Rachel is a senior Solicitor at Hawkins Family Law in Stony Stratford, having specialised in family law for over 16 years.

She is an Accredited Specialist of Resolution and a trained Mediator. Rachel trained as a collaborative lawyer in May 2005, and was one of the first to help to establish collaborative practice in the North of England.

She says, “Collaborative is a growing trend and is a civilised and constructive way to endeavour to resolve issues arising from divorce and separation, whilst helping to reduce mistrust and any ‘Chinese whispers’ effect that can all too easily build up in normal court proceedings”.