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Stowe Family Law LLP

Stowe Family Law LLP

4.6(45 reviews)See reviews ↓·Birmingham

About the company

Stowe Family Law LLP is a family law solicitor firm based in Birmingham. The firm opened its first office in 1982 in a converted cobblers shop in Leeds and has been helping families across the UK for over 50 years. It is the UK's largest specialist law firm dedicated to family matters. In 2026, it was recognised as a Legal 500 'Tier 2' Leading Firm for the West Midlands and named in The Times Best Law Firms 2025 and 2026. The Birmingham office is overseen by Regional Director Beth Sheridan, who is highly regarded in the Chambers & Partners UK 2026 Guide and is a Legal 500 'Recommended Lawyer'.

Many of the firm's Birmingham solicitors are Resolution members and specialists, and its divorce lawyers have over 40 years of experience. Rachel Roberts has over 15 years of experience and is a Band 2 lawyer according to Chambers and Partners. Stowe Family Law has a 200-plus strong team including forensic accountants, a dedicated children's department, an adoption team, surrogacy law specialists, an international family law department, and trained mediators.

The firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ref 469401), registered with Companies House (ref. OC331570), and registered for VAT (number 918 5722 04). It has family law offices in cities and towns across England and Wales. Stowe Family Law does not offer legal aid. It offers family law services including divorce, finances, child law, fertility law, unmarried couples, and domestic violence.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Knowledgeable, empathetic solicitors guiding clients through difficult family matters is a theme running through accounts of this Birmingham practice. The reassurance of working with a team that handles sensitive situations patiently recurs, with several customers highlighting strong initial advice covering orders, expectations and the pros and cons of a case. Monica Lal is singled out for determination in securing the right outcome after earlier representation had failed, and for careful, considered handling of cases. Hannah Stubbs earns recognition for efficient, accurate case management and attentive support at the outset.

Emma Gibson is described as calm, steady and honest, taking time to understand complex circumstances and setting realistic expectations while providing strategic advice. Molly Brindley and her team are commended for building strong cases during acrimonious divorces, tying up loose ends and supporting clients to the very end. Claire Cleary draws appreciation for knowledgeable, clear guidance through a challenging period. A detail many reviews return to is the thoroughness of the team in financial remedy work, with Sara Morton and Rebecca Calden-Storr named alongside consistent client care and practical advice across divorce and related matters.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Maria Zahid15 June 2026

I cannot thank Emma Gibson enough for her support during one of the most challenging times in my life. From our very first strategy meeting, Emma has been kind, compassionate, and highly professional. She provides honest and clear advice at every stage of the legal process and is always focused on achieving the best possible outcome for her client. What stood out most to me was the time and care she took to understand my situation and the complexities of my case. I never felt rushed or dismissed; Emma listens carefully, explains everything clearly, and ensures I felt informed and supported throughout. I would highly recommend Emma Gibson to anyone seeking a family law solicitor who is not only knowledgeable and strategic, but also genuinely caring and supportive.

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Laura Jenkins7 April 2026

I cannot recommend Emma Gibson highly enough. She has been a calm, steady, and reassuring presence throughout a very difficult legal process. Emma is professional, empathetic, and takes the time to truly understand her clients and the complexities of sensitive family situations. What stands out most is her honesty and clarity — she explains everything thoroughly, sets realistic expectations, and provides thoughtful, strategic advice without ever overpromising. Emma is also particularly strong in handling cases involving abuse and coercive control, approaching everything with sensitivity, respect, and care while remaining highly professional and effective. Her communication is excellent and always considerate. I have consistently felt supported, listened to, and confident that she is doing her very best for me. We are not done yet but the fact that I trust Emma (I find it extremely hard to trust anyone given prior experience) is testament to what a fantastic solicitor she is. I feel that she has my back and I trust her advice implicitly. An outstanding solicitor and a genuinely compassionate professional.

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cynthia massie11 March 2026

I recommended this firm to a close friend going through a difficult situation upto now they've paid almost £2000 with nothing to show for it and are now being asked for more money but they can't be contacted and still no info or help

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Colin Revell16 December 2025

During this difficult time of a divorce I have received great help and advise from Sara Morton, acting for Stowe Family Law LLP. She is very approachable, well organised and comfortable to deal with.

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Basil Hussain11 December 2025

6 months ago my whole world fell apart. I contacted Stowe Family Law who put me in contact with Monica in the Birmingham team. There aren’t enough words to explain how grateful I am for Monica and the team. She might not know it but she was my solicitor and therapist rolled into one. Monica was professional throughout and during the most difficult times she reassured me that she would do the best she can for me and my children. 6 months later I’m now in a position I didn’t believe existed. This is all because of the hard work and dedication of Monica who exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Stowe Family Law to anyone who is having sensitive family issues. More importantly I would like to say Monica Lal is a credit to the firm, she went above and beyond for me and my family and as I said above I don’t think I’ll ever be able to thank her enough

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Miebaka Ian-Gobo16 July 2025

I have had an excellent professional experience with Stowe Family Law especially with the Molly-Eve team. They were absolutely prompt, understood my peculiar situation and supported me to continue to be strong and do the right thing all through my divorce. They built my case, put all the loose ends together and were very efficient even till the very end of the case. I will highly recommend Stowe Family Law any time any day, especially the Molly-Eve team. Many thanks Guys, I really appreciate.

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Nbedita Sharma8 July 2025

Following a difficult 2.5-year experience with NJP Solicitors, I transitioned my case to Stowe Family Law, where I was represented by Molly Brindley. Initially, I was understandably cautious due to my prior experience, but Molly swiftly earned my confidence through her exceptional professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering dedication. Her strategic support during the FDR session was instrumental—without her guidance, achieving a fair outcome would have been unlikely. Thanks to Molly's expertise, my divorce and financial settlement were successfully finalized after 3.5 years. During Molly’s brief absences, her colleague Eve Bolt stepped in seamlessly, ensuring there were no disruptions or delays. Eve consistently followed up on documentation and provided timely updates, exemplifying the same high standards of professionalism and client care. Working with Molly and Eve was a genuinely positive experience. They are both consummate professionals who made a challenging journey significantly easier. I am deeply grateful for their support.

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Contact
Working hours
Monday08:30–19:00
Tuesday08:30–19:00
Wednesday08:30–19:00
Thursday08:30–19:00
Friday08:30–19:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday09:00–17:00