Rayden Solicitors has once again been recognised as a leading family law firm in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Middlesex, having retained its coveted “Tier 1” ranking in the Legal 500 2022 guide. The latest edition of the Legal 500’s UK legal sector research provides an industry standard, featuring an annual list of the best firms nationwide, based on recommendations from both fellow professionals and clients.
The Legal 500 researchers noted the firm’s ability to ‘Practise in all areas of family law from high-net-worth to small cases,’ and that ‘service is impeccable throughout.’
The whole team is acknowledged as ‘blazing a trail in family law.’
Testimonials from professional peers included:
‘A dynamic and leading firm of family law solicitors which is opening new offices all the time.
‘A modern and client focused business.’
‘Teams of high calibre solicitors providing a high level of service.’
The firm is recognised as offering the full range of family law disciplines, including a collaborative law practice, mediation and family arbitration, and is acknowledged as having grown into one of the country’s largest specialist family law firms.
Senior Partner Katherine Rayden and Emily Watson have once more both been recognised as Leading Individuals for family law in the region. Katherine is acknowledged as ‘one of the leading family law solicitors of this generation. Astute, knowledgeable and extremely good with clients of all backgrounds. She brings calmness, professionalism and strategy to every case.’
St Albans’ based Partner Priya Palanivel has been acknowledged once again as Next Generation Partner, commended for ‘being an outstanding partner with a wealth of experience in dealing with high-net-worth cases, which makes her an extremely safe pair of hands in dealing with financial remedy cases. She is very hard working, with an excellent eye for detail and a very astute strategic sense.’
Legal Directors, Claire Wood and Rupi Rai have also retained their rankings as Rising Stars. Julian Bremner, Partner in the firm’s Beaconsfield office, and Rosalind Fitzgerald, Legal Director at the firm’s Bishop’s Stortford office, are also noted as key lawyers.
Senior Partner, Katherine Rayden says “Once again we are all absolutely thrilled to maintain our top tier ranking, the ninth year running that we have been recommended as an outstanding top tier firm in the Legal 500. We are particularly delighted that the researchers, and our peers, have reflected on the calibre of all our solicitors – to be recognised as ‘blazing a trail in family law’ and providing ‘impeccable service’ is an incredible achievement! Each year we recognise that the endorsement of the Legal 500 rankings, and the testimonials from our peers and clients, are continued testament to the whole team’s outstanding work ethic and consistent ability to deliver exceptional client service and client care. We are understandably extremely proud of our ranking.”
