Rebecca Eels

Rebecca specialises in high-value and complex cases, particularly those involving:

Financial Matters on divorce

• High-net-worth divorces involving family businesses, complex corporate structures, and trusts.
• Large and diverse property portfolios, including international assets.
• Substantial pension arrangements, including public sector pensions.
• Financial arrangements involving cross-border elements.

Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements

• Advising on and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
• Strategic advice to protect wealth and minimise future conflict.

Later life/"Silver" divorce

• Acting for clients separating later in life.
• Providing joined-up advice where divorce intersects with estate planning, inheritance and long-term financial security.

Children Law (complex cases)

• High-conflict parenting disputes, including cases involving:
  • Allegations of domestic abuse, mental health, or substance abuse.
  • Relocation (including international relocation).
  • Fact-finding hearing and entrenched conflict ("implacable hostility").
• Advising extended family members, including grandparents, on maintaining relationships with children.

 Mediation and non-court dispute resolution

• Accredited family mediator and supervisor of mediators.
• Specialist in complex financial mediations and complex children mediations.
• Qualified to undertake child-inclusive mediation.

Rebecca is particularly known for helping clients resolve even the most difficult cases constructively, reducing conflict while achieving robust and workable outcomes.

Rebecca combines technical excellence with a practical, solution-focused approach. She works closely with her clients to identify the best route forward, whether through mediation, collaborative law or litigation, always aiming to minimise conflict and preserve family relationships wherever possible. 

Rebecca graduated from Bournemouth University with an LLB and then attended University of West England for her Legal Practice Course. She is also a trained collaborative lawyer, family mediator and has a professional qualification enabling her to meet with children and supervise other mediators.

Rebecca regularly advises on:

• International family law issues, including relocation and foreign assets.
• Education-related family matters, supporting schools and academies dealing with complex family situations.

She is an accredited mediator and supervisor of mediators, as well as a member of the Resolution and the Family Mediators Association.

Rebecca is ranked in Chambers and Partners UK 2026 for Family/Matrimonial (South West) and recognised for her mediation work. She was also awarded a Spotlight recognition for mediation expertise and is part of a Band 2 ranked Family Team at Stone King.

“They are a team of really experienced, skilled and proactive lawyers who genuinely work with the focus of resolving cases sensibly without undue acrimony.”  Chambers and Partners (Team Feedback)

“I felt very supported and fantastically guided throughout the whole process.”  Chambers and Partners (Team Feedback)

Rebecca has been recognised for her “wealth of mediation experience” and ability to “effectively navigate cases to find mutually beneficial solutions”, particularly in divorce and children matters.  

Rebecca enjoys ballet, walking, travel, live music and theatre, and spending time with her family and friends.