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How Stowe Family Law LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 92%
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Poor Competitive Excellent

Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Stowe Family Law LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Stowe Family Law LLP. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 0%
Overpriced 50%
About Right 50%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 96%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Stowe Family Law LLP and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Stowe Family Law LLP performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 95%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Stowe Family Law LLP and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Stowe Family Law LLP compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 95%
No 5%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Stowe Family Law LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.7/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    581
  • Very Good

    23
  • Average

    4
  • Poor

    3
  • Awful

    33

Overall experience

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Anthony

Matter Type:

Divorce

Anthony

September 07, 2023

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A Costly Mistake - Not Recommended

I had the unfortunate experience of working with this family legal team during my divorce, and I must say that it was a deeply disappointing and costly endeavor. From the very beginning, it became clear that their primary focus was money, not the emotional turmoil and complexities that come with such a life-altering event.

The first glaring issue I encountered was their blatant errors in the accounting of my financial situation. These errors led to a dramatic overspending on my part, as I struggled to keep up with the escalating costs. Furthermore, they provided me with a misleading quote, which only added to the financial burden. In the end, I ended up spending more on legal fees than I gained from the divorce settlement.

It became evident that their priority was solely driven by the net value of the marital assets. They seemed to be working diligently towards billing me in direct proportion to this value, disregarding any consideration for the emotional aspect of the divorce process. Every interaction with them felt transactional, devoid of empathy or understanding.

In stark contrast, my ex-spouse’s solicitor, who charged significantly less, consistently outperformed my legal team. It later came to light that she had not declared all her financial accounts and had hidden money, leaving me at a significant disadvantage.

I strongly advise anyone seeking legal representation during a divorce to steer clear of this family legal team. Instead, opt for a more transparent and cost-effective solicitor who provides a clear breakdown of fees. My experience with this team was not only financially draining but also emotionally taxing. They prioritised profit over compassion, leaving me with a bitter taste and a sense of regret for entrusting them with such a crucial life event.

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Hannah

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Hannah

July 29, 2023

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Outstanding legal advice and support

I had the benefit of being represented by Jennifer Hudec and I would highly recommend both her and Stowes. From the initial phone call Stowes were professional and knowledgeable. I was looking for legal advice in quite specific circumstances. Jennifer was clear with her advice, she was efficient and understood my need to manage the legal costs effectively. If I need further legal representation in the future I would not hesitate to contact Stowes again. For myself and my son , Jennifer's work has contributed significantly to reducing the stress and helping me to feel I have taken all practicable steps to address my current situation.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

May 05, 2023

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Divorce

Stowe Solicitors provided very good service throughout my divorce proceedings. I would recommend.

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Ian Barry

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Matter Type:

Matrimonial finance

Ian Barry

April 13, 2023

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Divorce

Excellent service would recommend my Solicitor Tamara Adams

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Kevin

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Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship

Kevin

August 02, 2022

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Refreshingly Honest Advice

Being quite surprised, and I guess panicking that my ex-wife had instructed solicitors in what I thought would be an amicable process I went to Stowe (Gareth Curtis) for advice.
What I really appreciated was that Gareth was clear in his advice for what he felt was the best path to settlement for me, even though that path was not going to be very lucrative for him. He could have easily given alternative advice, drawn the process out and earned significant fees. That is why I would have no problems in recommending Stowe / Gareth.

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Angelika

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Matrimonial finance

Angelika

June 29, 2022

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Super Professional

Absolutely amazed who my case been dealt with....Extremely professional but at the same time SUPER Friendly and helpful Team,

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Stanley

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Matter Type:

Annulment

Stanley

November 18, 2021

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Great Law firm

Great Work done by Gareth and Rachel when I almost lost hope in my case from previous solicitors.. Having changed to Stowe Family Law my case was dealt with promptly and with a satisfactory outcome.. I strongly recommend anyone looking for a competent and professional lawyers, please using this firm.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

April 16, 2024

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Support when you need it most

I felt that from the first conversation I was supported and had clarity on what to expect as I journeyed through the divorce process.
I had support via phone and email with very prompt responses. My solicitor Joanna Dale was really a rock at times and I could not have asked for more support - highly recommend her.

I would say the reason I have not marked this as excellent is that the first 2 invoices were incorrect, but apart from that everything went well.

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements

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April 04, 2024

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Rebecca Finnigan: Courteous, extremely efficient, very professional.

Excellent service, respectful approach, and clear candid communications.

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Samantha

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Samantha

April 03, 2024

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Family Law - Abi Wollaston

Being in an extremely stressful situation going through court, Abi Wollaston was very personable, always easy to contact and was very helpful setting my expectations throughout and providing explanations when my understanding wasn't quite where it needed to be.
I'd like to thank Abi and the team and I would highly recommend using Stowe.

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Shakila

December 31, 2021

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Shakila

Professional and helpful delivers what it says on the packet! No hidden costs. Very reputable

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Jon

November 12, 2021

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Jon

Having spoken with Jason earlier this year, I came back to take on Stowe Family Law as my representation.
Jason suggested that Michael would be an excellent fit for my particular case. I trusted that suggestion & have never looked back.
Since then I have been in constant communication with Michael. He has kept me in the loop every step of the way. I find him to be incredibly responsive to any question or query & quick to take action professionally and efficiently while being sensitive to my financial position & budget.
My case is ongoing & I’m incredibly grateful to have Michael on my side.
I sincerely couldn’t recommend him or Stowe Family Law more highly.

Jonathan Warburton

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Shorna

Shorna

July 22, 2021

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Shorna

I would most definitely highly recommend JENNIFER HUDEC of Stowe Family Law LLP, right from day one she gave me the best support, was extremely professional, kept me informed every step of the way, responded very quickly to any questions and is genuinely a very lovely lady! Thank you so much Jennifer.

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Max

Max

July 15, 2021

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Max

Jennifer Hudec is a great solicitor and was always available when I had questions. She has been very professional and always attentive to all my problems related to my divorce. Manchester office made it real easy to deal with a difficult divorce and walked me through English Court system since I'm located in the United States.

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waqar

July 13, 2021

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waqar

Stowe Family Law Manchester - A very patient, professional and capable team. Gareth Curtis is a very smart and seasoned lawyer and always focuses on creating the best solution for the challenge in hand - be it micro or macro. I was going through a very complex / lengthy divorce - Gareth and his team (Jennifer Hudec) were always there for me - doing their best to proactively create solutions tailored to my needs. Very satisfied with the service and outcome.

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We will provide a detailed cost estimate before you agree to proceed with your case. For peace of mind, we also provide monthly statements showing your cost in detail. If for any reason your estimate changes, we will immediately consult you to explain the changes and get your agreement before any further work is carried out.

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Personal areas of law

  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Abduction
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Law
    • Child Maintenance
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Domestic Violence
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • High Net Worth Divorce
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • International Divorce
    • Marriage and civil partnerships
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
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