Stowe Family Law LLP

Kate is an excellent solicitor whose professionalism, judgement and humanity made a profound difference during one of the most difficult periods of my life. Having been represented by Kate for almost exactly two years, I have a strong insight into her abilities and character. She strikes the right balance between professionalism and humanity — qualities that might seem essential in her field, but which my experience showed should never be taken for granted. During the emotional toll of a particularly drawn-out divorce, I found Kate’s advice sound, consistent and always aimed at reducing conflict where possible. Her support was essential in helping me through a process I found brutal. Even in the darkest moments, I felt firmly supported, while she remained thoughtful, measured and professionally grounded throughout. On strategy, I consistently deferred to Kate’s judgement. Her advice was not always what I wanted to hear, but I came to trust that it was the right advice. When I felt the urge to be drawn into tit-for-tat legal conflict, her calm and measured approach helped keep matters focused and proportionate. Despite Kate’s considerable efforts to avoid it, my divorce ultimately proceeded to a Final Hearing. Throughout the case, I was kept very well informed, and Kate and the team at Stowe worked tirelessly on my behalf. With hindsight, I appreciate the pressure created by the conduct of the litigation and the repeated late production of documents. It is to Kate’s credit, and to the credit of the wider Stowe team, that we navigated those difficulties as well as we did. The barristers Kate selected were also well chosen and reflected positively on her judgement. For me, success in a divorce meant emerging with the best outcome possible in extremely difficult circumstances. I may reflect on some of the choices I made during the process, but choosing Kate was never one of them. She was my legal guide throughout: highly professional, clear-headed, and deeply humane. At a very difficult point in my life, she supported me with empathy as well as legal skill, and I will always be grateful for that. I have no hesitation in recommending Kate Bouwmeester and the wider team at Stowe Family Law.

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Kate Bouwmeester

I am very grateful to Sashina for the professional and supportive way she has handled my daughter’s case so far. She has been extremely helpful in assisting me with the discussions and negotiations regarding child arrangements. This has been a very important and emotional matter for me as a father, and Sashina has taken the time to listen to my concerns, understand my position and explain the legal process clearly. She has dealt with the negotiations professionally and calmly, while keeping my daughter’s best interests at the centre of the matter. I particularly appreciate her communication, patience and dedication throughout the process. Although the child arrangements are still ongoing and have not yet been finalised, I feel reassured knowing that I have Sashina supporting and representing me. I would highly recommend Sashina to anyone looking for a solicitor who is professional, understanding, approachable and committed to supporting her clients through difficult family matters. Thank you, Sashina, for all your support and hard work so far. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sashina Thapa

In our initial meeting with Amy she showed kindness and understanding of our situation. She listened carefully and offered us practical steps for moving forward. We would highly recommend Stowe Family Law based on our experience.

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Amy Rachel Langford

I used Stowe Family Solicitors to deal with a family matter, with Yasmin Trow representing me throughout my case. From the outset, Yasmin was incredibly accommodating and arranged meetings around my availability, which made the whole process much easier for me. Her knowledge and expertise were outstanding, and I found it incredibly reassuring to know that I had someone representing me whom I could fully rely on. Everything was explained clearly and in a way that I could understand, so I always knew what I needed to do and what to expect at each stage. Whenever I had views or ideas that Yasmin felt would not best serve the outcome I wanted, she was honest and upfront with me. She would explain the different options available, talk me through the pros and cons of each approach, and give me her professional opinion on what she believed was the best course of action. Ultimately, however, she always respected that the decision was mine. When the matter was finally concluded, I was absolutely overjoyed with the outcome. It exceeded my original expectations, and I genuinely believe that was down to the expertise, guidance and support I received from Stowe Family Solicitors and, in particular, Yasmin. I would have no hesitation in recommending Yasmin and Stowe Family Solicitors to anyone who needs expert, supportive and trustworthy legal representation.

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Yasmin Trow

It was a pleasure working with Sophie, who sometimes had to put up with my tears as well as my legal issues. My case proved challenging and frustrating at times but Sophie guided me through it and was particularly vigilant with a short-notice private FDR. I came away from my day in court feeling I had had a friend by my side as well as a solicitor.

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Sophie Thayre

Exceptional Support Throughout My Divorce I cannot recommend Stowe Family Law highly enough, particularly my solicitor Pooja Patel and the entire team who supported me throughout my divorce. Pooja’s personal interaction, professionalism and approach throughout my case have been nothing short of phenomenal. Going through a divorce is never easy. There were times when the process felt overwhelming, stressful and uncertain. What made such a significant difference was having a solicitor who not only had an excellent understanding of family law, but who genuinely took the time to listen, understand my circumstances and explain everything clearly. From the very beginning, I felt that my case was being handled with the highest level of professionalism, care and attention to detail. I was kept informed throughout, my questions and concerns were always taken seriously, and I received clear, practical and honest advice. At no point did I feel like just another case or a number on a file. What particularly impressed me about Pooja was the combination of exceptional legal expertise and genuine personal understanding. She was calm, approachable, patient and reassuring when I needed it most, while also being realistic, strategic and focused on achieving the best possible outcome. I always felt that my interests were being properly protected and that I had someone experienced and knowledgeable genuinely in my corner. Pooja and the whole team were professional, responsive and extremely supportive throughout. Their communication was excellent, and they helped remove much of the stress and uncertainty from what was an incredibly difficult period in my life. Their support gave me confidence and reassurance at every stage of the process. Looking back, choosing Stowe Family Law was one of the best decisions I made during my divorce. The quality of the legal advice, professionalism, communication and, most importantly, the human approach made a huge difference to my experience. I am genuinely grateful to Pooja Patel and the wider Stowe Family Law team for everything they have done for me. Pooja went above and beyond my expectations, and her dedication, compassion and professionalism will always be greatly appreciated. If you are facing divorce or any other difficult family-law matter, I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Stowe Family Law, and particularly Pooja Patel. Exceptional service, outstanding legal expertise and genuine care from start to finish.

The attention to detail, speed of responsiveness and quality of advice provided by Pooja Patel has been greater and more impressive than the interactions I have had with any other legal professional. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone else.

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Pooja Patel

I had my first strategy meeting today and honestly feel ten times better equipped to deal with my case. Completely unbiased,honest and spoke in length about how best to make the most of my limited budget.

After initial consultation with Samantha Farndale, I was impressed with her professionalism and expertise. She supported me during a tough time and helped me make the correct decisions in the divorce and financial matters. I would confidently recommend Stowe Family Law to anyone who is in need of the help they provide. Excellent company.

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Samantha Farndale

Professional and knowledgeable approach with clear explanation of what can be expected in due process and what the options are. Recommend!