‘Passionate in everything it does’, Ridley & Hall fields a private and public family law team based across Huddersfield, South Elmsall, Leeds and Barnsley. James Cook specialises in children cases involving local authorities, working from Huddersfield alongside Vicky Medd, who handles matrimonial finances; Sarah Brown, whose practice includes sensitive adoption disruption matters; and care head Zoe Butt. Nigel Priestley also stands out for his community care and adoption expertise. In Leeds, Emma Hopkins Jones takes on private family matters, including cohabitee cases.
Testimonials
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‘I have never used solicitors before, but this firm have been like having a guardian angel beside me! I don't think I would be in the position I'm in now if it was not for them! So thorough, efficient, organised and precise.’
‘They understood the issue so quickly despite the complexity of our adoption case. Gave sound advice, handled our emotions sensitively but kept us grounded and focused on the core issues.'