Family/Matrimonial

Jones Myers has a strong family teamacross Yorkshirenoted for its ability to handle complicated children cases, including matters concerning abuse, abduction and exploitation. The firm also offers expertise in dealing with financial remedy proceedings and is well versed in cases involving shareholder issues, property portfolios and complex pension schemes.

"I have found their ability to take a firm grasp of matters exceptionally good. The team is strong across the board."

"Jones Myers is a very good practice and has a talented team of lawyers across West and North Yorkshire."

"They are incredibly knowledgeable and I always feel they have the right people on the case. They share their knowledge and experience internally to give me the best advice."

"Jones Myers are highly regarded family law specialists."

Kate Banerjee is head of the children department and handles a wide range of child law matters, including care proceedings, residence disputes and international abductions. She also advises on matters relating to adoption. "Kate always goes the extra mile for the client and is a superb lawyer." "Kate is an exceptionally good quality solicitor." "Kate is recognised as the go-to children specialist in Yorkshire." "Kate is a phenomenal lawyer and someone I recommend."

Managing partner Richard Peaker is well known in the market for advising on high-value matrimonial finance disputes. He often advises landowners and high-earning professionals on both divorce and cohabitation matters. "Richard is extremely experienced and I regard him absolutely as a go-to matrimonial finance specialist in the region."

Elizabeth Bell advises clients on a range of matrimonial finance matters, including cases concerning complex elements such as pensions, trusts and domestic abuse allegations. "Elizabeth is a very high-quality lawyer. Her conduct, management and handling of clients is superb." "Elizabeth is a very talented lawyer. She is pragmatic, sensible and good in court." "Elizabeth is highly committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for clients. She is passionate about achieving a fair outcome and is very experienced."

Nicki Mitchell is based in York and is a collaborative lawyer and accredited family mediator. She assists clients with the resolution of matrimonial finance disputes, often involving high-value assets and pension arrangements, as well as advising on private children matters. "Nicki has a strong reputation and is establishing a good presence in York. She works constructively and sensibly to move cases on." "Nicki has her clients' best interests at heart, and is very experienced. She is very sensible and very good in her approach." "Nicki is pragmatic, sensible and comes to a positive solution."