About Rachael
Rachael is a Partner and Solicitor within our Family team, which is led by Jonathan Whettingsteel.
Having qualified as a Solicitor in 2005, Rachael has vast experience in Family Law and is a Resolution Accredited Specialist and a Resolution trained Collaborative Lawyer.
Rachael has memberships with Resolution, The Law Society and the Surrey Association of Women Solicitors.
Rachel’s specialisms include:
- Divorce/dissolution including financial arrangements
- Finances upon separation of unmarried couples
- Child arrangements
- Domestic Abuse orders
- Co-habitation agreements
- Nuptial agreements
- Collaborative Law
Why Family Law?
For Rachael, law wasn’t a lifelong plan, it was a fortunate accident. She chose it at college simply to fill her timetable, but one brilliant teacher changed everything.
Captivated by real courtroom stories and trips to Reading Crown Court, Rachael quickly knew she had found her path.
That early fascination evolved into a career dedicated to helping families navigate complex emotional and legal challenges.
Rachael’s approach is rooted in empathy and teamwork; she believes in guiding clients through turbulent times with clarity, reassurance, and a focus on moving forward positively.
Supporting Clients
Rachael's clients describe her as calm, compassionate, and grounded, and someone who turns difficult conversations into manageable steps.
“I want my clients to feel like we’re a team,” she says. “It’s about supporting them to see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
Why Dutton Gregory?
Rachael joined Dutton Gregory following the merger with Mackrell Turner Garrett in 2023, where she had been a Partner.
Rachael immediately recognised Dutton Gregory as the perfect fit; a larger, close-knit family team that still feels personal. She values the firm’s culture of collaboration, where everyone, no matter their role or location, is recognised and appreciated.