Domestic Abuse Archives | Jones Myers

Laura Sargeant

wearefactory — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:53:52 +0000

Passionate about working in family law since her mid-teens, Laura’s expertise in family law spans sixteen years.

A member of the firm’s esteemed Children’s Department based at Jones Myers’ York office, her specialisms include domestic abuse, adoption, child arrangement orders and child protection orders.

Laura was attracted by the firm’s outstanding reputation in the legal world – and how the practice always strives to deliver excellence in family law to its valued clients.

Laura finds it rewarding to support clients through a difficult period in their lives and help them to find the best solution for their unique situation.

Approach

Clients value Laura’s dedication and knowledge along with her empathy and listening skills.

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Becky Vine

wearefactory — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:51:31 +0000

Becky, the newest member of our acclaimed Financial Remedies Team, is experienced in areas of relationship break down including divorce and separation.

Her specialisms extend to financial disputes and settling financial arrangements along with cohabitation – advising clients on their rights before they cohabit or if their relationship has broken down.

Approach

Clients commend Becky for her conscientious and friendly approach along with her commitment to providing a practical, efficient and tailored approach to resolving issues.

What our clients say

“Professional, clear and honest advice on matrimonial, financial and child matters throughout. The personal service I received from Elizabeth Bell, Kate Banerjee and Becky Vine was excellent and would recommend to all. Thank you so much.”

Jones Myers Client, 2025

“Throughout my experience with Jones Myers, I was looked after by Liz and Becky for my divorce, and Kate and Lisa for my child arrangements. They have been the shoulder I have required on various occasions throughout the past year and have continuously offered me reassurance, time and the advice required. They didn’t just tell me what I wanted to hear, they were honest which is all anyone can ask for and I cannot fault them for anything. Any problems which came to light they solved quickly, and I’ll be forever grateful. Hopefully I can now move forward with my life. Thank you for everything.”

Jones Myers Client, 2025

“Becky Vine was extremely professional and supportive. We are extremely grateful for her work and found her advice very helpful. We were able to complete our order feeling confident with what we had included and equipped with all the necessary information to consider before we sent it to the court. She was transparent with regards to costs and billing which is always appreciated and I feel that it was money well spent.

I would highly recommend Becky as she provided an excellent service that was personal to my situation – thank you!”

Jones Myers Client, 2025

“Elizabeth Bell and Becky Vine handled my divorce and they were both excellent – really kind and supportive, while also being clear, straightforward and practical. They made what could have been a difficult process very easy and kept costs to a minimum while giving me all the advice and help I needed. Highly recommended.”

Jones Myers Client, 2025

“Thank you so much for all your support and hard work, I really do appreciate it.”

Jones Myers Client, 2023

““…thank you for all your help through this process – I’ve felt genuinely supported throughout at a really tough time.””

Jones Myers Client, 2023

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Meggie Chan

wearefactory — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 11:41:33 +0000

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.

Commending her empathy, enthusiasm and honest advice, clients also applaud Meggie’s passion for helping them to reach the best solutions for their individual situations.

What our clients say

“Words can’t explain how much I can thank this solicitors Meggie who has supported me through all the child proceedings and got me the results I wanted. She has compassion, empathy and a loving nature who will do everything she can to support you and get you the best results. Can’t thank you and your team enough.

I also can’t thank enough for his time and support Mr Fox his name suits him as he fights for your corner and protects the people around him. A lovely man who is well presentable and professional would also recommend him as well. Thank you”

Jones Myers Client, 2025

“Meggie Chan has represented me since November 2020 in a protracted set of family court proceedings…she and her colleagues have remained steadfast throughout this brutal case. I cannot speak highly enough of the service I have received in the last 4 and a half years, both in terms of legal expertise but also emotional support (which I am sure was usually outside of her remit as my solicitor).”

Jones Myers Client, 2024

“I can’t thank Meggie enough for all of her support. I felt completely lost and overwhelmed in my situation and from the first meeting with Meggie, that lifted. Meggie is professional, understanding, kind and patient. Meggie sensitively guided me through a very stressful time. I will be forever grateful.”

