Family/Matrimonial

Major Family Law is an established boutique firm offering advice on a wide range of matters. The team is well versed in property and child arrangements arising from divorce, with considerable experience appearing in court as well as in mediation. Its expertise also includes international and domestic child relocation cases as well as matters concerning non-accidental injury and parental alienation. It has notable strength in handling high net worth financial remedies with complex asset structures.

"Major Family Law's quality of service, client care, attention to detail and market insight are all impressive."

"The lawyers at Major Family Law are motivated, enthusiastic and effective."

"They are the best solicitors in Newcastle for family work."

Joanne Major is the founder and managing partner of Major Family Law. She is well regarded for her experience in financial remedy proceedings as well as private children matters. "Joanne Major is an excellent lawyer." "Joanne is undoubtedly one of the most innovative family practitioners in the North East." "Joanne is really commercial in her approach, very client-focused and really driven." "Joanne is committed to getting the best results for her clients."

Lucinda Connell has experience handling both financial remedy and private children matters, often with an international element. She heads the firm's divorce and finance team. "Lucinda Connell is an excellent and emotionally intelligent lawyer." "Lucinda is very bright, incisive and brings a powerful mix of pragmatism and tenacity to bear in the conduct of her cases."

Anna Hunter is a trained collaborative lawyer who advises on a broad range of financial provision and private children matters. She is head of the children team at Major Family Law. "Anna is emotionally intelligent, which is an important quality in a family lawyer." "Anna Hunter is a strong solicitor for all her clients."

Sam Carter is particularly skilled at handling matters related to children, including child relocation and Hague Convention cases. "Sam Carter is excellent." "Sam Carter is a fabulous children law solicitor and a great advocate."

Calvin Walker frequently assists with financial remedy proceedings, with notable experience on cross-border mandates. "Calvin has a strong intellect and analytical skills - he can decipher the critical material from that which is less relevant." "Calvin Walker is a real rising star. He gets on top of the details and any technical issues, prepares thoroughly and his cases are well presented." "Calvin is very good at what he does. He is methodical and thorough."