Leeds, and Chris Birch in Beverley and nationally, the firm has over 60 offices. The team conducts a range of family law work, from complex financial remedy work to contentious children cases. It has experience of working on cases involving abuse, parental alienation, narcissism and complex Children Act issues. Clients benefit from access to the firm’s in-house forensic accountancy team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Angela Sussens and Kate Sarsfield are highly skilled practitioners with thorough knowledge and sensitivity.’

  • ‘The team at Stowe are incredibly professional and apply a "can do" attitude to problem solving.’

  • ‘Angela Sussens is a consummate professional who cares deeply about the wellbeing and aims of her clients.’

  • ‘Stowe have a broad team with specialisms throughout it. Everyone practises to a high level.'

  • 'They are responsive and are really interested in the detail of the matter at hand - they don't leave anything to chance. This grasp of the detail is what sets their key people apart.’

  • ‘I have worked on matters with Rachel Roberts and Angela Sussens this last year, and both have been all over the detail of the matters.'

  • 'Nothing is left to chance. Rachel Roberts is particularly commercial, and able to take a step back in order to reach a good deal in the client's favour, particularly where an issue becomes bogged down. Angela is able to spot issues you hadn't thought of, which is invaluable.’

  • 'A solid team.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Julian Hawkhead, Rachel Roberts, Chris Birch, Sarah Barr-Young

Other key lawyers

Angela Sussens, Kate Sarsfield, Debbie Heald, Shanika Varga, Katie Kilburn, Hannah Ross