Unified Lawyers proudly announces strategic partnership with UK family law leader Stowe Family Law
Unified Lawyers, Australia's leading family law firm, today announces a strategic partnership with Stowe Family Law, the UK's largest and leading family law firm, marking a significant step in Unified's national and international growth strategy.
Established in 2014, Unified is one of Australia's fastest-growing and most innovative firms, dedicated to serving clients throughout Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.
Unified's founders and leadership team will continue to lead day-to-day operations, now strengthened through our partnership with Stowe.
For Unified, this partnership reflects Stowe's first international investment, supporting a shared ambition to deliver compassionate, high-quality family law at scale.
Australia was selected by Stowe for its mature legal system and regulatory alignment with the UK. We offer a strong cultural fit and shared values, providing an ideal foundation for expansion.
Backed by Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, our new partner Stowe is renowned for combining empathy with innovation. With over 90 UK offices and nearly 400 professionals, Stowe supports 5,000+ clients annually across divorce, financial settlements, and complex children matters. For the financial year ending March 2025, Stowe achieved revenue of approximately £50 million, placing it among the UK's top 100 law firms.
Through this partnership, Unified Lawyers gains access to Stowe's deeper resources, proven operational capability, and international insight, strengthening how we support Australian families.
This collaboration supports the continued growth of our business and helps us accelerate our expansion across Australia.
This international expansion reflects Stowe's confidence in its scalable, technology-led model, and aligns with our commitment to meeting sustained demand for high-quality family law services in Australia.
Our purpose is to help people navigate family change with confidence. Expanding into Australia allows us to support more families while building on our reputation for empathy, expertise, and innovation.
With Investcorp's support, we have accelerated our technology strategy to deliver an outstanding client experience. Unified shares our commitment to holistic care. Together, we are building a compassionate model for family law—powered by technology, but driven by people.
Ken Fowlie Executive Chairman, Stowe Family Law
Partnering with Stowe is an exciting opportunity to join a firm that shares our passion for helping people through life's most challenging times.
We are aligned in our values, innovative technology, and client care. With a team of over 60 lawyers and professionals across key metropolitan hubs, we are proud to bring deep local expertise to this international partnership.
Mark Machaalani CEO, Unified Lawyers
About Stowe Family Law
Stowe Family Law is the UK's only national firm dedicated exclusively to family law, boasting the country's largest team of specialist solicitors.
Founded in Yorkshire in 1984, the firm has expanded to a national platform with over 90 offices and 400 professionals. Stowe manages one of the largest national caseloads, advising over 5,000 clients annually on divorce, financial settlements, and children matters.
The firm is renowned for handling high-value, complex cases involving businesses, pensions, property portfolios, trusts, and international elements. It is also recognised for expertise in complex private children matters, including relocation disputes.
Backed by Investcorp, Stowe has accelerated its operational capability and client experience under its "Stowe 3.0" plan. Achieving revenues of £50 million in the financial year ending March 2025, the firm ranks among the UK's top 100 law firms. Stowe combines national scale with specialist expertise, positioning it as a leading consolidator in the legal services market.
Visit Stowe Family Law: stowefamilylaw.co.uk
About Unified Lawyers
Unified Lawyers is one of Australia's largest and fastest-growing specialist family law firms, operating nationally.
Founded in Sydney in 2014, Unified has grown rapidly by prioritizing technology, people, and client experience. The firm advises thousands of clients each year on divorce, property settlements, parenting arrangements, and complex disputes.
Unified is known for exceptional service, evidenced by hundreds of positive reviews. The firm has built a reputation for outstanding client care, clear communication, and consistent results, attracting Australia's leading family lawyers. This focus has fostered trust and long-term relationships during clients' most difficult periods.
With a strong digital presence, a 24/7 client care team, and robust systems, Unified continues to invest heavily in technology to enhance legal delivery.
Combining national reach with specialist focus, Unified Lawyers is positioned as a leading firm in the Australian market.
Read the full Unified Lawyers story: unifiedlawyers.com.au/about/story/
No further detail, including investment terms, will be released.
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