Ms Jo Backwith > Stowe Family Law LLP > Reading, England > Lawyer Profile

Stowe Family Law LLP
Suite 28
The Blade
Abbey Square
RG1 3BD
England

Work Department

Reading

Position

Partner 

Career

Jo works at our Reading law office and focuses on all areas of divorce, financial matters, and children. She has on occasion advised clients on separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, and pre and postnuptial agreements. 

Known for her calm and considered approach, Jo is extremely empathetic but also provides her clients with realistic expectations. As someone who is willing to have difficult conversations with her clients, Jo builds strong, trusting relationships that her clients appreciate.  

Languages

English

Memberships

Jo is a member of Resolution. 

Education

Jo graduated in 2005 with a 2:1 in History from the University of Reading. She also received a commendation for her graduate diploma in Law from Oxford Brookes University in 2009. She then gained a distinction for her legal practice course from the University of Law in 2010. 

In 2011, she worked as a paralegal at Ratcliffe Duce & Gammer, where they supported her qualification via CILEX as a graduate member. 

Leisure

Outside of work, Jo enjoys spending time going on walks with her family and socialising with friends. She also likes to go to music concerts, festivals, and watch football or cricket. 

Lawyer Rankings

South East > Private client > Family: Thames Valley, Berks, Oxon, M4/M40

Combining ‘breadth of expertise’ and ‘excellent client care’, Stowe Family Law LLP‘s Oxford and Reading based teams practice across the full range of family law. Liza Gatrell, managing partner, heads the team. Gemma Davison, in Oxford, is an accredited mediator and collaborative lawyer with experience in modern families work. In Reading, Sarah Scriven is recommended for challenging child law matters, and Jo Backwith is also a key name.