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Overview
Rachel Tiffen is a London-based family law solicitor advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals on complex and sensitive family matters. She specialises in divorce, financial remedy proceedings and private children law, often involving international elements and sophisticated asset structures. Rachel combines strong technical expertise with a supportive, client-focused approach, guiding clients through both litigation and non-court dispute resolution. Recognised in The Legal 500 UK 2027 as a “Recommended Key Lawyer”, she has been noted for being “thorough and supportive” and delivering clear, strategic advice in high-stakes cases. Rachel was also shortlisted for Family Lawyer of the Year – Associate at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2025. She works closely with renowned partners, including The Baroness Shackleton of Belgravia, Ben Parry-Smith, Victoria Hingston, Nick Manners and Harriet Errington.
Expertise
Rachel’s experience includes:
- Divorce and separation, including complex financial remedy proceedings
- High-value cases involving international jurisdictions and asset structures
- Private children law, including child arrangements disputes involving allegations of domestic abuse
- Financial provision claims for children (including unmarried parents)
- Jurisdiction disputes in cross-border family cases
- Domestic abuse matters and related protective applications
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, including asset protection strategies
- Non-court dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and private FDRs
Reported Cases
- Rt Hon The Countess Karen Anne Spencer v Rt Hon Ninth Earl Spencer, Charles Edwards Maurice Spencer [2025] EWFC 431
- KV v KV [2024] EWFC 165
- KV v KV (No 2) [2024] EWFC 359
Qualifications & Accreditations
Rachel read History at University College London before completing her training contract at Payne Hicks Beach, gaining experience across family, private client and immigration law. She qualified as a solicitor in 2023 and is admitted to practise in England and Wales.
Awards & Accolades
- The Legal 500 UK 2027: Rachel is ranked as a ‘Recommended Key Lawyer’ for both Family: Children and Family: Divorce and Financial Remedy.
- The Legal 500 UK 2026: Rachel is ranked as a ‘Recommended Key Lawyer’ for Family: Children. Testimonials include: “Rachel Tiffen is thorough and supportive, and good with clients.”
- Citywealth Future Leaders 2025: Rachel was shortlisted for Family Lawyer of the Year