Jones Myers Client, 2024

“I am beyond grateful for everything Meggie and Daniel have done to get the outcome I wanted! They have been amazing, they listened to me, kept me calm and were so patient.”

Jones Myers Client, 2023

“”Just wanted to say a massive thank you to all for your guidance and assistance in sorting out the arrangements for me to be able to see my children.”

Jones Myers Client, 2021

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Lisa Russell

wearefactory — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:57:43 +0000

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.

Approach

A Law Society Children Panel member since 2011, Lisa is valued by her clients for her empathetic manner and sensible approach.

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Lauren Warford

wearefactory — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:50:58 +0000

Lauren is a dedicated member of our internationally renowned Children’s Team, supporting colleagues on a wide range of matters including residence and contact disputes, child abduction, and child protection cases.

Since joining Jones Myers in 2018, Lauren has become an invaluable part of the department, assisting senior solicitors with legal research, liaising with clients, courts, and barristers, and contributing to the smooth running of complex family law matters.

Lauren is now a fully qualified solicitor and is looking forward to managing her own caseload and continuing to make a positive impact for clients.

What our clients say

“Very positive experience, thanks to Lauren at Jones Myers. Great communication and advice and extremely hard-working to resolve matters surrounding child arrangements. Would highly recommend to anybody going through a particularly tricky separation of which Lauren was always very supportive of my anxiety and explained legal matters thoroughly.”

Jones Myers Client, 2026

“I had an excellent experience with this firm. From the outset they were professional, responsive and approachable, and I always felt listened to before advice was given. Lauren was especially supportive and understanding. She took the time to get to know my personal situation and my children’s needs, which meant the advice I received was well considered and genuinely in our best interests. During the court process she was calm, reassuring and supportive, which helped me feel guided and confident at every stage.”

Jones Myers Client, 2026

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Laura Walsh

wearefactory — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:50:12 +0000

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.

Approach

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.

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Nicki Mitchell

wearefactory — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:47:59 +0000

With over 25 years’ experience in family law, Nicki specialises in the financial aspects of relationship breakdown – and particularly complex cases involving family businesses, multiple properties, and complicated pension arrangements.

A skilled mediator and York’s first collaborative family lawyer, Nicki champions Alternative Dispute Resolution processes which avoid a lengthy court process and can lead much more quickly and cost effectively to a successful resolution.

Her exceptional track record includes advising clients on the more traditional methods of resolving issues surrounding family breakdowns.

Nicki Mitchell is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw

Chambers & Legal 500

“Nicki has her clients’ best interests at heart,” is “very sensible and very good in her approach” and is “pragmatic, sensible and comes to a positive solution.”

Chambers and Partners, 2025

“Nicki Mitchell has established a strong niche family law presence in York with an enviable reputation for specialist and tailored family law services. The firm is strong on dispute resolution offering mediation and collaborative services. It is always a pleasure to work with Jones Myers as they can be trusted to take a constructive and conciliatory approach.”

Legal 500, 2025

“She is very experienced and ADR focused.”

Chambers and Partners, 2024

“Nicki is very pragmatic, sensible and able to come to a positive solution.”

Chambers and Partners, 2024

“She has a natural empathy towards clients who are experiencing an often difficult and contentious period in their lives.”

Legal 500, 2022

“Well regarded for her ADR and collaborative law practice. She often advises on matrimonial finance disputes concerning high-value assets and pension arrangements.”

Chambers and Partners, 2021

“Mitchell has extensive experience in financial remedy cases with claims involving businesses assets, multiple properties and complex pensions issues.”

Legal 500, 2020

“Nicki has a strong reputation for being tough but fair and is acknowledged as having a very calm and clear way of dealing with clients which is a huge help to them, especially in very stressful and emotional situations.”

Chambers and Partners, 2020

“A thoughtful, careful and measured family lawyer with good client care skills. She manages to communicate in a way that everyone understands.”

