Silk Family Law > Newcastle upon Tyne, England > Firm Profile

Silk Family Law
ONE TRINITY
BROAD CHARE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 2JE
England

Private client > Family Tier 1

Newcastle-based boutique Silk Family Law is described by clients as ‘the go-to matrimonial solicitors in the North’ and as being ‘clever, knowledgeable and personable. They provide strength in depth and excellent service all round.’ The sizeable team is co-lead by in-house barrister Ian Kennerley, expert in high value and complex financial matters, Kim Fellowes who is referred to as ‘an absolute jewel of the matrimonial finance world’ and Wayne Lynn who has particular experience in cohabitation disputes and nuptial agreements. Margaret Simpson assists clients in complex matrimonial finance involving land and business assets. Associate Eleanor Lowes ‘is rising through the ranks and is a very efficient and astute lawyer.’ 

Practice head(s):

Kim Fellowes; Ian Kennerley; Wayne Lynn

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Confident, competent, knowledgeable, reassuring, reliable.’

‘Wayne Lynn- supportive and clear representation of my position. Over the 10 years I spent in family court I never felt more reassured that my position would be represented and heard than when Wayne was at my side.’

‘Kim Fellowes goes above and beyond in helping her clients, always armed with the right advice and never afraid to take the other side on. She is kind and cheerful to work with, but a hard nose litigator when she needs to be.’

‘All round the go to firm for matrimonial work in the North and beyond. They know what they’re good at and this makes them excellent in their niche. I recommend any of my clients who need this service to use Silk.’

‘Silk Family law are unique in having an in house counsel and the benefit of this is seen in their advice to clients. Their solicitors and legal executives have a real depth and breadth of experience.’

‘All of the team are extremely knowledgeable, efficient and experienced. They manage unusual cases with ease and their speed of response is excellent. Wayne Lynn offers sound and practical advice and really cares about his clients to give them the best outcome.’

‘Kim Fellowes is an absolute jewel of the matrimonial finance world. She goes above and beyond in helping her clients, always armed with the right advice and never afraid to take the other side on.’

‘Margaret Simpson has many years’ experience in dealing with HNW divorces. She knows the law inside out – and is definitely the lawyer to have on your side in a battle.’

Private client > Family: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire Tier 3

The ‘strong team of skilled practitioners’ at Silk Family Law is led by Margaret Simpson. The team provide clients a depth of experience across family law, including financial issues, divorce and separation, and children cases. It has particular experience regarding complex financial remedy on separation, including Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act cases. In-house barrister Ian Kennerley is also a key member of the team.

Practice head(s):

Margaret Simpson

Other key lawyers:

Ian Kennerley; Matthew Miles

Testimonials

‘Silk Family Law are a specialist firm of matrimonial and family lawyers who have a strong team of skilled practitioners with experience of complex cases particularly involving high value properties, farms/estates and residential/commercial properties.’

‘The company adopts a very proactive and diligent approach to their cases in our experience.’

‘Strong knowledge base and extensive experience of property and legal matters.’

‘High-quality, dedicated family law specialists, with a well-deserved first-class reputation.’

‘They have a very strong team of solicitors who are extremely effective.’

‘The level of service provided is second to none, particularly with regard to clients with complex business structures, farms and estates.’

‘Margaret Simpson is very much a specialist in the field of matrimonial finance with particular expertise in dealing with farms/farming cases and estates, a speciality of Silk Family Law.’

‘Matthew Miles is an outstanding, dedicated, hard-working solicitor with great attention to detail. He has great judgment and is able therefore to provide realistic and timely advice and great negotiation skills.’

Work highlights

Yorkshire and the Humber > Private client > Family: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire

The ‘strong team of skilled practitioners’ at Silk Family Law is led by Margaret Simpson. The team provide clients a depth of experience across family law, including financial issues, divorce and separation, and children cases. It has particular experience regarding complex financial remedy on separation, including Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act cases. In-house barrister Ian Kennerley is also a key member of the team.

Practice head(s):

Margaret Simpson

Other key lawyers:

Ian Kennerley; Matthew Miles

Testimonials

‘Silk Family Law are a specialist firm of matrimonial and family lawyers who have a strong team of skilled practitioners with experience of complex cases particularly involving high value properties, farms/estates and residential/commercial properties.’

‘The company adopts a very proactive and diligent approach to their cases in our experience.’

‘Strong knowledge base and extensive experience of property and legal matters.’

‘High-quality, dedicated family law specialists, with a well-deserved first-class reputation.’

‘They have a very strong team of solicitors who are extremely effective.’

‘The level of service provided is second to none, particularly with regard to clients with complex business structures, farms and estates.’

‘Margaret Simpson is very much a specialist in the field of matrimonial finance with particular expertise in dealing with farms/farming cases and estates, a speciality of Silk Family Law.’

‘Matthew Miles is an outstanding, dedicated, hard-working solicitor with great attention to detail. He has great judgment and is able therefore to provide realistic and timely advice and great negotiation skills.’

Work highlights

Silk Family Law is a specialist family law firm with an enviable reputation for dealing with all aspects of separation, divorce, civil partnerships, pre-and post-nuptial arrangements and cohabitation agreements.

The firm was founded in 2010 by solicitors Margaret Simpson and Kim Fellowes, together with barrister Ian Kennerley. We are the only family law firm in the North to have our own in-house counsel.

Clients instruct us beyond our North of England base, including those from London and the Homes Counties who are looking for discreet, quality and fairly priced divorce guidance. The firm increasingly advises on overseas cases involving financial assets and children matters.

Our experience and outstanding client service is recognised with consistent top rankings for family law in the North in the respected legal guides Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

Operating from offices in the heart of Newcastle city centre and in the tranquil surroundings of Aske Stables, on the Zetland Estate, North Yorkshire (close to the A1 at Scotch Corner), we also see clients in consulting rooms in York, Leeds and London.

Our team of family law practitioners is skilled in advising and representing clients in s all aspects of family law, including married and unmarried couples, in respect of financial and children matters. We have particular expertise in dealing with complex cases, including businesses, farming, landowning, trusts and pensions, as well as cases with an international dimension.

Department Name Email Telephone
Partner Margaret Simpson margaret.simpson@silkfamilylaw.co.uk 01748 902610
Partner & Barrister at Law Ian Kennerley ian.kennerley@silkfamilylaw.co.uk 0191 406 5000
Partner Kim Fellowes kim.fellowes@silkfamilylaw.co.uk 0191 406 5001
Partner Wayne Lynn wayne.lynn@silkfamilylaw.co.uk 0191 406 5002
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