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Irwin Mitchell

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : North East

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Irwin Mitchell

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Family/Matrimonial - North East

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Strengths

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  • The partners listen, are communicative and efficient and always respond quickly and accurately.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ian L Kennerley
    Ian L Kennerley

    Ian L Kennerley

    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.

    • Ian is excellent.

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    • Ian is razor-sharp, committed and a true gentleman. I am grateful to Ian for a stellar service.

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    • Ian is very good at dealing with tricky opponents and cases that have moving parts. He has good judgement and makes good calls.

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    • He is very cerebral, thinks his cases through and has a plan for the clients and deals with them in a very efficient way.

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  • Kim Fellowes
    Kim Fellowes

    Kim Fellowes

    Kim Fellowes is recognised for her experience in handling high-value divorces, with expertise in both financial remedy and Children Act matters.

    • Kim's client care is the best in the business; she will sweat blood for them.

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    • Kim Fellowes will fight incredibly hard for clients: she is a tough negotiator.

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  • Wayne Lynn
    Wayne Lynn

    Wayne Lynn

    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.

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  • Katie Machin
    Katie Machin

    Katie Machin

    Katie Machin has a varied family law practice, advising on divorce and financial remedy proceedings as well as children matters and cohabitation disputes.
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