The expertise of Jones Myers esteemed Children’s Department has been further enhanced with the appointment of Senior Solicitor, Julie Simpson.

Julie brings three decades of experience in care proceedings, adoption and child protection work, representing children directly and through their Guardians, parents and grandparents.

The Senior Solicitor – who has practised in York and acted for children from across North Yorkshire – will be based at Jones Myers offices in Leeds, York and Harrogate.

A member of The Law Society’s Children Panel since 2000, Julie is also a member of Resolution and the Association of Lawyers for Children. She has held Higher Rights of Audience since 2010 which enables her to represent clients in Senior Courts in England and Wales.

Jones Myers Partner Kate Banerjee, who heads the Children’s Team, says: “Julie is well respected and has earned an excellent reputation in her field. Her experience highly complements our expanding casework and we warmly welcome her on board.”    

Held in high regard by counsel and Guardians of children she represents, Julie is described as focused, compassionate and adept at managing complex cases. 

Helen Chapman, who has worked as a CAFCASS Children’s Guardian alongside Julie for a number of years says Julie is one of her first choices of solicitor to represent children she works with.

Comments Helen: “Julie’s standard of work is outstanding. Julie is extremely thorough, meticulous, organised and reliable. She is a true professional in every sense of the word. I have never known Julie to be anything other than calm, reassuring and positive. I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Julie’s work.”

Julie says: “Jones Myers is renowned for its excellence in, and commitment to, client care. I have previously worked with Kate on cases and was impressed by her empathetic approach and dedication to her clients. I’m looking forward to being part of the team.” 

Julie’s appointment follows just months after Solicitor Meggie Chan, a specialist in care proceedings, also joined the Children’s Department.    

Balancing the needs of children and their parents, the team  deals with issues including residence and contact disputes, care proceedings, international child abduction and adoption.

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A solicitor with a strong track record in family law and social care law is further enhancing the reputation of our children’s team at our niche family law firm.

Sasha Williams joins our department’s nine-strong team – which includes an ‘in house’ counsel – and attracts complex and varied casework in the UK and overseas. Her experience spans areas including residence, contact, immigration, asylum and domestic violence.

Based in Leeds, Harrogate and London, Jones Myers is at the forefront of international child abduction law and is accredited by a specialist panel operated by the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit.

Sasha said: “The reputation of Jones Myers, which is among the country’s most respected family law firms, is second to none and I’m looking forward to contributing to the ongoing success of the practice.”

Headed by Kate Banerjee – who has Higher Court Rights and is a member of the International Child Abduction and Custody Unit – the children’s department team members jointly combine almost nine decades of expertise.

Kate added: “In today’s evolving modern world, families are more diverse – bringing wider issues, which impact on children. With a wealth of experience in family law and social care law, Sasha’s expertise compliments our skills as our national and international casework continues to increase.”

Sasha’s new role has been well received in the media, achieving much vibrant coverage. This has included a special profile in the Yorkshire Post on the biggest developments the lawyer has witnessed in the legal world during her career.

Her appointment coincides with a series of recent milestones which include our specialist firm retaining its joint top tier ranking and being recommended as ‘one of the best in the area’ by the latest esteemed Legal 500 guide.

Formative developments have also seen us open a new office in Harrogate. Based at Windsor House, our services will complement those we provide at our existing offices in Leeds and Essex where we combine professional legal advice with a sensitive approach.

For more information about child abduction, children’s issues, divorce or any aspect of family law, call Jones Myers at our Leeds office on 0113 246 0055, our Harrogate office on 01423 276104, visit jm2023.jonesmyers.co.uk, email info@jonesmyers.co.uk or tweet us @helpwithdivorce

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