JONES MYERS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner & Barrister
"To The Fantastic Mr Fox! Thank you so much for your most excellent help last week, it could not have gone any better."
Andrew is ‘in house' counsel where his practice encompasses all aspects of family law.
With unparalleled advocacy skills, Andrew has an impressive record dealing with complex children cases, including child arrangement orders, relocation cases and care proceedings in all level of courts.
Andrew has considerable experience in dealing with matrimonial finance matters where there are extensive assets - and is particularly skilled in dealing with business valuations.
Andrew's knowledge of trust related matters and off shore structures is extensive having practised in Jersey for some years. He has an impressive record dealing with complex cases..
A collaboratively trained lawyer, Andrew has a reputation for being firm but fair and getting to the heart of a problem efficiently and with excellent judgement.
Job Titles:
- Senior Family Law Executive
Job Titles:
- Member of the Children Team
- Partner
"Anthony Parrish is very well organised and totally on top of the facts in a case. He deals with his lay clients and other professionals in a case with absolute courtesy but never loses sight of his own objective and the need to promote and develop that."
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Member of Our Acclaimed Financial Remedies Team
Becky, the newest member of our acclaimed Financial Remedies Team, is experienced in areas of relationship break down including divorce and separation.
Job Titles:
- Member of Our Esteemed Children 's Department
- Paralegal
Brittany is a member of our esteemed Children's Department which delivers every aspect of public and private children law.
Based in our Harrogate office, Brittany works in areas of children law including residence, contact and child protection.
Based at our Leeds headquarters, Corrinne has a wealth of experience in the legal sector where she has worked in administrative and secretarial roles since the age of sixteen.
Corrinne supports our specialist family lawyers in wide-ranging aspects and liaises with clients, both face-to-face and on the telephone. She enjoys the variety of her role and that fact that no two days are the same.
The reputation of Jones Myers as a leading family law firm committed to delivering excellence and always seeking the best solutions for clients was a key factor in Corrinne's decision to join our award-winning practice.
Job Titles:
- Office Manager
- Divorce & Separation
- Member of Our Committed Team
A long-standing member of our committed team, Deborah came on board in 2010 and has seen our niche family law firm win several awards for excellence and retain our year-on-year Top Tier rankings in esteemed legal guides.
Based at our city centre headquarters in Leeds, Deborah's wide-ranging responsibilities include facilities and IT management for our three offices alongside her role as senior cashier.
Deborah's role spans liaising with clients, partners and suppliers and additional finance related issues.
Deborah enjoys the variety of work and being an integral part of the firm and its focus on delivering the best outcomes for our valued clients.
Elizabeth's expertise spans wide-ranging financial disputes.
As a key member of the Divorce and Separation Team, she represents clients across the UK and internationally. Her track record includes complicated, high value cases involving company structures and trusts. She also represents clients whose assets may be overseas and where there may be jurisdiction issues.
Elizabeth is also experienced in advising on relationship matters such as cohabitation agreements and disputes.
Praised for her sensible and pragmatic approach to cases, Elizabeth has a calming and friendly manner with clients.
Emma, a long-standing and valued member of Jones Myers, has extensive expertise in family law.
Working out of our Leeds city centre headquarters and our Harrogate town centre offices, Emma's two decades of experience in family law, combined with commitment and first-class organisational skills, are appreciated, and praised by clients and team members alike.
Emma provides invaluable support to partners including the firm's in-house counsel, Andrew Fox. She is proud to be integral to Jones Myers standing as a multi award-winning leader in its field which consistently achieves top tier rankings in respected legal guides.
Job Titles:
- Legal Administration Assistant
Gill joined Jones Myers in 2005 and supports the firm's internationally acclaimed Children's Team.
Her highlights include seeing Jones Myers go from strength to strength as an acknowledged leader in its field.
Gill is proud of being part of the firm's continued growth from a small office in Leeds to its current city centre headquarters along with expansion to offices in Harrogate and York.
Gill is responsible for audio and copy typing, client liaison, photocopying, diary management and dealing with legal aid bills. Her role also includes drafting legal applications and assisting with the induction and training of new team members.
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Trainee Solicitor
Harriet assists our specialist family lawyers at our contemporary new York city centre offices at The Quadrant, Bootham Row.
Headed by Jones Myers partner, Nicki Mitchell, the York team, which continues to expand its services, is highly regarded for understanding clients' wider needs during the process of separation. Harriet has already become a valuable team member, receiving appreciation from clients for her warmth and ability quickly to understand what they need.
Harriet provides much valued support to the wider team in complex cases involving family businesses, multiple properties and complicated pension arrangements.
