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Following changes in family law which came into force last month, Last Cawthra Feather (LCF) has ensured it stays ahead of its client’s demands with the appointment of Family Law Associate Solicitor, Rachel Spencer Robb.
Rachel will be based at the firms Ilkley office and arrives at the Yorkshire based law firm with impressive experience. Named by the Chambers Legal Directory as ‘one to watch’ and ‘with gravitas that belies her tender years’, Rachel has developed an enviable professional reputation amongst judges, barristers and family lawyers alike, not to mention experience working at some of the region’s most acclaimed legal practices.
Rachel is an accredited specialist of Resolution, an active member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority Family Law Panel and a mentor at the College of Law in York.
Rachel’s appointment coincides with the recent new Family Proceeding Rules (6th April) which have been put into place to simplify some of antiquated language of divorce procedure, as well as extending and reaffirming the courts powers to actively manage cases by assisting parties, settling cases where appropriate.
The Rules also highlight the need for mediation at every stage in the divorce process, an area of the new legislation which Rachel, a trainee mediator, is particularly passionate about.
“Mediation is not marriage guidance counselling, but instead a forum within which couples can confidentially discuss their issues in a neutral environment. This support ensures that both parties can reach decisions about their separation before further legal procedure is taken.”
Not solely for married couples, the mediation service can also be used for other forms of family disputes.
Rachel adds: “I’ve seen the benefit mediation can have, especially in cooperation during separation which is why I’m very much of the view that to be able to offer the service enables me to bring the full range of expertise to any given issues my clients have.”
Commenting on Rachel’s appointment and the new service offering LCF is planning to deliver through her experience and expertise, managing partner, Simon Stells adds: “We’re delighted to welcome Rachel to her new role and to the LCF team. Her passion to offer her clients the best possible service is unquestionable and has rightly earned her an impressive professional reputation amongst her peers and her clients.
“This new appointment is further testament to LCF’s ability to attract the region’s highest calibre of professional.”
For further information or for help with family law matters please visit the Last Cawthra Feather website or call 01274 848800
