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. All regions also feature a sub-table designed to highlight the leading family mediators in that region.

Rankings overview for Departments

1

  1. Irwin Mitchell
    Irwin Mitchell 4 Years Ranked
  2. David Gray Solicitors
  3. Major Family Law
2

  1. Stowe Family Law LLP
    Stowe Family Law LLP 1 Years Ranked
  2. Hay & Kilner
  3. Mincoffs Solicitors LLP
  4. Sintons
  5. Ward Hadaway LLP
E

  1. Elspeth ThomsonDavid Gray Solicitors
  2. Joanne MajorMajor Family Law
2

  1. Wayne Lynn Irwin Mitchell13 Years Ranked
  2. Emily CannellMincoffs Solicitors LLP
  3. Lesley MonkhouseDavid Gray Solicitors
  4. Lucinda ConnellMajor Family Law
3

  1. Katie Machin Irwin Mitchell4 Years Ranked
  2. Sarah Crilly Stowe Family Law LLP11 Years Ranked
  3. Anna HunterMajor Family Law
  4. Christian ButlerKnights plc
  5. Claire HunterDavid Gray Solicitors
  6. Gemma IcetonWard Hadaway LLP
  7. Louise MastersWard Hadaway LLP
  8. Lucy MeadDavid Gray Solicitors
  9. Rachel SmithMincoffs Solicitors LLP
U

  1. Sam CarterMajor Family Law

  1. Hollie Murray
    Hollie Murray Stowe Family Law LLP5 Years Ranked
  2. Calvin WalkerMajor Family Law

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Irwin Mitchell
    1
    Irwin Mitchell
    Family/Matrimonial
    2026 | Band 1 | 4 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.

  2. David Gray Solicitors
    Family/Matrimonial
    2026 | Band 1
  3. Major Family Law
    Family/Matrimonial
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Stowe Family Law LLP
    2
    Stowe Family Law LLP
    Family/Matrimonial
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Stowe Family Law is a national family law firm with a strong presence in the North East. It can advise clients on financial remedy and divorce proceedings as well as child arrangements and in cases where domestic abuse is alleged. The firm has offices in Newcastle, Durham, North Shields and Sunderland.

  2. Hay & Kilner
    Family/Matrimonial
    2026 | Band 2
  3. Mincoffs Solicitors LLP
    Family/Matrimonial
    2026 | Band 2
  4. Sintons
    Family/Matrimonial
    2026 | Band 2
  5. Ward Hadaway LLP
    Family/Matrimonial
    2026 | Band 2