Jones Myers’ ‘fantastic team’ retain top Legal 500 ranking
Niche family law firm Jones Myers has retained its top position as an outstanding family law firm in the 2026 Legal 500 rankings which are based on client interviews and recommendations.
Highlighting the practice’s extensive expertise, the esteemed guide praises the ‘fantastic team’ which… ‘give practical and realistic advice, always managing clients’ expectations.’
Reinforcing Jones Myers reputation regionally, nationally and internationally, the firm’s child abduction team is described as ‘a leader for all of Yorkshire.’
Powerful endorsements from clients include the following: “Both highly professional and genuinely empathetic, they provide clear advice along with patience and understanding. Throughout my case the team worked together creatively and with dedication to resolve the situation.”
The following family lawyers are singled out:
Richard Peaker – Legal 500 Leading Partner
Managing Partner, Richard Peaker, head of the Financial Remedies Department is widely acknowledged as a leading light in Financial Remedies work. An expert in complex financial disputes, Richard is regularly instructed in multi-jurisdictional proceedings and cases involving complex corporate and (often offshore) trust structures.
Kate Banerjee – Legal 500 Leading Partner
Head of the Children’s Department, the guide says Kate’s dedication to her clients, depth of knowledge and sensitivity in highly emotive cases is of the highest calibre. “Kate Banerjee brings extraordinary compassion and faith to her work and this, alongside her expertise and tenacity, has given me strength and courage when I’ve needed it the most.”
Partner Anthony Parrish – Legal 500 Next Generation Partner
Legal 500 says: “Anthony is an excellent child abduction lawyer who regularly represents clients in 1980 Hague proceedings. His knowledge of the law in this area is second to none.”
Partner Elizabeth Bell and In House Barrister Andrew Fox are Legal 500 Key Lawyers.
Elizabeth’s 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. With over three decades experience, Andrew deals with all aspects of family life in courts ranging from the magistrates to the appellate courts in England and the Channel Islands.
Also featured is Partner and Practice Head Nicki Mitchell a highly experienced Mediator and collaborative Family Lawyer. Legal 500 says: “Despite being very collaborative and resolution focused, Nicki Mitchell is an experienced litigator and will run a case with a high level of expertise, good sense, pragmatism and attention to detail. Her advice is always sound, and clients always feel well cared for.”
Said Managing Partner, Richard Peaker: “Jones Myers is immensely proud to have achieved a top Legal 500 position for over three decades, reflecting how we consistently deliver excellence in family law.
Our latest ranking demonstrates the depth and breadth of expertise of our outstanding family lawyers across Leeds, Harrogate and York. Enormous thanks to our committed and talented teams who work tirelessly for our valued clients.”
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