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Irwin Mitchell

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire

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Our client base includes -

•          Entrepreneurs;

•          landed gentry;

•          Affluent female market;

•          highly skilled professionals;

•          sports professionals;

•          CEOs;

•          spouses and partners of multi-millionaires; and

•          Vulnerable clients who have received large PI settlements

 

Clients and referrers are particularly attracted by our Teams of Excellence – having confidence that the lawyer they instruct is a specialist in the area of law they need.

 

 We have two new service lines. 

•          Mediation – we serve our clients nationally dealing with all aspects of family law. 

•          Counselling and Coaching – we have an in-house coach/counsellor and provide free initial sessions to all our clients. 

 

From a referrer perspective we have created two new programmes –

•          Intermediary programme – we ensure we have the knowledge and connections required in the marketplace to give clients a seamless transition to the next professional of their choosing

•          Priority Client Programme – we work with certain organisations providing support to employees going through a family difficulty and support in preparing wills and considering tax planning.

 

Chambers Review

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Family/Matrimonial - Yorkshire

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Irwin Mitchell is highly respected for the breadth of its expertise and its handling of high-value and complex matters, with strong teams in both Sheffield and Leeds. The firm advises on high net worth finance cases, including matters involving international assets, family businesses and pensions, as well as cohabitation and prenuptial arrangements. It has additional experience in private law child cases, such as child relocations and child abductions. The practice leverages the firm's full-service offering to assist with corporate, tax, employment and property issues. It also has a strong focus on LGBTQ+ issues in the context of family law.
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Strengths

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  • The team are extremely caring and constantly going above and beyond for their clients. The lawyers have high levels of expertise.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

  • This firm provides a stellar service in the fields of children and financial remedy proceedings. From their paralegals to their partners, all members of the team are hard-working and committed.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

  • They are very knowledgeable; nothing is ever too complex for them to handle.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Helen Revill-Wyles
    Helen Revill-Wyles

    Helen Revill-Wyles

    Helen Revill-Wyles has many years of experience practising family law. She advises clients on a range of work, including cohabitation and prenuptial agreements, financial remedy and children law.

    • Helen has a high level of expertise in the field of children and financial remedies, and I do not hesitate to recommend her.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

    • Helen is an absolute delight to deal with. She is approachable, empathetic and professional. Nothing is too much trouble, and she understands people, as well as being very knowledgeable.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
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  • Maisie Huynh
    Maisie Huynh

    Maisie Huynh

    Maisie Huynh handles a broad range of matrimonial finance proceedings, with particular specialist experience advising on cases involving significant personal injury settlements. She also assists with children matters concerning complex cross-border issues and allegations of abuse.

    • Maisie is a star of the future; she's fantastic. She's forward-thinking and sees where things are going.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

    • Maisie is a true litigator and incredibly tenacious.

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