Scott Halliday
Irwin MitchellAs a ‘major national firm’ with a ’truly local feel’, the Irwin Mitchell Leeds office represents business owners, land owners, sportspeople and professionals in their private financial remedy and children law cases. Team head Helen Revill is experienced in wealth protection, regularly handling nuptial and cohabitation agreements. ‘Absolute star’ Scott Halliday is sought after for his work in complex children cases, including those involving allegations of abuse; he also has specialist knowledge of LGBTQ+ family law. The firm acquired Silk Family Law in January 2024, bolstering its strength in North Yorkshire.
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‘Irwin Mitchell is a major national firm but individual offices are structured in a way so as to have a truly local team feel and to be firmly embedded in their local community, all of which is to clients' huge advantage.’
‘Scott Halliday of the Leeds office is a talented lawyer and an up and coming star in the family law arena. He thrives on cases with technically complex legal issues and is a great strategist. His client care is unparalleled and clients love him. He is genuinely committed to developing the law in his field and is one to watch.'
‘Scott Halliday is highly intelligent, hardworking, committed, and personable. His work ethic is second to none, he has a remarkable ability to analyse complex cases, identify issues and come up with an innovative strategy which has the client at the absolute centre. A passionate advocate for minority rights, he brings a unique perspective to cases. His empathetic client care is exceptional.’
‘The standout solicitor has to be Scott Halliday. He is an absolute star. He leaves no stone unturned and I cannot rate him enough.'
‘Scott Halliday is a formidable and impressive rising star who punches far above his weight on children matters. He relishes complex legal issues that need creative and thoughtful solutions. He is always willing to roll up his sleeves to achieve the best possible outcome for families and he never loses sight of having the ear of the client and the ear of the court.’
‘The Family department at Irwin Mitchell are second to none. They provide a platinum service to clients and counsel.'
- 'April Wood approaches each case sensitively but with an eye to achieving the best results for her clients. She bends over backwards to assist her clients. ’
‘The team at Irwin Mitchell are truly client centric in their approach and ensure that they have the right professionals in the room to assist the client at the earliest opportunity. They live and breathe the need for diversity and promote this extensively. This is shown clearly in all they do.’
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Leading associates
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Practice head
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Helen Revill