Chambers Review
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Family/Matrimonial - Yorkshire
What the Team is Known For
Jones Myers has a strong family team across Yorkshire noted for its ability to handle complicated children cases, including matters concerning abuse, abduction and exploitation. The firm also offers expertise in dealing with financial remedy proceedings and is well versed in cases involving shareholder issues, property portfolios and complex pension schemes.
Strengths
They are a close-knit team with a number of senior, high-calibre experts. They seek solutions but are highly capable of dealing with litigation if required.
A highly experienced team with real depth, Jones Myers prepares and runs cases thoroughly. It's a well-oiled machine.
The Jones Myers team provide a personalised and individualistic approach to clients.
Jones Myers has a very well-established children's and financial practice.
The team has experienced solicitors who are well versed in the law and procedures.
Notable practitioners
Richard Peaker is well known in the market for advising on high-value matrimonial finance disputes. He often advises landowners and high-earning professionals on both divorce and cohabitation matters.
Richard Peaker is the leading family lawyer in Leeds. He is hugely experienced, with excellent judgement, making him the obvious choice for matrimonial finance work.
One of the go-to lawyers in the region for complex financial remedy cases.
Kate Banerjee is head of the children department and handles a wide range of child law matters, including care proceedings, residence disputes and international abductions. She also advises on matters relating to adoption.
Kate is highly regarded for her work, attention to detail and focus on outcomes. She is highly supportive of clients.
Elizabeth Bell advises clients on a range of matrimonial finance matters, including cases concerning complex elements such as pensions, trusts and domestic abuse allegations.
Elizabeth is an excellent all-rounder who delivers excellent client service and is focused on best possible outcomes. She has a sensible head and is great to work with.
Nicki Mitchell is a collaborative lawyer and accredited family mediator. She assists clients with the resolution of matrimonial finance disputes, often involving high-value assets and pension arrangements, as well as advising on private children matters.
Nicki is good with clients and helps them understand things.