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08 May 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Stowe Family Law—Rachel Joyce

Beverley team expands with appointment

Stowe Family Law has welcomed solicitor Rachel Joyce to its Beverley office.

Rachel practises across a wide range of family law matters, with particular experience in divorce and associated financial settlements. She also handles cohabitation disputes, nuptial agreements, dissolution of civil partnerships, and inheritance disputes.

Rachel commented: ‘I am delighted to be joining the team at Stowe Family Law in Beverley. From the outset, I work with my clients’ best interests at heart and ensure that they are supported throughout whilst achieving the right result for them as swiftly and cost-effectively as possible. I look forward to bringing this and my family law experience to the team.’

Managing partner Chris Birch added: ‘I am thrilled to welcome Rachel, our second recruit to the Beverley team this year. She comes with a wide range of experience in family law issues. Her previous work on financial settlements, cohabitation and civil partnership breakdown and nuptial agreements will complement our existing team.’

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