Ranking tables

Family/Matrimonial | UK

North East

Our Family/Matrimonial tables rank law firms and lawyers who deal with issues surrounding the inception and breakdown of personal relationships. This includes the creation of pre-nuptial, civil partnership and cohabitation agreements relating to financial and property assets, the resolution of divorces or separations involving financial and property disputes, and the handling of matters relating to children in the context of divorce or separation. Public law proceedings related to children in care may also be included, as may work relating to surrogacy and fertility law.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 2

  1. Hay & Kilner
  2. Mincoffs Solicitors LLP
  3. Sintons
  4. Ward Hadaway LLP
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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Elspeth Thomson David Gray Solicitors15 Years Ranked
  2. Joanne MajorMajor Family Law
2

Band 2

  1. Lesley Monkhouse David Gray Solicitors7 Years Ranked
  2. Wayne Lynn Irwin Mitchell12 Years Ranked
  3. Emily CannellMincoffs Solicitors LLP
  4. Jonathan FlowerWard Hadaway LLP
  5. Lucinda ConnellMajor Family Law
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Band 3

  1. Claire Hunter David Gray Solicitors1 Years Ranked
  2. Katie Machin Irwin Mitchell3 Years Ranked
  3. Lucy Mead David Gray Solicitors14 Years Ranked
  4. Anna HunterMajor Family Law
  5. Christian ButlerHay & Kilner
  6. Louise MastersSintons
  7. Rachel SmithMincoffs Solicitors LLP
  8. Sarah CrillyStowe Family Law LLP

Associates to watch

  1. Calvin Walker
    Calvin Walker Major Family Law1 Years Ranked
  2. Hollie MurrayStowe Family Law LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. David Gray Solicitors
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    David Gray Solicitors
    Family/Matrimonial
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked

    David Gray Solicitors has a well-respected team that demonstrates expertise in dealing with divorce proceedings and associated financial remedies, along with other family disputes. The firm further stands out for its experience in handling complex child matters, including cases concerning abuse and non-accidental injuries. It can provide the full range of alternative dispute resolution services, including family mediation, arbitration and collaborative law processes. The firm can offer clients a multidisciplinary service along with a strong ancillary network of non-legal support services and other professionals.

  2. Irwin Mitchell
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    Irwin Mitchell
    Family/Matrimonial
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    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.

  3. Major Family Law
    Family/Matrimonial
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Hay & Kilner
    Family/Matrimonial
    2025 | Band 2
  2. Mincoffs Solicitors LLP
    Family/Matrimonial
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Sintons
    Family/Matrimonial
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Ward Hadaway LLP
    Family/Matrimonial
    2025 | Band 2