Kate Stovold

Spear’s Review

A partner at Levison Meltzer Pigott since 2021, Kate Stovold specialises in a variety of family law issues, from complex financial claims to sensitive child matters and fractious disputes over inheritance. She is proud of her particular flair in negotiating marital agreements, and also offers drafting advice.

Stovold may be experienced in handling court battles, but as a trained mediator, she is also an advocate of alternative resolution methods and has seen an increase in private financial dispute resolution in particular. ‘I enjoy crafting child-focused outcomes, always with an eye to what will work best for the family,’ she says.

Stovold finds that despite working within a particular area of law, ‘every case is different’. She adds: ‘That’s a very rewarding part of my job – that I can create a completely bespoke solution for each client.’

Adviser Profile

Kate specialises in the resolution of private family law matters, with a focus on financial claims arising on divorce or separation. Kate’s practice encompasses a variety of cases, including those with an international element, or involving complex business structures and family trusts, as well as disputes surrounding inherited wealth. Kate is also experienced in the negotiation and drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. 

As a member of Resolution, Kate conducts all matters in a constructive and non-confrontational way to ensure compliance with the Code of Practice. She strongly believes this alleviates tension for clients at an otherwise extremely difficult time. She is also a Resolution-qualified Mediator.