About

Rachel qualified as a solicitor in 2002 specialising exclusively in matrimonial and family law cases.  As a Director she is responsible for the day to day running of the firm including managing the family team and providing leadership and guidance within the department and the firm as a whole.  Although Rachel no longer runs her own caseload, she shares her knowledge and experience with the Family team on a daily basis.

Rachel has vast experience in family law issues including previously working for a leading law firm based in Central London. Her extensive experience in all aspects of family law includes:

• complex financial cases involving substantial assets
• private children matters (child arrangements, prohibited steps and specific issues orders including leave to remove cases)
• divorce proceedings
• civil partnership disputes
• pre and post-nuptial agreements
• domestic violence issues
• financial provision for children for unmarried parents
• issues for unmarried couples including living together agreements and complex disputes regarding co-ownership of, or alleged financial interests in properties.

Rachel is a member of Resolution and places the children’s best interests at the heart of her cases.

Hobbies and Interests

In her spare time, Rachel takes part in endurance events including triathlons and open water swimming events.

Testimonials

• “I was very fortunate to have Ms Rachel Duke as my solicitor in my recent divorce. She is the perfect combination of professionalism, accuracy, fairness and humanity. I always felt that Ms Duke was on top of my case and fully up to speed anytime I contacted her, regardless of her extremely busy caseload. My emails and calls were always answered promptly and clearly. Ms Duke was also incredibly helpful to me in planning financially for the daunting prospect of Court. I was always provided, well in advance with very accurate quotes, timelines and assessments of her time on my case. This meant I was fully aware of the financial implications of my decisions and was able to make the necessary savings between invoices. I had peace of mind knowing there were no hidden costs or surprises. At that difficult time, I was extremely grateful to have a solicitor I could completely trust and rely on to keep me focused as emotions can make this process confusing and difficult. In my profession, I have worked with some of the leading legal firms in London and Ms Duke provided me with the best service, by far. Needless to say, I highly recommend Ms Duke and will engage her services again, if ever required.”
• “Rachel Duke acted for me during my divorce from my wife, which could have been a much more traumatic experience than it was due to Rachel’s comforting straightforward legal advice in regards to my particular case which was complicated with my ex-wife wanting to have my home and children. In the end, working through the legal avenues and communicating with my ex-wife’s legal representatives Rachel was able to steer me and support me through to a settlement that was much fairer than my ex-wife was seeking. I highly recommend Rachel Duke as she is no-nonsense, supportive, she has common sense and a cool head that will give you the best legal advice you will find in a moment when you need it.”
• “Rachel Duke was excellent support and advisor in my divorce proceedings. She has an acute attention to important details, and kind empathy – and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.”

Articles

Law Gazette – We can work it out.