Family/Matrimonial - North East
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
David Gray Solicitors demonstrates expertise in dealing with divorce proceedings and associated financial remedies, along with other family disputes. The firm further stands out for its experience in handling complex child matters, including cases concerning abuse and non-accidental injuries. It can provide the full range of alternative dispute resolution services, including family mediation, arbitration and collaborative law processes. The firm can offer clients a multidisciplinary service along with a strong ancillary network of non-legal support services and other professionals.
Strengths
I am always confident when working alongside solicitors from David Gray: they provide comprehensive and correct advice.
They were amazing throughout and I felt supported every step of the way.
They demonstrate compassion, understanding, professionalism and a determination to get the right result.
I have been extremely impressed with their knowledge base and their client care is exceptional.
Notable practitioners
Elspeth Thomson is well respected in the market for her extensive experience advising on both public and private children law, including complex issues surrounding adoption and surrogacy.
Elspeth is an experienced professional when it comes to children proceedings. Her client care and handling of cases is second to none.
Elspeth is an excellent solicitor.
Elspeth has worked tirelessly on behalf of my children and for that I will be forever thankful.
Lesley Monkhouse is well regarded for her ability to handle difficult public children matters, including cases involving sexual abuse and non-accidental injuries.
Lesley is an experienced and impressive lawyer, handling some of the most complex cases in public law. She is a safe pair of hands and a very diligent and intelligent professional.
Lesley was absolutely brilliant throughout. She is so understanding, always on top of everything and incredible at her job. I couldn’t thank her enough for everything she's done for me and my family.
She is proactive in matters and can really get to the nuance of the case quickly. Clients look to her and and are reassured by her.
An excellent lawyer who is exceptional with clients.
Claire Hunter regularly undertakes complex care proceedings and has particular experience representing children.
Claire is amazing and an excellent advocate.
She is a persuasive but realistic advocate.
Claire is a very experienced lawyer who has a wealth of experience in family law. She is very organised, efficient and is a very good advocate.
Lucy Mead is noted for her experience advising on complex financial settlements, including those involving businesses and assets. She also acts for guardians and children in care proceedings.
Lucy is conscientious, organised and a very good advocate.
She is highly professional and knowledgeable but also extremely approachable and empathetic: an excellent solicitor.
