Abby Westell

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Abby Westell has greatly impressed me with her knowledge and commitment in a very difficult case. She is quite superb.

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Abby Westell advises on all aspects of family law, with a keen interest in the financial consequences of divorce. Having worked with directors, shareholders and those with third party interests, Abby can offer expert advice on complex business structures. Abby has experience of international disputes, seeking financial remedy after a foreign divorce and significant property portfolios collaborating with expert advisers to ensure an all-encompassing resolution.

Abby enjoys helping parents to resolve arrangements concerning children, for example in relocating nationally or internationally and in seemingly intractable disputes. Abby offers straightforward, pragmatic advice keeping children’s best interests at the heart of the dispute. Abby has been praised for her friendly but determined approach seeking to resolve matters amicably but not shying away when strength is required.

Abby joined Rayden Solicitors in April 2021 and is based in the Bishop’s Stortford office.  She is a member of Resolution and has over 10 years’ experience as a qualified specialist family lawyer.  Abby is also a fluent French speaker and works closely with colleague Che Meakins on Rayden Solicitors growing Anglo-French desk.

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Abby Westell has greatly impressed me with her knowledge and commitment in a very difficult case. She is quite superb.

Legal 500

Extremely professional approach and everything is very well explained and friendly.

Client of Abby

Abby put me at ease straight away and gave me straightforward and easily understood advice.

Client of Abby

Thanks to you and Beth for your support in this matter. You gave clear, concise advice and made a difficult process a lot easier!

Client of Abby

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Abby Westell

January 5, 2023

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