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Children Department in 2016 As a Specialist
Jane joined the Children Department in 2016 as a specialist in child care law and children's matters and represents parents, grandparents, children and local authorities in proceedings.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Children Team
- Senior Solicitor
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Julie Simpson for the exceptional work which she undertook throughout the lengthy and very complicated Court proceedings in connection with my son. From what I witnessed in court, Julie appeared to be a solicitor whom the Designated Family Judge holds in very high regard; deservedly so in my opinion. She had relentless, objective focus on my son's best interests and her human compassion was clearly felt."
Job Titles:
- Member of the Children Team
- Partner
- Head of the Children Team
Head of the Children Team, Kate has over 25 years' experience dealing exclusively with issues relating to all aspects of children law. They include residence, contact, relocation, international child abduction and child protection work.
Laura's expertise covers all aspects of child care law and children matters, representing parents, grandparents, children and local authorities in proceedings.
Laura is fully accredited by the Law Society Children Panel, a widely recognised professional standard for demonstrating experience and expertise in this sensitive area.
With over ten years' experience in advising on issues relating to children including contact and residence disputes, Laura also advises and represents parents and local authorities in care proceedings.
Laura is well regarded for her down to earth and pragmatic advice. Clients like her caring approach in this complex and difficult area of law.
Lauren supports her Children Team colleagues on issues relating to residence and contact, child abduction and child protection.
Lauren is a valued team member assisting senior solicitors with legal research, liaising with clients, courts and barristers.
With a degree in Law already, Lauren is now studying and taking exams to become a fully qualified solicitor.
Lindsay had previously gained 15 years' experience as a Legal Cashier before joining Jones Myers in November 2022.
Based at our Leeds headquarters, she enjoys her role in our Finance Department which includes assisting and supporting our specialist family lawyers with finances queries.
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Member of Our Financial Remedies Department
Lindsey is a Family Law Solicitor based in our Leeds office.
Working exclusively in family law since 2004, Lindsey is a member of our Financial Remedies Department.
Lindsey has extensive experience in divorce and the financial aspects of relationship breakdown relating to both married and unmarried couples.
Lisa has trained in all aspects of family law including divorce and relationship breakdown, continually building on her expertise for the last 20 years.
She specialises in residence and contact disputes and child-care work for private clients - and for clients from the public sector.
Alongside Partner Kate Banerjee, Lisa assists in all aspects of care work acting for children, parents and Local Authorities and cases involving child abduction.
Lisa's sensitive and pro-active approach is well recognised by her clients.
Lisa's expertise spans over thirteen years and covers all aspects of children law, representing clients in the High Court, County Court and Family Proceedings Court.
Lisa acts for parents (including those represented through the Official Solicitor), children, grandparents and Local Authorities in proceedings. Lisa advises and represents parents, children and other family members in relation to private law children act proceedings.
A Law Society Children Panel member since 2011, Lisa is valued by her clients for her empathetic manner and sensible approach.
Lisa supports colleagues on key issues including residence and contact, child abduction and child protection.
An efficient and committed team member, Lisa prides herself on developing strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and barristers.
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Member of the Team at Jones Myers York
With three decades of expertise in family law, Lynne is a valued member of the team at Jones Myers York office based in the heart of the city.
Meggie has 12 years' experience in family law and is a member of our internationally acclaimed Children Department based in our Leeds office.
Specialising in care proceedings, she represents children, parents and extended family members. Meggie also has extensive expertise in child arrangement issues including residence and contact.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Solicitor
- Law Specialist
Senior family law specialist, Neil Dring, has almost four decades of expertise in divorce and financial settlements arising from relationship breakdowns.
Neil's strong track record in divorce and separation includes dealing with complex high net worth financial disputes and advocacy. He is also highly experienced in advising on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
Paula draws on her well-honed organisational skills and administration experience in family law to support the practice's award-winning Financial Remedies and Children's teams.
Her varied responsibilities include liaising with clients, the Courts along with other solicitors and professionals.
Paula rejoined the firm after taking time out to bring up her children and enjoys supporting our specialist lawyers who always seek the best solutions for our valued clients.
She is extremely interested in family law and pleased to be part of the firm's ongoing success and expansion.
"Richard is well versed in matrimonial finance work and especially skilled at handling issues with regards to company, shareholding and extensive family wealth."
Rosanna is experienced in divorce, separation and the financial issues resulting from relationship breakdown.
Rosanna advises clients through the divorce process and is respected for her inclusive, efficient and thorough approach. Her attention to detail is vital for assessing financial assets throughout the duration of a case.
She also works closely with the partners on complex cases to ensure that clients receive the best possible service at all times.