Rachel accepts instructions across a range of Civil, Court of Protection and Public Law matters.

Ranked as a “Leading Junior” in the Legal 500 2024 for property litigation and Court of Protection and Community Care work, Rachel has a deserved reputation for her professional and thorough approach which she combines with excellent client care and approachability.

With her extensive experience in a range of courts and tribunals and having previously practised at the criminal bar, Rachel has strong advocacy skills as well as the attention to detail and analytical skills required in her paperwork practice.

Rachel returned to the self-employed Bar in 2016 after a long absence, during which time she held various paid and voluntary positions and also had a career break with her family. Rachel’s experiences away from the Bar include appointment as an Associate Law Lecturer, charitable Trustee and also as a school Governor.

Her broad range of experience informs and complements Rachel’s legal practice and approach and is highly valued by solicitors and clients alike.

In her spare time Rachel enjoys running, sea swimming, live music and theatre.

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1. “Rachel is clear and concise. She always ensures that she understands the client’s needs from the outset. She is very efficient and forthright whilst fully aware of the commercial and financial realities of the corresponding matter”

Legal 500 2024

2. “Rachel is very communicative and responsive. She thinks deeply about the facts of the case and the possible options available to the parties to seek a suitable resolution for all involved. Her advocacy is strong and clear”

Legal 500 2024

3. “Thank you for doing such an excellent job yesterday…and of course your expert handling of all the last minute twists and turns in the case.”

Solicitor Client

Awards

  • Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Scholarship (1999)
  • Inner Temple BVC Award (1999)
  • Inner Temple CPE Award (1998)

Education

  • The College of Law, Bar Vocational Course, (Very Competent) (2000)
  • City University London, Common Professional Examination (1999)
  • The University of Manchester, BA (Econ) (First Class Joint Honours) (1998)

Memberships

  • COPPA
  • CPBA
  • PIBA
  • PBA
  • South Eastern Circuit

Publications

  • “Capacity, decision making, and the interplay with alcohol and substance abuse” Family Law Journal (October 2023)

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