Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : North East
Band 1
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Irwin Mitchell has notable strength in dealing with high-value separation cases involving inheritance, tax, trust or pension issues. Its high-quality team demonstrates experience advising on wealth protection and the negotiation of nuptial agreements, as well as challenges to such arrangements. It is capable of handling cross-border matters both within the UK and internationally. It has further expertise in child disputes arising from divorce, including complex matters involving allegations of abuse and parental alienation. The Newcastle team of Irwin Mitchell incorporates lawyers from Silk Family Law, following the firms' merger in 2024.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They instil confidence that they have a grasp on the case from start to finish."
"They are a very comprehensive outfit. From their support staff right through to their senior partners, you just feel reassured and know you are in good hands."
"They have handled my case in an excellent way, providing me great assistance throughout."
"They instil confidence that they have a grasp on the case from start to finish."
"They are a very comprehensive outfit. From their support staff right through to their senior partners, you just feel reassured and know you are in good hands."
"They have handled my case in an excellent way, providing me great assistance throughout."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Kennerley is a barrister and a respected family lawyer. He is highly regarded for handling complex divorce and separation proceedings as well as the preparation of and challenges to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Kim Fellowes is recognised for her experience in handling high-value divorces, with expertise in both financial remedy and Children Act matters.
"I would always recommend Kim Fellowes to anyone needing a family lawyer."
"Kim is a brilliant lawyer."
Wayne Lynn handles a range of matrimonial finance matters, often involving cross-border assets. He advises clients on the negotiation of financial remedies as well as nuptial agreements.
"Wayne was extremely proactive and firm. He knew exactly what I needed to do in order to get a fair outcome and he helped me to get exactly that."
"Wayne Lynn is incredibly approachable."
Katie Machin has a varied family law practice, advising on divorce and financial remedy proceedings as well as children matters and cohabitation disputes.
"Katie Machin is prepared to go the extra mile to ensure the best interests of the client."
"Katie has excellent communication skills and was able to provide excellent legal advice, explaining different approaches even when things were more complicated."
"Katie is unflappable and her client care is excellent."