Fletchers Group expands into Family Law with acquisition of Rayden Solicitors 

Fletchers Group has agreed to acquire Rayden Solicitors (Raydens), one of the country’s most highly regarded Family Law practices. 

The deal marks the Group’s first move into Family Law and adds a new specialist pillar to its Serious Injury and Clinical Negligence operations. 

About Rayden Solicitors 

Founded in 2005 by Katherine Rayden, Raydens has grown from its base near St Albans to offices across Buckinghamshire, Essex, Central London, and Birmingham. The firm employs 113 people and is one of the largest specialist Family Law firms in England and Wales. 

Following the acquisition, Raydens will retain its brand, offices, and leadership team, with Katherine Rayden joining the Fletchers Group Executive Committee. 

Clients will continue to receive the same trusted service from the Raydens team, now supported by Fletchers Group’s investment, technology, and strategic backing to drive the next stage of growth. 

Part of a broader national growth strategy 

This is the tenth acquisition by Fletchers Group in the past four years and follows the addition of Scott Rees and Shoosmiths’ Serious Injury practice earlier this year, alongside the Group’s ongoing expansion into Birmingham, Northampton, and the Thames Valley – part of a broader strategy to build a nationwide presence across specialist consumer law. 

A shared ambition to strengthen and scale 

Peter Haden, CEO of Fletchers Group, said: “Our strategy is clear: to invest in brilliant specialist firms and help them grow more quickly, help more clients, and strengthen their organisation. 

“We’re keen to apply the same successful approach to Raydens as we have in our Serious Injury and Clinical Negligence practice, moving at pace to build a national leader in Family Law through a mix of organic and inorganic growth. 

“Our experience in scaling up specialist legal practices gives us a strong platform to support Raydens’ next stage of growth, drawing on our expertise in marketing, client service, people development, and the use of technology and AI to improve efficiency and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. 

“Katherine has built a fantastic business. With Fletchers Group’s investment and infrastructure, we can give her and her team the backing to accelerate their national growth plan, strengthen their market presence, and lead consolidation in Family Law.” 

Aligned values and vision 

Katherine Rayden, Founder and Senior Partner at Raydens, added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us; we are delighted to be joining forces with Fletchers Group. This acquisition will benefit both our colleagues and our clients, whilst retaining our trusted Raydens brand. We will have access to more resources and support in all areas of the business, helping us to accelerate our growth plans and thereby augmenting our capabilities and our offering to clients. 

“We share the same values as Fletchers – a commitment to providing the best possible results for our clients, based on industry-leading expertise and first-class client care. This acquisition is the natural next stage in the growth of Rayden Solicitors.”