Helping our valued teams to achieve their potential and be the best that they can be is a deep rooted commitment of our niche family law firm.

For the last four years we have been delighted to support fellow businesses who value and develop their employees through our involvement in The Stray Ferret Business Awards.

Jones Myers sponsored the Best Employer category which acknowledges outstanding employers who embrace a culture of high performance, hold company values in high regard – and have systems place to inspire their workforce to do their best.

Enormous congratulations to the finalists CLOUD NINE, NEON Wellbeing, SMR Architects, VIDA Healthcare – who were highly recommended – and Visiting Angels.

This year’s Best Employer winner is global hair and beauty brand CLOUD NINE which promotes sustainability and whose Harrogate office is located at Hornbeam Park. The company has previously been ranked among the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work.’

Kate Banerjee, Jones Myers Partner who heads our esteemed Children’s Department, said: “As an established employer in the Harrogate District, we compliment the impressive finalists and the winner, CLOUD NINE.

“The ethos of these companies chimes with how our firm constantly strives to develop our valued teams and support the next generation through wide-ranging initiatives. The winners’ accolades are well deserved across all the awards business categories.”

Jones Myers’ long-standing reputation for excellence sees us attract the best lawyers in our field who share our commitment to consistently deliver outstanding client care.

Recently awarded a top ranking among UK law practices delivering family law services, our exceptional client delivery is reflected in us winning the ‘Outstanding Client Care’ category of the latest nationwide Modern Law Private Client Awards.

With headquarters in Leeds and offices in Harrogate and York, Jones Myers has achieved top tier ratings in key legal guides for three decades.

For divorce or family law related issues including children, call us at Leeds on 0113 246 0055, Harrogate on 01423 276104, or York on 01904 202550. Visit www.jonesmyers.co.uk, email info@jonesmyers.co.uk or tweet us @helpwithdivorce

Jones Myers blog is ranked among the UK’s Best 25 family law blogs and websites to follow in 2025.

Pictured are Jones Myers Partner, Kate Banerjee, (far right) with CLOUD NINE employees.

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Jones Myers is delighted to celebrate the success of fellow employers who go above and beyond to inspire  and develop their valued employees.     

This ethos chimes with our niche family law firm’s  deep-rooted values – which is why we have sponsored the ‘Best Employer’ category of The Stray Ferret Business Awards.

To merit this accolade, judges were seeking evidence of businesses who embrace a culture of high performance, place a strong emphasis on company values, and have systems in place to inspire their workforce to do their best.   

We warmly congratulate the 2024 finalists – Grantley Hall,  Harrogate Bus Company, LCF Law, Network Scientific and Northern Energy.

This year’s worthy winner is Northern Energy – an independent family business established in 1932 which prides itself on giving customers a 5-Star service and providing a great working environment for its valued staff. Judges also praised the company’s support for an employee  who sadly passed away from cancer.  

Jones Myers Managing Partner, Richard Peaker, who presented the award, said: “Northern Energy is a worthy recipient. We wish this committed and caring business and their fellow finalists continued success in their quest to enable and inspire their staff to fulfil their potential and be the best that they can be.”

Established in 1992, our family law firm is proud of our reputation in attracting and developing the best family lawyers in our field.  Demonstrating Jones Myers’ commitment to consistently delivering excellence in family law, our specialists are based across our Leeds headquarters and our offices located in Harrogate town centre and York city centre.    

We also recognise and reward tomorrow’s talent through wide-ranging initiatives which include supporting the achievements of law graduates at Leeds Beckett University.

In 2020 we launched the Jones Myers Prize for the Best Overall Performance on Master of Laws of England and Wales to a Leeds Law School student – and have been impressed by the tenacity and  talent of the award’s recipients. 

Our wider collaboration with the Law School at Leeds Beckett University has included giving our time and skills to support the Law Faculty’s Professional Mentor Scheme and Law Clinics.  

For queries on divorce or any aspect of family law, call us at Leeds on 0113 246 0055, Harrogate on 01423 276104, or York on 01904 202550. Visit www.jonesmyers.co.uk, email info@jonesmyers.co.uk or tweet us @helpwithdivorce

Jones Myers blog is ranked among the UK’s Best 25 family law blogs and websites to follow in 2024.

Worth winners: Pictured from left are presenter Clare Frisby Northern Energy’s Stuart Illingworth,  Justin Kitson, and Jones Myers’ Managing Partner, Richard Peaker.

