“Benjamin Stowe has emerged as one of the leading family lawyers of his generation, combining commercial sophistication, strategic clarity and exceptional client care in complex family disputes. His ability to navigate intricate financial structures, international issues and high-stakes litigation with confidence and composure has earned him a reputation as a trusted adviser to high net worth clients facing life-changing decisions.”

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Benjamin Stowe is a Partner at Levison Meltzer Pigott (LMP), specialising in complex divorce, financial remedy disputes, international family law matters and children cases.

With a background in commercial litigation before moving into family law, Benjamin brings a distinctive commercial perspective to financial disputes arising from relationship breakdown. His clients include entrepreneurs, City professionals, financiers, media figures, high net worth individuals and their spouses or partners.

What Benjamin Stowe does

Benjamin advises clients on a broad range of family law matters, including:

• High net worth and ultra-high net worth divorce
• Complex financial remedy proceedings
• Business, trust and investment asset disputes
• International family law matters
• Tax and trust-related divorce issues
• Children law disputes
• Child arrangements and relocation cases
• Cohabitation disputes
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Relationship breakdown involving complex business structures

Many of his cases involve substantial assets, international jurisdictions, trust arrangements and intricate financial structures requiring careful strategic planning and detailed analysis.

Why he stands out

Benjamin is known for combining technical excellence with calm, pragmatic and commercially focused advice.

His earlier career in commercial disputes gives him an edge in financial litigation, particularly in cases involving businesses, trusts and complex asset structures.

Clients frequently praise his ability to simplify difficult issues, remain composed under pressure and maintain a clear focus on achieving practical outcomes.

“Benjamin Stowe is a star of his generation. He is super organised, very commercial, and a hard worker. His client care skills are second-to-none.” – Legal 500

“He’s got a really bright future. He is unflappable, so hard-working, and gets to grips with complicated facts quickly.” – Chambers

“Ben Stowe is flying as a young partner. He has confidence and wisdom beyond his years, and he is a first-rate litigator.” – Legal 500

His approach combines strategic thinking with empathy, ensuring clients feel both supported and fully informed throughout the legal process.

Recognition and trust signals

Benjamin has earned consistent recognition from the leading legal directories and private client rankings.

• Ranked in Chambers High Net Worth
• Ranked in Chambers UK
• Recommended in Legal 500
• Recognised as a Next Generation Partner by Legal 500
• Named among the eprivateclient Top 35 Under 35
• Recognised in Spear’s Family Law rankings alongside other leading family lawyers

Independent commentary includes:

“Benjamin Stowe has a real fluency with cases and he is really comfortable dealing with complicated matters.” – Chambers

“Ben Stowe is a star amongst the new generation of family law partners in London.” – Legal 500

“His client skills are second to none, he is clever and pragmatic and I can really see him being one of the greats of family law.” – Legal 500

“He’s superb with clients.” – Chambers

Media and thought leadership

Benjamin is a recognised commentator on family law issues and has appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live, LBC, ITV and Times Radio. He is regularly quoted in national newspapers and legal publications discussing developments in divorce, cohabitation and family law.

His media work reflects his commitment to making family law issues more accessible and understandable to the public.

Notable cases

Benjamin has acted in a number of significant reported family law cases, including:

• W v X [2025] EWHC 1696 (Fam)
• Dmitry Tsvetkov v Elsina Khayrova [2023] EWFC 130
• Dmitry Tsvetkov v Elsina Khayrova [2023] EWFC 131
• Re Z (No.4) (Schedule 1 Award)
• Re Z (No.5) Enforcement

These cases demonstrate his experience handling high-profile disputes involving complex financial and children-related issues.

Professional memberships

• Member of Resolution