Silk Family Law

Silk Family Law is a specialist family law firm with an enviable reputation for dealing with all aspects of separation, divorce, civil partnerships, pre-and post-nuptial arrangements and cohabitation agreements.

The firm was founded in 2010 by solicitors Margaret Simpson and Kim Fellowes, together with barrister Ian Kennerley. We are the only family law firm in the North to have our own in-house counsel.

Clients instruct us beyond our North of England base, including those from London and the Homes Counties who are looking for discreet, quality and fairly priced divorce guidance. The firm increasingly advises on overseas cases involving financial assets and children matters.

Our experience and outstanding client service is recognised with consistent top rankings for family law in the North in the respected legal guides Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

Operating from offices in the heart of Newcastle city centre and in the tranquil surroundings of Aske Stables, on the Zetland Estate, North Yorkshire (close to the A1 at Scotch Corner), we also see clients in consulting rooms in York, Leeds and London.

Our team of family law practitioners is skilled in advising and representing clients in s all aspects of family law, including married and unmarried couples, in respect of financial and children matters. We have particular expertise in dealing with complex cases, including businesses, farming, landowning, trusts and pensions, as well as cases with an international dimension.