Chambers and Partners, 2019

What our clients say

“I can’t recommend Nicki, Lynne, and the team at Jones Myers (York) highly enough. My divorce was complex and involved a family home, a business, and pensions, so it wasn’t a straightforward process by any stretch. From the outset, Lynne was absolutely brilliant incredibly responsive, calm, and reassuring. She made contact easy and always kept things moving, which really mattered during a stressful time. Nicki was outstanding. She clearly knows her stuff, explained everything in a way I could understand, and guided me through the process with confidence and clarity. At one point I made the (ill-advised!) decision to try and represent myself, which I quickly realised was a mistake. Nicki stepped in, untangled the situation, and quite literally saved me thousands. I’m genuinely grateful for that. What stood out most was how supported I felt throughout. This wasn’t just about legal knowledge it was about judgement, experience, and knowing when to push and when to steady things. I would 100% use Nicki and the Jones Myers team again… although I sincerely hope I never need to! If you’re facing a complex divorce and want someone you can trust in your corner, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”

Jones Myers Client, 2026

“Nicki and the team at Jones Myers were beyond excellent. They were professional and supportive in what had been an extremely tough couple of years. I would recommend this firm and Nicki in particular, to anyone looking for a legal team with expert knowledge and who will provide a first class service. I will be always grateful to them.”

Jones Myers Client, 2024

“The service provided by Nicki Mitchell and her team at Jones Myers was excellent. Nicki Mitchell was proactive throughout and provided reasoned and pragmatic advice during a protracted process and her evident experience in the field was invaluable.The whole team was responsive and supportive in what was inevitably a stressful time for me.”

Jones Myers Client, 2024

“During my divorce, Nicki provided unwavering legal support with her rock-steady focus on achieving the best outcome for me. Her ability to break down the issues into a step-by-step process was so reassuring. She quickly identified the critical factors, which she addressed by the most efficient means, for example making a phone call rather than waiting for emails. I was confident that Nicki had a real understanding of the situation and trusted her completely to deal with difficult negotiations.”

Jones Myers Client

“She is clear and concise but at the same time compassionate. She understands the desolation of divorce, while guiding with a steady hand toward an optimal resolution. Communications with Nicki and her lovely legal assistant, Lynne, were excellent. I was always kept in the loop and never left to wonder what was happening.”

Jones Myers Client

“I chose Nicki because she is an accredited Collaborative Lawyer using cooperative strategies, however when the going got tough she was calm, courteous, and professional. I feel so fortunate to have found Nicki, she had my back every step of the way and can’t recommend her highly enough.”

Jones Myers Client

“I can’t believe that we have finally got to the end of this. I must say that, having your support over the past two years, has been greatly appreciated and made a huge difference to my health and wellbeing… But, the part that I have most valued, has been the open discussions and the opportunity to talk to someone who understood the situation and was able to offer expert guidance.”

Jones Myers Client

“She is the best matrimonial lawyer I have known during my 39 years in practice – with her depth of knowledge and attention to detail, her tenacity in seeking the best settlement for her clients and still maintaining an empathetic approach is a rare skill.”

Jones Myers Client

“Nicki has a strong reputation for being tough but fair and is acknowledged as having a very calm and clear way of dealing with clients which is a huge help to them, especially in very stressful and emotional situations.”

Jones Myers Client

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Lisa Stephenson

wearefactory — Wed, 10 May 2017 13:15:23 +0000

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.

What our clients say

“From beginning to end Kate, Brittany & Lisa have been amazing. They not only offered legal advice but were very sensitive to my situation. They listened and supported me in every way possible and kept me updated with any news whether by email or phone call. I was always guided in the right direction and was not just told what I wanted to hear. It made a big difference that they believed me and did all they could for me and my children. This led to the very best outcome for my children and also myself. ”

Jones Myers Client, 2024

“Please pass on my sincere thanks to all your colleagues who have answered my calls, returned my emails and talked me through things. I really do appreciate all the hard work and effort that everyone put in to helping me.”

Jones Myers Client

“Thank you to Kate and Lisa for all your support.”

