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Kate Banerjee

Head of Children Department and Jones Myers partner The nationally and nternationally acclaimed Children Department excels in matters including international child abduction and issues centered on jurisdiction, overseas adoption. It consistently achieves extremely high relocation success rate of returns of children in international abduction issues (within and outside EC, Hague, Non-Hague Convention countries). The Department specialises in private residence and contact disputes, care proceedings, adoption, abduction, special guardianship, relocation, educational matters. Lawyers represent private individuals (parents, grandparents, family members acting through their Trusts), Local Authorities, Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS). Around 50% of complex case work originates from existing clients or referrals including those from law firms who lack the expertise. Services expansion to Court of Protection work - now covering entire range of children/vulnerable adult cases.

Sarah Barr-Young

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. Highly experienced in complex, high net worth financial disputes, Sarah’s reputation in business property portfolios, pensions on divorce and resolving disputes out of court through negotiation is widely recognised. 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. A long-standing admirer of Jones Myers’ reputation for delivering excellence in client care and legal services of the highest calibre, Sarah relishes the opportunity to be instrumental to the practice’s continued growth. Specialisms \tHigh Net Worth Divorce \tEnforcement of financial Orders \tComplex Financial Disputes/Settlements \tFinancial Consent Orders \tCompany Valuations and Business Assets \tFreezing Orders and Asset Protection \tPensions on Divorce \tSpousal Maintenance \tChild Maintenance and Child Support \tOut of Court Negotiation \tPre and Post Nuptial Agreements \tSeparation Agreements \tCivil Partnerships \tSame Sex Marriage Accreditations \tResolution specialist accreditation in Complex Financial Remedies and Private Children Law \tMember of Resolution 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. Highly experienced in complex, high net worth financial disputes, Sarah’s reputation in business property portfolios, pensions on divorce and resolving disputes out of court through negotiation is widely recognised. 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. A long-standing admirer of Jones Myers’ reputation for delivering excellence in client care and legal services of the highest calibre, Sarah relishes the opportunity to be instrumental to the practice’s continued growth. Specialisms \tHigh Net Worth Divorce \tEnforcement of financial Orders \tComplex Financial Disputes/Settlements \tFinancial Consent Orders \tCompany Valuations and Business Assets \tFreezing Orders and Asset Protection \tPensions on Divorce \tSpousal Maintenance \tChild Maintenance and Child Support \tOut of Court Negotiation \tPre and Post Nuptial Agreements \tSeparation Agreements \tCivil Partnerships \tSame Sex Marriage Accreditations \tResolution specialist accreditation in Complex Financial Remedies and Private Children Law \tMember of Resolution

Elizabeth Bell

Partner specialising in wide-ranging financial disputes and representing clients across the UK and internationally. Elizabeth's track record includes complicated, high value cases involving company structures and trusts. Elizabeth also represents clients whose assets may be overseas and where there may be jurisdiction issues. Her expertise also spans advising on relationship matters including cohabitation agreements and disputes.

Jane Bolton

Joining the Children Department in 2016 as a specialist in childcare law and children’s matters, Jane represents parents, grandparents, children and local authorities in proceedings. Fully accredited by the Law Society Children Panel, a widely recognised professional standard for demonstrating experience and expertise in this sensitive area Covering a wide variety of childcare cases, Jane is known for placing a strong focus on combining her extensive professional knowledge with grey empathy and respect for clients. Specialisms Residence and Contact disputes Care proceedings Relocations Accreditations Law Society Children Panel member

Meggie Chan

Family law solicitor specialising in care proceedings and representing children, parents and extended family members. Extensive expertise in child arrnagment issues including residence and contact.

Lindsay Cross

Family Law Solicitor working exclusively in family law since 2004 with extensive experience in divorce and the financial aspects of relationship breakdown relating to both married and unmarried couples. Clients applaud Lindsey’s empathetic and honest approach in providing straightforward and realistic advice to manage their expectations and deliver the best outcome for their individual situation.

Andrew Fox

In house Counsel with over three decades of expertise in complex cases and all areas of family law Collaboratively trained with impressive track record of dealing with complex children cases including child arrangement orders, relocation cases and care proceedings at all levels of courts. Extensive experinece in dealing with matrimonial finance matters where there are extensive assets and business valuations. A specialist in trust related matters and offshore structures having practised in Jersey.

Harriet Holmes

Harriet is a Solicitor at the York city centre offices of Jones Myers specialist family lawyers which is located at The Quadrant, Bootham Row. Harriet’s focus is on areas of relationship breakdown including financial settlements and advising parents on disputes around child arrangements post separation Headed by Jones Myers partner, Nicki Mitchell, The York team, which continues to expand its services, is highly regarded for understanding clients’ wider needs during the process of separation. Harriet has already become a valuable team member, receiving appreciation from clients for her warmth and ability quickly to understand what they need.

Rosanna Hyett

Rosanna is hghly experienced in divorce, separation and the financial issues arising from relationship breakdown. Rosanna advises clients throught the divorce process and is respectef for her inclusive, efficient and thorough approach. Her attention to detail is vital for assessing financial assets throughout the duration of a case. Rosanna works closely with Jones Myers partners to ensure clients receive the best service at all times.

