Stuart Duncan
Solicitor
SRA ID: 372240
I advise on all aspects of family law, with a particular emphasis on complex financial matters. This will often involve businesses, trusts, tax, offshore assets, pensions and other jurisdictions.
I specialise in dealing with the issues arising from relationship breakdown, including the financial consequences of divorce or separation, and the arrangements for children.
I also have expertise in advising on pre-nuptial agreements and cases involving unmarried couples.
I have advised clients for over 10 years across the Thames Valley, developing particular expertise on the financial consequences of relationship breakdown.
I have practiced exclusively in the area of family law since qualifying and am an accredited specialist in advanced finance.
My experience includes:
Representing high net worth clients with significant property and investment portfolios
Acting for business owners and directors with complex business structures
Representing high profile clients with unwanted media attention
Preserving wealth with pre and post nuptial settlements
Supporting wives where ongoing financial support is essential
Obtaining orders to prevent dissipation of assets
Acting in cases involving unmarried couples, including financial support for children
Protecting and varying family trusts and settlements
Dealing with cases involving offshore and foreign assets
Resolving arrangements for children, including domestic and international relocation.
Acting for grandparents and other family members in children disputes
17 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7SB
Licensed for 17 years
Practice Areas
Family Law
Great service
Stuart is a fantastic trusted advisor and advisor, who supported me impeccably during my divorce and since with ongoing legal issues.
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Exceptional Support and Guidance!
I had an exceptional experience with Stuart during a challenging time. He acted as a calming confidante, breaking down complex legal issues into understandable terms. His professionalism and amazing communication kept me informed and supported throughout the process. His empathetic approach made all the difference, and I truly appreciated their understanding and guidance. Highly recommend!
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First class legal advice with a human touch
Stuart assisted me with a very complicated case concerning my children's safety. I'm very grateful to say he secured a judgement that kept the children safe.
The case involved children's services, the police public protection unit, analysis of a criminal conviction, and evidence from a probation officer and two forensic psychologists. We were 18 days in court and by the end the bundle was 2400 pages, all of which had been read, analyzed, and collated by Stuart.
I was very anxious about the whole situation, and so needed a lot of guidance. Throughout Stuart skillfully balanced giving excellent legal advice with patiently walking me through each situation and permutation to help me come to a decision. It wasn't long before Stuart knew every detail as well as I did and was regularly anticipating my responses.
Stuart brought empathy, patience, and humanity to every interaction in a way that I couldn't have anticipated. Stuart is now a partner at Rowberry Morris and I think that speaks volumes about what they value in their staff.
I wholeheartedly recommend Stuart and Rowberry Morris.
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Family Matters
I would highly recommend Stuart! I found his calm approach to difficult situations very helpful. He offered good, honest professional advice which allowed the arduous process of divorce/family matters to come to a fair conclusion. Thank you Stuart and Eileen for a thorough professional service.
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Stuart has provided a highly professional service
Stuart has provided a highly professional service that brought my matter to swift conclusion after a years turmoil.
From the outset all steps were explained clearly with great legal knowledge regarding my case.
I would highly recommend and an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Thank You.
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Quality Family Solicitor
You are fabulous, I am happy that I had found you. My case was complicated but you made it possible with almost patience and prompt advice. Your helpful attitude makes it clear that you can continue to take on new challenges. To provide such a professional, intelligent and genuine service with such a moral and child-centred ethos has been life affirming. My case was practically difficult, complicated and emotional but after months of confusion there is finally some order. With that chaos now gone, there is finally space to step forwards with greater confidence.
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Great Result!
Despite being involved late on in the dispute with my ex-husband regarding our Financial Order, Stuart understood the issues quickly. He even raised a big issue that had been overlooked previously which in the end was the difference between me winning rather than losing. I highly recommend him, particularly if you have tricky financial situation.
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Efficient Service
I found Stuarts calm and reassuring approach to my matter very reassuring, I felt I was in safe hands. His work to finalise my divorce was handled in an efficient and speedy manner. I was kept informed at every step of the process and more complex issues were handled sensitively. Legal terminologies were clearly explained and I always felt fully in touch with the process and implications of what I was entering into were made clear. Eileen deserves recognition for her support and guidance throughout the process. I would have no hesitation in appointing Stuart to assist me again if the need ever arose.
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Professional Service
Stuart was extremely professional, putting together an agreement in place for me. It was administered from start to finish very swiftly, and resolved an issue at a very difficult time.
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Matrimonial Issue
The difficult situation was dealt with by the team with professionalism which brought the matter to a conclusion I was happy with.
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A representative from Knights Professional Services Limited responded to this review on 05 November, 2020
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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