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Jones Myers Celebrates ‘Best UK Lawyers’ honour

Family law specialists at niche family law firm Jones Myers feature in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in the  United Kingdom™ which recognises excellence in practice.  
19 November 2024
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Jones Myers clinches national award for Outstanding Client Care

Jones Myers has scooped a prestigious nationwide award for Outstanding Client Care.
19 November 2024
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Jones Myers awards student prize for outstanding achievement

The commitment of niche family law firm, Jones Myers, to recognise the talent and potential of the next generation includes partnering with Leeds Beckett University to contribute a special performance award.
19 November 2024

New Leeds city centre headquartrs for Jones Myers

Jones Myers niche family law firm has moved to contemporary new headquarters in the heart of Leeds.
23 August 2024

Jones Myers recognised among UK’s top private client firms

Niche family law firm Jones Myers, is again included in eprivateclient’s  top family law firms which acknowledges the country’s best private client law practices.
29 August 2024

Jones Myers retains Chambers top ranking for almost three decades

Jones Myers has been awarded another Band 1 ranking in Chambers UK 2024 legal guide - just two weeks after retaining its top status in the Legal 500 guide.
29 August 2024

Why pensions are a valuable asset in divorce settlements

A study which found that just one fifth of divorcing couples considered pensions when dividing their assets reinforces how their importance as  a valuable asset in relationship breakdown remains overlooked.  
23 August 2024

MAKING THE LIVING TOGETHER LEAP? WHAT ADVICE SHOULD YOU SEEK?

At this very moment many couples of varying ages are taking the plunge to set up home together.  
23 August 2024
Finance

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FINANCIAL CONSENT ORDERS

A Financial Consent Order is vital for the immediate and long-term future of divorcing couples and their children, whose interests should always come first.
23 August 2024
Finance

ACTIONS TO TAKE IF A FINANCIAL CONSENT ORDER IS IGNORED

A Financial Consent Order, which divides financial assets between separating couples, is vital in protecting them from future financial claims.
23 August 2024
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JONES MYERS REMAINS BEST IN CLASS WITH TOP TIER LEGAL 500 RANKING

Niche family law firm Jones Myers has retained its Number 1 ranking in the Legal 500 guide for almost three decades.
21 March 2024
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JONES MYERS RECOMMENDED BY PEERS FOR BEST UK LAWYERS ACCOLADE

Powerful recommendations from peers have resulted in Jones Myers award-winning, niche family lawyers’ inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom.
21 March 2024
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JONES MYERS PARTNER NAMED ‘LAWYER OF THE YEAR’ IN NORTHERN POWERHOUSE AWARDS

Jones Myers partner, Kate Banerjee, has been named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in the coveted Private Client category of the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards.
21 March 2024
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JONES MYERS HELPS RAISE £12.5k FOR INSPIRATIONAL CHARITY

Joes Myers has helped to raise £12,500 for a charity which enhances the quality of life for thousands of people with sight loss and wide-ranging disabilities.
21 March 2024
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NEW APPOINTMENT FUELS GROWTH FOR JONES MYERS YORK TEAM

The York office of Jones Myers is marking further growth with a new appointment following the firm’s move to bigger city centre offices.
21 March 2024
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JONES MYERS SUPPORTS NEXT GENERATION WITH MASTERS PRIZE

The commitment of Jones Myers niche family law firm to recognise tomorrow’s talent includes awarding a special prize to a Masters law graduate at Leeds Beckett University.
21 March 2024
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FURTHER EXPANSION FOR JONES MYERS HARROGATE OFFICE

Niche family law firm Jones Myers has further expanded the team at its Harrogate office with the appointment of children law Paralegal, Brittany Dyer.
21 March 2024
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JONES MYERS APPOINTS SENIOR FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST

Jones Myers has appointed a senior family law specialist with almost four decades of expertise in relationship breakdown and financial settlements to head its Harrogate office.
21 March 2024
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Best foot forward: £10k charity fundraiser helps homeless and disadvantaged

Jones Myers has gone the extra mile to help raise almost £10k in a vibrant fundraiser to help society’s poorest and most disadvantaged members.
22 August 2024
Divorce

CAN MEDIATION WORK FOR A FINANCIALLY COMPLEX DIVORCE?

Sadly, a misconception exists among divorcing couples, and some family lawyers, that the only way to terminate a financially complicated marriage is to fight it out in court.     
23 August 2024
Divorce

HOW TO ACHIEVE A FAIR FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT IN YOUR DIVORCE

The impact of divorce can be devastating – which is why our focus at Jones Myers is on helping our clients to reach a fair financial settlement without going to Court.
22 August 2024
Domestic Violence

HOW CAN I GET MY ABUSIVE SPOUSE/PARTNER TO LEAVE OUR HOME?

Sadly, we work with many clients who, along with their children, are victims of domestic abuse.
23 August 2024
Divorce

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT FAMILY MEDIATOR FOR YOUR DIVORCE

If you opt to settle your divorce through mediation rather than a drawn out, expensive and  contentious Court settlement, choosing the right mediator is vital.
22 August 2024
Divorce

I’M DIVORCING – AM I ELIGIBLE FOR FREE MEDIATION SESSIONS?

For separating couples, mediation can be a highly effective way of avoiding a lengthy, costly, and drawn-out Court divorce in which children are often caught up in the crossfire.
22 August 2024

CLIENTS DESERVE TRANSPARENCY: WHY UNREGULATED FIRMS NEED TO BE STOPPED

The news that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to investigate claims of people being misled  about the process and prices of divorces and wills is a positive development,  
22 August 2024
Marriage

THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDING A PRE-NUP TO YOUR WEDDING CHECK LIST

For those about to tie the knot, wedding checklists will vary enormously - depending upon the venue and number of guests.
23 August 2024
Child protection

HOW WOULD COMPULSORY MEDIATION PROTECT CHILDREN FROM COURTROOM CONFLICT?

Plans to make mediation compulsory for separating couples could prevent thousands of children seeing their parents embroiled in bitter, lengthy, and costly courtroom conflicts.
22 August 2024