Katie Jennings

Katie is based at the York city centre offices of Jones Myers at The Quadrant, Bootham Row. Clients describe her as a supportive and determined family law solicitor with a balance of good listening skills and strong legal knowledge. Committed to reaching solutions which avoid going to court, Katie was drawn to Jones Myers’ standing as a leading niche family law firm in the north with a focus on resolving relationship breakdown through non-confrontational routes. She is also skilled in litigation. Specialisms \tdivorce and separation \tfinancial settlements \tcohabitation \tseparation agreements \tchildren arrangements Accreditations \tMember of Resolution

Nicki Mitchell

Partner, heading Jones Myers York office. With over three decades' experience in family law, Nicki specialises in the financial aspects of relationship breakdown, They incude particulalry complex cases involving family businesses, multiple properties, and complicated pension arrangements. A skilled mediator and York’s first collaborative family lawyer, Nicki champions Alternative Dispute Resolution processes which avoid a lengthy court process and can lead much more quickly and cost effectively to a successful resolution. Her exceptional track record includes advising clients on the more traditional methods of resolving issues surrounding family breakdowns.

Anthony Parrish

Partner in Children Department. Extensive expertise in family law exceeds two decades during which time Anthony has developed specialisms in children law matters. Anthony deals with issues relating to children, teenagers, parents (including those represented through their official solicitor) and local authorities. His expertise also encompasses international child abduction cases and same sex relationship issues.

Richard Peaker

Head of Jones Myers Financial Remedies Department Department specialises in high net worth cases (up to £250m), frequently managing matters involving tens of millions of pounds. Regularly instructed in multi- jurisdictional proceedings and cases involving complex corporate and (often offshore) trust structures. Department head Richard Peaker, acknowledged leading light in FR work, has an enviable reputation in representing high net worth individuals. Client portfolio includes business owners, directors, landowners, farmers (valuation structures of land, fixtures, cattle, crops). Also parties with substantial family Trusts (on shore/off shore, involving analysis re payments made from Trusts and requirement of being joined into proceedings). Clients also comprise senior members of medical profession (complex pension issues/secondary streams of income), partners in leading legal practices (complex issues around value / liquidity of business interests, available income / pension arrangements).

Lisa Russell

Solicitor based in Jones Myers Harrogate town centre office. As a Family Law Solicitor, Lisa's expertise covers all aspects of children law, representing clients in the High Court, County Court and Family Proceedings Court. Lisa acts for parents - including those represented through the Official Solicitor - as well as children, grandarents and Local Authorities in proceedings. She advises and represents parents, children and other family members in relation to private law children act proceedings

Laura Sargeant

Passionate about working in family law since her mid-teens, Laura’s expertise in family law spans sixteen years. A member of the firm’s esteemed Children’s Department based at Jones Myers’ York office, her specialisms include domestic abuse, adoption, child arrangement orders and child protection orders. Laura was attracted by the firm’s outstanding reputation in the legal world - and how the practice always strives to deliver excellence in family law to its valued clients. Laura finds it rewarding to support clients through a difficult period in their lives and help them to find the best solution for their unique situation. Approach Clients value Laura’s dedication and knowledge along with her empathy and listening skills. Areas of Expertise \tAdoption \tChild Arrangement Orders \tChild Protection Proceedings \tChild Relocation \tDomestic Abuse \tGrandparent's Rights \tStep-parent’s Rights Accreditations \tLaw Society Children Law Accreditation \tResolution Accredited Specialist in Domestic Abuse and Children Law (Private)

Julie Simpson

Senior Solicitor Julie’s extensive expertise spans three decades in all aspects of Public Law for Children and Young Adults including care proceedings, adoption, and child protection work - representing children directly and through their Guardians as well as parents, other relatives and foster carers. Holding Higher Rights of Audience enables Julie to represent clients in Senior Courts in England and Wales. She has practised in York and acted for children from across North Yorkshire. Held in high regard by counsel and Guardians of children that she represents, Julie is described as compassionate, focused, reassuring and adept at managing complex cases. Specialisms \tAdoption and Placement Applications \tCare Proceedings and other Public Law Proceedings regarding Children and Young Adults \tResidence and Contact Disputes

Anna Sutcliffe

Anna is a Senior Legal Advisor based in the York city centre office of Jones Myers. 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. Highly experienced in dealing with domestic abuse cases, clients commend her sensible advice and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. Legal 500 2025 describes Anna as 'a very experienced family law specialist. She works very hard for her clients but at the same time takes a fair and constructive approach.' Specialisms • Divorce and separation • Financial settlements • Children arrangements • Domestic abuse cases • Pre-nups/ Post-nups • Civil Partnerships • Cohabitation Accreditations • Affiliate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives • Member of Resolution

Becky Vine

Family Law solicitor experienced in areas of relationship break down including divorce and separation. Her specialisms extend to financial disputes and settling financial arrangements along with cohabitation - advising clients on their rights before they cohabit or if their relationship has broken down.

Laura Walsh

Solicitor with extensive expertise covering all aspects of child care law and children matters. Laura represents parents, grandparents, children and local authorities in proceedings, advising on issues including contact and resident disputes. Laura is well regarded by clients for her down to earth and pragmatic advice.

Lauren Warford

Based at the firm’s Leeds headquarters, Lauren is a valued member of the internationally renowned Children’s Team whose extensive expertise across private and public children law jointly combines over 16 decades. The department’s specialisms span areas relating to jurisdiction, international child abduction, private residence and contact disputes along with care proceedings. Family lawyers are also highly skilled in adoption, special guardianship, protection, relocation, educational matters, and domestic abuse. Qualifying as a Family Law Solicitor in September 2025, Lauren enjoys helping clients to achieve the best solutions for their unique situation. She thrives on working with Jones Myers’ family law specialists who are leaders in their field. Areas of Expertise \tDomestic Abuse \tChild Arrangement Orders \tSpecific Issue Orders such as relocation \tFinding of Fact hearings \tChild Protection matters