Ranking tables
Family/Matrimonial | UK
North East
Rankings overview for Departments
- Irwin Mitchell 4 Years Ranked
- David Gray Solicitors
- Major Family Law
- Stowe Family Law LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Hay & Kilner
- Mincoffs Solicitors LLP
- Sintons
- Ward Hadaway LLP
- Elspeth ThomsonDavid Gray Solicitors
- Joanne MajorMajor Family Law
- Wayne Lynn Irwin Mitchell13 Years Ranked
- Emily CannellMincoffs Solicitors LLP
- Lesley MonkhouseDavid Gray Solicitors
- Lucinda ConnellMajor Family Law
- Katie Machin Irwin Mitchell4 Years Ranked
- Sarah Crilly Stowe Family Law LLP11 Years Ranked
- Anna HunterMajor Family Law
- Christian ButlerKnights plc
- Claire HunterDavid Gray Solicitors
- Gemma IcetonWard Hadaway LLP
- Louise MastersWard Hadaway LLP
- Lucy MeadDavid Gray Solicitors
- Rachel SmithMincoffs Solicitors LLP
- Sam CarterMajor Family Law
- Hollie Murray Stowe Family Law LLP5 Years Ranked
- Calvin WalkerMajor Family Law
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Irwin MitchellFamily/Matrimonial2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedIrwin 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.
Band 2
2 Stowe Family Law LLPFamily/Matrimonial2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedStowe 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.