Knockout success: Madeleine Bolton is pictured far right in the front row

Jones Myers has helped a grassroots football team of ten and eleven-year-old girls to compete in a major international tournament.

Thanks to sponsorship from companies including our niche family law firm, The Lionesses and Leopards teams from Pannal Ash football club proved a roaring success against competitors from across Europe in the Barcelona Girls Cup.

The respected, high-quality annual tournament for eleven-to sixteen-year-old girls is approved by the Catalan Football Federation (FFF) and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

The Lionesses, who smashed their league after competing in five matches, included Madeleine Bolton, the daughter of Jones Myers Solicitor, Jane Bolton, whose passion for playing football kicked off at two years old.

Says Jane: “The atmosphere was electric with sixteen teams taking part across four leagues, and the same being duplicated for multiple age groups.”

In a double celebration another Pannal Ash team, The Leopards, also won their league.

Adds Jane: “It was an incredibly formative experience for the girls, some of whom had travelled to Europe for the first time. As a result of much-needed backing from Jones Myers and other supporters, Madeleine and her teammates fulfilled their dream as a winning team in this prestigious tournament.”   

Andrew Fox, Jones Myers Barrister and Director, says: “Jones Myers is delighted to have contributed towards giving these committed young players a memorable experience and wishes all the teams at Pannal Ash continued success.

The Lionesses’ recent historic EUFA victory reflects the enormous momentum and respect that women’s football has gained along with the importance of grass roots football being available to talented young players like Madeleine and her teammates.”

Our firm’s commitment to supporting the next generation also includes presenting a special annual award called The Jones Myers Prize for the Best Overall Performance on Master of Laws of England and Wales. The accolade has been given to a Law Faculty student at Leeds Beckett University since 2020.

With headquarters in Leeds and offices in York and Harrogate, Jones Myers, which has its own in-house counsel, has retained its top tier rankings in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK guides for over three decades.

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The ambitions of a talented 17-year-old footballer have been furthered thanks to support from our niche family law firm Jones Myers.

Our award-winning practice is delighted to sponsor the football kit for Oliver Brown, a centre back who is hoping to play for Guiseley AFC’s first team this season.

A keen footballer who showed an aptitude for the game at just 7 years old, Oliver – who is captain of Guiseley’s Academy – has previously been invited for trails at Leeds United, Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United.

His mother Lisa Brown – a legal executive at Jones Myers with over two decades of experience in family law – says backing from the firm comes at a vital period.

Explains Lisa: “It’s understandably been a tough time for local sports and football clubs such as Guiseley whose income plummeted overnight after having to close their grounds to spectators during matches due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Oliver has signed his forms for the first team and is over the moon with this invaluable support from Jones Myers who will sponsor his home kit for the season.”

Oliver, who is part of Guiseley’s academy, has also been studying remotely for a BTEC Sport qualification which he completes in June this year.    

Jones Myers partner, Nicki Mitchell, said: “As a firm we are committed to helping and developing the next generation. It is a pleasure to sponsor Oliver whose dedication, passion and talent for football is a shining example to young people who are striving to achieve their ambitions.

“We wish Oliver continued success as he continues to go from strength to strength.”    

A champion of giving back to its local communities, Jones Myers initiatives include forging a partnership with Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS).

The largest specialist charity in Yorkshire, its services include refuge accommodation, community-based support, peer mentoring, group work and access to a free, confidential out-of-hours helpline.

Our firm has also fundraised for charities including Alzheimer’s Society and Shine which supports those suffering from Spina Bifada.

For advice on divorce or family law related issues, 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 @helpwithdivorce

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