With offerings across York, Leeds and Harrogate, the Jones Myers LLP family team is praised for its ‘perfect blend of vast experience and strength in depth’. Richard Peaker heads up the divorce and financial remedies practice in Leeds, and is often instructed on multi-jurisdictional proceedings involving complex corporate assets, characterised by an ‘intellectually rigorous approach’. In York, financial remedy matters are handled by Nicki Mitchell, an accredited mediator with capabilities in child-inclusive mediation. Across Leeds and Harrogate, Kate Banerjee provides advice of ‘the highest calibre’ as head of the children department. Andrew Fox has notable experience in offshore structures in financial disputes, while Anthony Parrish excels in child abduction matters.
Testimonials
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‘Jones Myers has a first class reputation for private client money and children work. It is one of the 'go to firms' in the North East because of its excellent team of lawyers who offer a very high level of expertise in family law. Its client care is first rate and court preparation stands out.’
‘Jones Myers is rightly regarded as the "go-to" firm in Leeds for medium to high value matrimonial finance cases. The firm is renowned for its strength in depth and for the commitment to its clients of the team as a whole.’
'Nicki Mitchell has established a strong niche family law presence in York with an enviable reputation for specialist and tailored family law services. The firm is strong on dispute resolution offering mediation and collaborative services. It is always a pleasure to work with Jones Myers as they can be trusted to take a constructive and conciliatory approach.'
'Anna Sutcliffe is a very experienced family law specialist. She works very hard for her clients but at the same time takes a fair and constructive approach.'
‘Richard Peaker, who heads the firm, is undoubtedly one of the leading matrimonial finance lawyers in the North - a consummate lawyer with a wealth of experience, an intellectually rigorous approach and a highly professional manner, which in combination inspire tremendous confidence in his clients.'
‘Kate Banerjee's dedication to her clients, depth of knowledge and sensitivity in highly emotive cases is of the highest calibre. She is caring and sensitive but firm in her advice when needed.'
‘Elizabeth Bell is a highly experienced matrimonial finance lawyer who works extremely hard to get the best results for her clients. She is easy to work with, prepares a case immaculately and works hard to make sure that everything is done to get the best result for a client. Her client handling skills are admirable.'
‘Andrew Fox is a former barrister now solicitor with vast experience and benefiting from time working in Jersey, he is an expert in Trusts and complex financial structures.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Peaker, Kate Banerjee