Rachel Tomley.

Solicitor.

Profile / Experience

Profile / Experience

Rachel began her legal education at Aberystwyth University where she achieved First Class Honours in her LLB Law Degree in 2019.

She then attended University of Law at the Chester Campus to study the Legal Practice Course along with a Masters of Law, graduating with a Distinction in 2020. Rachel undertook various work placements at solicitor firms and would assist the Pro Bono Scheme at University of Law. These experiences included areas of law such as family law, property and Court of Protection.

Rachel joined Lanyon Bowdler in March 2021 as a trainee solicitor and was part of the Family Department for six months. In March 2023, she qualified as a solicitor within the Family Department and joined the Oswestry office.

Outside of work you can usually find Rachel going on walks and hikes with family and friends, in the gym or paddle boarding. Rachel also likes to paint and practice playing the saxophone and guitar in her spare time.

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Rachel has been absolutely amazing. Completely on the ball with my matter and went above and beyond to get it resolved quickly.

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Rachel has truly gone above and beyond, making the entire process much more manageable.

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Blog

What Goes Up Must Come Down: The Reality of Trampolining Incidents

Since Trampoline Gymnastics became an Olympic sport in 2000, it has become one of the most popular sports for membe...
Rachel Tomley • 28 Nov 2022
Blog

National Family Mediation Week: What Can Mediation Do For Me?

A relationship breakdown is never easy for any individual, especially when someone then needs to consider the next ...
Rachel Tomley • 19 Jan 2023
Blog

DIY Divorce and Pensions

Frequently, we are approached by a spouse who has already started a divorce application themselves and/or reached a...
Jon Moriarty • 12 Sep 2023
Blog

Do I Need a Court Order in Relation to the Financial Settlement Arising Out of My Divorce?

You’ve started a divorce application, or are divorced, and you’ve reached an agreement about the financial settleme...
Jon Moriarty • 05 Sep 2023
Blog

The Re-Marriage Trap and Some Other Considerations Relating to Divorce

Following the introduction of “no-fault” divorce in England and Wales on 6 April 2022, spouses who are separating m...
Jon Moriarty • 29 Aug 2023
Blog

Pension Pitfalls – A Cautionary Tale For The Unwary

We have seen a number of cases where, following a final order being made by the court, the relevant documentation h...
Jon Moriarty • 22 Aug 2023
Blog

Travelling with Children – Legal Issues to Check

It is important, where the parents are separated or there are court orders in place, to check the position since, i...
Caroline Yorke • 14 Jul 2023
Blog

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Instagram, of all places, drew my attention to today (15 June) being World Elder Abuse Awareness Day which was esta...
Caroline Yorke • 15 Jun 2023
Blog

Happy Valley

"Happy Valley" is a British crime drama television series. It explores various themes relating to complex family dy...
Miriam Homer • 02 Mar 2023
Blog

Frequently Asked Questions about Pension Sharing in Divorce

It is important, where the parents are separated or there are court orders in place, to check the position since, i...
Sue Hodgson • 05 Oct 2020
Blog

Heterosexual Couples and Civil Partnerships

Campaigners for mixed sex couples seeking to enter into civil partnerships as opposed to marriage rejoiced when as ...
14 Jan 2020
Blog

Parental Responsibility and Same Sex Parents

Parental responsibility is a legal term which encompasses all rights and duties, powers and responsibilities which,...
Anne Lewis • 26 Apr 2019
Blog

Child Arrangements Orders – “Live With” and “Spend Time With”

The question of which parent is more likely to get a Live With Child Arrangements Order (custody in old money) is a...
Sue Hodgson • 27 Apr 2018
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Sue Hodgson
Sue Hodgson
Partner
Family Law
Jon Moriarty
Jon Moriarty
Partner
Family Law
Philippa Pearson
Philippa Pearson
Partner
Family Law
Georgia Rowney
Georgia Rowney
Legal Assistant
Family Law
Lizzie Cross
Lizzie Cross
Trainee Solicitor
Family
Mia Williams
Mia Williams
Trainee Solicitor
Family Law
Anne Lewis
Anne Lewis
Associate Legal Executive (FCILEX)
Family Law
Lisa Grimmett
Lisa Grimmett
Associate Solicitor
Family Law
Caroline Yorke
Caroline Yorke
Associate Solicitor
Family Law
Fiona Cooper
Fiona Cooper
Legal Assistant
Family Law
Kim Evans
Kim Evans
Legal Support Assistant & Paralegal Apprentice
Family
Erin Payne
Erin Payne
Paralegal Apprentice
Family Law
Staci Robinson
Staci Robinson
Associate Solicitor
Family Law
Laura Jones
Laura Jones
Solicitor
Family Law
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