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Richard Peaker

Solicitor and Director

Richard has vast experience in divorce and separation cases and is an expert in complex financial disputes.

““One of the go-to lawyers in the region for complex financial remedy cases.”
Chambers UK 2026

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Kate Banerjee

Solicitor and Partner, The Legal 500 UK 2027 - Leading Partner

Head of the Children Team, Kate has over 25 years' experience dealing exclusively with issues relating to all aspects of children law.

“Her knowledge is second to none... Her sensitive but firm approach is invaluable when dealing with the issues that she does, recognising the importance of family life."
Legal 500, 2024

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Andrew Fox

Barrister and Director

Andrew is ‘in house’ counsel where his practice encompasses all aspects of family law.

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.

“An impressive advocate who is able to deal with private and public cases alike.”
Legal 500, 2027

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Nicki Mitchell

Solicitor and Partner

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 high level of expertise, good sense, pragmatism and attention to detail."
Legal 500, 2026

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Elizabeth Bell

Solicitor and Partner

Elizabeth’s expertise spans wide-ranging financial disputes. Her track record includes complicated, high value cases involving company structures and trusts.

“Elizabeth is an excellent all-rounder who delivers excellent client service and is focused on best possible outcomes. She has a sensible head and is great to work with.”
Chambers UK 2026

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Anthony Parrish

Solicitor and Partner

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

“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

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Sarah Barr-Young

Solicitor and Partner

Sarah brings a wealth of expertise to her role as Head of Jones Myers’ award-winning Financial Remedies Department at the firm’s Harrogate town centre office.

A named Legal 500 ‘Key’ Lawyer and Chambers ‘Notable Practitioner’, Sarah is respected and valued by clients as a strong ‘no nonsense’, knowledgeable, strategist who is also patient and empathetic.

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Julie Simpson

Senior Solicitor

Julie’s extensive expertise spans three decades in all aspects of Public Law for children and young adults - representing children directly and through their Guardians as well as parents, other relatives and foster carers.

“Julie’s standard of work is outstanding. Julie is extremely thorough, meticulous, organised, and reliable."
CAFCASS Children’s Guardian

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Rosanna Hyett

Solicitor

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.

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Jane Bolton

Solicitor

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.

Jane is fully accredited by the Law Society Children Panel, a widely recognised professional standard for demonstrating experience and expertise in this sensitive area.

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Laura Walsh

Solicitor

Laura's expertise covers all aspects of child care law and children matters, representing parents, grandparents, children and local authorities in 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.

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Lisa Russell

Solicitor

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.

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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Meggie Chan

Solicitor

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.

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Laura Sargeant

Solicitor

Laura’s expertise in family law spans sixteen years.

Her specialisms include domestic abuse, adoption, child arrangement orders and child protection orders.   

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Becky Vine

Solicitor

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

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

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Lindsey Cross

Solicitor

Lindsey is a Family Law Solicitor based in our Leeds office.

Lindsey has extensive experience in divorce and the financial aspects of relationship breakdown relating to both married and unmarried couples.

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Katie Jennings

Solicitor

Katie is a member of Jones Myers’ award-winning Divorce and Financial Remedies Department. 

Alongside being a family law solicitor, Katie is a family mediator currently working towards accreditation with the Family Mediation Council.

Also skilled in litigation, Katie is based at the York city centre offices of Jones Myers at The Quadrant, Bootham Row.

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Brittany Codling

Solicitor

Brittany joined our York office in September 2024. A member of our award-winning Divorce and Financial Remedies Department, Brittany describes her approach as understanding, empathetic and firm but fair.

She is very thorough, providing practical and legal advice and always looking at cases on a proportionate basis. 

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Lauren Warford

Solicitor

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.

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Anna Bell

Senior Legal Advisor

Anna is a Senior Legal Advisor based in our York office. Anna’s extensive expertise has seen her work exclusively in family law since 1995.

She specialises in divorce and separation and related financial arrangements along with cohabitation disputes and private law children disputes.

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Lisa Brown

Legal Executive

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.

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Lisa Stephenson

Paralegal

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.

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Ross Arthur

Paralegal

Ross chose family law as a niche area to develop his career so he could support and help clients and their families who are undergoing what can be challenging experiences in relationship breakdown.

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Jessica Saville

Paralegal

Jessica’s passion to help make a difference to the outcome of client’s lives - at a time they most need it - drew her to family law.

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Lynne Richards

Legal Assistant

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.

Clients consistently praise and appreciate Lynne’s empathetic and supportive approach along with her commitment to achieving the best possible solutions for their individual case.

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Emma Weatherill

Legal Assistant

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 has over two decades of experience in family law.

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Paula Simpson

Legal Assistant

Jones Myers reputation as highly regarded, specialist family law firm with a friendly and inclusive working environment attracted Paula to join the firm in 1998.

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.

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Corrinne Sinclair

Legal Assistant

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.

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Linda Lacey

Legal Assistant

Linda, a member of Jones Myers’ internationally renowned Children's Department, is based at the firm’s York city centre office. 

Linda prides herself on providing comprehensive, high quality and effective support with their cases - many of which can be complex and require a sensitive approach.

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Sarah Martin

Legal Assistant

Sarah supports the growing York team of Jones Myers with extensive experience in the legal sector.

Applauding the firm’s clear focus on what their clients need when faced with divorce and relationship breakdown, Sarah is enjoying working closely with clients and the team.

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Gill Perry

Legal Administration Assistant

Gill joined Jones Myers in 2005 and supports the firm’s internationally acclaimed Children’s Team.

Gill is responsible for client liaison, drafting legal applications and assisting with the induction and training of new team members.

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Deborah Phillips

Office Manager

A long-standing member of our committed team, 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.

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Lindsay Deane

Legal Cashier

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.