Behind the Brand
The Ex Files is the brand, but the brain behind the scenes is Rachael Amelia Harwin.
Rachael is a Consultant Solicitor specialising in family law and is the legal expert behind The Ex Files. She brings over a decade of experience advising clients through all aspects of relationship breakdown and formation, focusing on securing fair financial settlements and sustainable, forward-looking outcomes.
After completing her Bachelor of Laws in Leeds and a Master’s in Law in Cambridge, Rachael qualified as a solicitor in 2021. Following years of practice at a top national firm, she founded The Ex Files in 2026 to provide a modern, resolution-focused and cost-friendly approach to separation.
Her extensive casework includes managing high-net-worth financial remedy proceedings, complex pension arrangements, and business structures. Rachael is also highly skilled in drafting pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, as well as handling sensitive Children Act proceedings, international child abduction, and cases involving domestic abuse or protective orders to ensure client safety and security.
Our Expertise
Deeply rooted in matrimonial finance, we provide the clarity and authority needed for a smooth transition through separation.
- Matrimonial Finance Specialist
- 10 years of focused expertise in financial settlements and divorce proceedings, providing authoritative guidance for complex cases.
- Financial Disclosure Advisor
- Specialist in navigating the complexities of financial disclosure, ensuring transparency and accuracy in every exchange.
- Financial Consent Order Specialist
- Expertise in drafting legally binding financial consent orders and Statements of Information to secure your financial future.
- Independent Financial Reviewer
- Independent assessment of settlement deals to ensure you are receiving a fair and equitable resolution for your claims.
Client Testimonials
“I had a meeting with Rachael Harwin today. She immediately put me at ease and spoke to me in a friendly but professional manner. She answered all of my questions honestly and even did some research for me and emailed me back later in the day with the answer I needed. Within the first five minutes of talking to her I knew I had the right person to help me. Thank you so much for today Rachael!”
“Rachael Harwin and her team provided exceptional representation during my divorce and financial agreement proceedings. Their expertise, professionalism, empathy, and strategic approach made a significant difference in the outcome of my case. I am incredibly grateful for their support and highly recommend their services to anyone in need of top-notch legal representation.”
“Rachael Harwin has represented me for the last few years. She is professional and honest with her advice and clear with her communication. She is always well prepared and quick to draft and send correspondence.”
“Over the past twelve months, I have faced one of the most challenging and emotionally exhausting chapters of my life. There were moments I felt utterly broken, but throughout it all, Rachael and the entire team have been nothing short of exceptional. Rachael has supported me with unwavering calm, clarity, and compassion. Her ability to deliver precise, considered advice especially in moments of emotional overwhelm has been a lifeline.”
“Rachael Harwin looked after me very well, being dyslexic she was very patient with my form filling abilities (or lack of them) she remained professional throughout with just the right amount of empathy for the situation she’s definitely one of the best and I should know sadly it’s my third time.”
“I am currently going through a difficult divorce and my solicitor has been throughout Rachael Harwin. Rachael has proven her worth and is currently and always has been professional, attentive, keeping me up to date regarding all developments and supported me throughout all the inevitable twists and turns. I feel I could not be in better hands and I am extremely happy that I have Rachael guiding and supporting me through this extremely hard and difficult process.”