Jones Myers Client

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Anthony Parrish

wearefactory — Wed, 10 May 2017 13:09:09 +0000

Anthony’s extensive experience in family law spans over two decades during which time he has developed specialisms in matters relating to childen law.

Joining Jones Myers’ internationally renowned Children’s Department in 2007, he deals with issues relating to children, teenagers, parents (including those represented through their official solicitor) and local authorities.

Anthony’s expertise also encompasses international child abduction cases and same sex relationship issues.

Approach

Recognised for his caring and approachable manner, Anthony prides himself on giving realistic advice in a sensitive and appropriate way, tailored to suit the individual needs of the client.

Chambers & Legal 500

“Excels in child abduction matters.”

Legal 500, 2025 – Next Generation Partner

“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.”

Legal 500

What our clients say

“Anthony was kind, clear, friendly, quick to respond and incredibly supportive during my Hague abduction case. Moreover, his good humour and personable style made the potentially very stressful moments much more manageable. I would happily recommend Anthony and Jones Myers.”

Jones Myers Client, 2025

“I would like to thank you for all the help and encouragement you provided to me this past year.”

Jones Myers Client

“Thank you very much for your assistance yesterday and I was pleased with the way you presented it and your advice and guidance throughout.”

Jones Myers Client

“Thank you for your work over the last few months and the Court Order is exactly how I wanted it for myself.”

Jones Myers Client

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Andrew Fox

wearefactory — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:55:52 +0000

Andrew is a barrister whose practice encompasses all aspects of family law.

His wealth of knowledge and advocacy experience comes from being a barrister for over 30 years. During this time, he has dealt with all aspects of family life in courts ranging from the magistrates to the appellate courts in England and the Channel Islands.

Being ‘in house’ provides a unique level of service to our clients, ensuring they receive expert legal advice from the outset of our involvement through to acting on their behalf in court.

Andrew is a member of both the Family Law Bar Association and Resolution, demonstrating his commitment to the constructive resolution of family disputes.

Specialisms

Andrew has an impressive record of dealing with complex matrimonial finance issues that often involve offshore trust structures. His knowledge of trust related matters stems from having previously worked in the Channel Islands.

His expertise spans all aspects of family law matters including children cases.

Andrew has a reputation for being empathetic, firm but fair and getting to the heart of a problem efficiently and with excellent judgement.

Chambers & Legal 500

“He is an expert in Trusts and complex financial structures.”

Legal 500, 2025

What our clients say

“Words can’t explain how much I can thank this solicitors Meggie who has supported me through all the child proceedings and got me the results I wanted. She has compassion, empathy and a loving nature who will do everything she can to support you and get you the best results. Can’t thank you and your team enough.

I also can’t thank enough for his time and support Mr Fox his name suits him as he fights for your corner and protects the people around him. A lovely man who is well presentable and professional would also recommend him as well. Thank you”

Jones Myers Client, 2025

“Elizabeth and Andrew have been absolutely fantastic. I was having a very acrimonious divorce which was incredibly stressful. Elizabeth and Andrew, were so kind and professional and went above and beyond. I really appreciate their kindness, care and professionalism. A huge thank you to both of them.”

Jones Myers Client, 2025

“Very pleased with level of service and advice. Always prompt and comprehensive responses to my various questions. Practical and pragmatic advice which enabled me to reach a great outcome without the time and cost of going to court.”

Jones Myers Client, 2024

“Liz Bell and Andrew Fox have provided an excellent service through what has been a really difficult time for myself and my children. From start to finish they have been extremely professional, thorough and yet very empathetic to the issues at hand.”

Jones Myers Client, 2024

“Liz Bell and Andrew Fox have been amazing in supporting me through a difficult family court process. They provided clear advice and guidance which really helped me to clarify any issues I had around a particular stressful and troubling case. As a result of their excellent efforts we won the case I was awarded costs. I cannot recommend them enough.”

Jones Myers Client, 2024

“My heartfelt thanks for being such a strong and supportive team. I really couldn’t have got through it without you.”

Jones Myers Client

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