Rachel Watson

Rachel Watson has 20 years’ experience helping clients achieve practical, high-value outcomes in divorce and family law.

After studying law at Swansea University and qualifying in 2006, Rachel has worked in family law throughout her career, including running her own successful practice. In March 2023, she joined Stowe Family Law as a Team Leader Partner before becoming Managing Partner for Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire. Hawkins Family Law benefits from her extensive and valuable experience.

Recommended in The Legal 500 and known for her practical, solution-based approach, Rachel makes sure clients feel fully supported and have a clear understanding of the strategy in place to achieve the best outcome. Clients like her straightforward approach and ability to work in the most efficient manner so they can move forward with their lives.

While highly experienced across all aspects of family law, more recently Rachel has specialised in complex financial remedy proceedings and TOLATA claims, including a focus on high-value cases that involve assets which have been inherited post-separation.

Rachel is a member of Resolution, the national organisation that promotes a constructive approach to family law, and works to achieve outcomes that minimise conflict where possible, while always protecting her client’s best interests.