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Leah Rhydderch

Senior Associate Solicitor (She/ her)

“Right from the start Leah was professional, sympathetic, supportive and friendly at a time when I was at my most vulnerable and lowest point in my life. Her great knowledge of family law put me at ease straight away and I felt I was in good hands at every step of the process.”

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Overview

Leah Rhydderch is an insightful, approachable and detailed orientated family solicitor, known for results driven approach, tackling complex family law matters. She joined Grant Stephens Family Law in 2026 and was previously Head of Family Law and a Senior Associate Solicitor at a large multi-disciplinary firm in Wales. Leah is pragmatic and strategic whilst taking an empathetic and calm approach to every case that she takes on, helping every client feel heard, supported and confident about their next steps during often very challenging times.

Areas of Expertise

Leah has extensive experience in a range of family law matters and particularly specialises in complex financial matters that involve multiple asset types and high net worth clients. Leah has the ability to navigate these matters with a precise skill that ensures that her clients feel reassured and confident. Leah has close relationships with specialist experts who she will instruct to ensure that her clients receive robust reports and advice for complex and sensitive matters.

Reputation and Professional Standing

Leah’s ability to navigate technically complex matters whilst maintaining a calm, empathetic and reassuring manner has earnt her a stellar reputation in Wales. She is recognised as a Lead Associate by the Legal 500, noted for her professionalism and approachability. Leah’s reputation has led her to frequently receive referrals from previous clients and professionals across Wales and the UK, due to her strategic and trusted approach. She has become known to the Welsh media as an expert on family law matters, being asked to appear on BBC Cymru to comment on developments within family law on several occasions.


Client Care

Leah has a unique ability to skilfully navigate highly complex matters, whilst maintaining a compassionate, caring approach. She has a firm belief that building a trusting and honest relationship with a client from the outset delivers the most desired results and she strives to ensure that her clients understand and are confident in every process and step during their matter. Leah is a native Welsh speaker and can communicate with her clients in their desired language.

Education

Leah studied Law at Cardiff University and got admitted as a solicitor in 2007

Hobbies and Interests

Leah is an enthusiastic world traveller who enjoys exploring the wonders of the world with her husband and two daughters. She also loves spending her free time and weekends outdoors in the fresh air.  She treasures time with family and friends and enjoys nice food.

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Grant Stephens Family Law - Testimonials

“As you know I received my Decree Absolute yesterday and as this now concludes matters after almost two long years. I would like to thank you and all of your team for the professional way in which GSFL have acted on my behalf and in particular Lisa for getting me over the finish line. Through all the emotions and frustrations experienced during such a traumatic part of your life you really need to be in a safe pair of hands and I have to say I always felt this was the case with yourselves, being guided with sensible pragmatic advice whilst always having and achieving the best result possible for me and I am extremely grateful to you for this. I always found GSFL a pleasure to deal with and having access to such professionals was an enormous relief for me, even the coffee and view from your office was pleasurable! Please pass on my thanks to everyone at GSFL for looking after me. Finally Divorced and According to Lisa “Free To Remarry”                                                                                                


Mark Carter