Top family law firm in Harrogate announces new partnership with leading Australian company
The owners of a well-known divorce lawyers and family solicitors in Harrogate have announced their first international expansion.
Stowe Family Law (Stowe), one of the UK’s leading technology-enabled family law firms, confirmed it had completed an investment in Unified Lawyers (Unified), a top specialist family law practice with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland.
Established in 2014, Unified is one of Australia’s largest, fastest growing, and most innovative specialist family law firms, serving clients throughout Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland
The Unified founders and their team will continue to operate the firm, in partnership with Stowe.
The new agreement marks Stowe’s first investment outside the UK and represents a significant step in its mission to become the first choice for family law by offering compassionate, high-quality services here and beyond.
Ken Fowlie, Executive Chairman at Stowe Family Law, said: “Our purpose has always been to help people navigate family change with confidence and compassion.
"Expanding into Australia allows us to do that for even more families, while building on our reputation for combining empathy, expertise, and innovation."
With its Harrogate office located at 110 Station Parade at WorkWell Offices on Copthall Bridge being just one of 90 offices across the UK, Stowe Family Law is one of the nation’s leading technology-enabled family law firms, dedicated exclusively to family law with the largest team of specialist family lawyers in the country.
Australia was chosen as a priority international market due to its mature legal system, strong regulatory alignment with the UK, and strong demand for family law services.
The market also presents a strong cultural fit and shared client values.
Backed by Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, Stowe has built a reputation for combining empathy with innovation.
Founded in Yorkshire in 1984, the firm has grown into a national platform with more than 400 lawyers and professionals advising more than 5,000 clients each year across divorce, financial settlements and complex children matters.
In the fiscal year ending March 2025, the firm achieved revenue of approximately £50 million, placing it among the top 100 law firms in the UK.