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Jones Myers is proud to recognise tomorrow’s talent through wide-ranging initiatives which include supporting the achievements of law graduates at Leeds Beckett University.

In 2020 we launched the Jones Myers Prize for the Best Overall Performance on Master of Laws of England and Wales to a Leeds Law School student – and have been impressed by the tenacity and  talent of the award’s recipients.  

This year is no exception, and we congratulate Polish born Urszula Cienin who came to England in 2006 and combined motherhood with studying and working part time. Her passion for the law developed while working with an in-house legal department.   

Said Urszula: “Studying for the LLM at Leeds Beckett University was an enriching and transformative experience. I was offered an immersive and fulfilling educational experience and provided the tools, resources, and support necessary to succeed academically and personally.

“Being awarded the Jones Myers special Prize is an immense source of pride for me, as it reflects years of hard work, dedication, and passion for the field of law. It is truly humbling to have my efforts acknowledged by this multi-award-winning family law firm.”

Dr Rachel Dunn, Course Director of Pro Bono and Employability at Leeds Beckett University, said:

“We are extremely proud of Urszula for winning the Jones Myers prize, which is a testament to her hard work and dedication throughout her studies. Leeds Law School continues to be very appreciative of the support from Jones Myers in sponsoring a prize and providing important opportunities for our students at Leeds Law School.”

Andrew Fox, Jones Myers Partner, and Director added: “Urszula’s story and achievements are truly inspirational and well deserved and we wish her every success in her future career.

“As a firm which is a long-standing champion of lifelong learning, Urszula’s dedication and determination chimes with our ethos of helping to develop today’s students on their journey to becoming tomorrow’s lawyers.”

Added Urszula: “A significant milestone in my educational journey, this academic award holds a special place of importance alongside my first award for Special Academic Achievements received during my Bachelor’s degree studies in 2012.

“My deepest gratitude goes to my lecturers, mentors and friends whose invaluable guidance, intellectual stimulation, and unwavering encouragement have played a significant role in shaping my academic success.”

Jones Myers wider collaboration with the Law School at Leeds Beckett University includes giving our time and skills to support the Law Faculty’s Professional Mentor Scheme and Law Clinics.   

For queries on divorce or any aspect of family law, call us at Leeds on 0113 246 0055, Harrogate on 01423 276104, or York on 01904 202550. Visit jm2023.jonesmyers.co.uk, email info@jonesmyers.co.uk or tweet us @helpwithdivorce

Jones Myers blog is ranked among the UK’s Best 25 family law blogs and websites to follow in 2023.

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Acknowledging achievements and helping to fulfil the goals and aspirations of the next generation has been a long-standing priority of our niche family law firm.

This commitment includes setting up the Jones Myers Prize for the Best Overall Performance on Master of Laws of England and Wales to a Leeds Law School student since 2020.

Our wider collaboration with the Law School at Leeds Beckett University includes giving our time and skills to support the Law Faculty’s Professional Mentor Scheme and Law Clinics for the past four years. 

Dr Rachel Dunn, Course Director of Pro Bono, and Employability at Leeds Beckett University said:
“Leeds Law School is very happy and grateful of the ongoing commitment from Jones Myers. Support from local law firms is extremely important to the development and opportunities for our students and Jones Myers continues to contribute to this.” 

This year’s well-deserved recipient of the Best Overall Performance prize is Jenny McKenzie, who we warmly congratulate.

Said Jenny: “I am delighted to have been awarded the Jones Myers Prize! It means so much to have my hard work rewarded. I have thoroughly enjoyed studying law at Leeds Beckett and am excited to use the skills and knowledge I have gained in my future career.” 

Andrew Fox, Jones Myers Partner, and Director added: “Helping to develop today’s students as they progress to become tomorrow’s lawyers is integral to our ethos.

“We are proud to support the aspirations of law students through our valued partnership with Leeds Beckett University and we wish all the students every success in their future careers.”

Watch this space for an imminent announcement of Jones Myers’ expanded community relations programme entitled ‘Family Lawyers making Charitable Changes.’

The pro-bono venture will involve our 22-strong team across offices in Leeds, Harrogate and York conducting diverse activities with wide-ranging charities of their choice.

For queries on divorce or any aspect of family law, call us at Leeds on 0113 246 0055, Harrogate on 01423 276104, or York on 01904 202550. Visit jm2023.jonesmyers.co.uk, email info@jonesmyers.co.uk or tweet us @helpwithdivorce

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