EMG Solicitors‘ family team specialises in private client advice, offering the full range of family and matrimonial services, mediation as well as other dispute resolution options, and has particular strength in court of protection services, across the UK and internationally. The department is co-led by director Julia Middleton, who is based in Newcastle and Durham, and is praised as a ’fantastic lawyer and leader and an absolute pleasure to deal with’; and director Gemma Holmes, who is based in Durham and Darlington and is ‘a skilled negotiator and someone you would want to have on your side in family matters’. Senior associate, resolution specialist and mediator Sue McArthur deals with family and matrimonial matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team have a wide breath of skills and experience and their innovative approach to family matters distinguishes them from the rest. They really are a team who care about the people they serve.'
‘Gemma Holmes is a calm, collected and conciliatory lawyer. Her legal knowledge and technical ability are outstanding. She is well respected by lawyers in the region and leaves no stone unturned when supporting her clients. Gemma Holmes is a skilled negotiator and someone you would want to have on your side in family matters. Her robust non-confrontational approach gets the job done.’
‘This is an elite team of divorce lawyers. Top specialists in the North East of England region.’
‘Julia Middleton was understanding, professional, helpful and clear with a very can-do attitude who dealt with matters calmly and professionally and was able to explain the bottom line in a clear and understandable way. I would highly recommend her.’
‘What stood out to me about EMG the most is that they care. They are so friendly and approachable and always ready to answer questions.'
‘Julia Middleton is a fantastic lawyer and leader and an absolute pleasure to deal with. I often refer opponent clients to Julia and we are able to work together to achieve a mutually acceptable outcome for all involved.’
‘Sue McArthur is an exceptional lawyer as well as mediator. Her care for clients, attention to detail and ability to put them at ease makes her head and shoulders above others.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Julia Middleton; Gemma Holmes
Other key lawyers
Sue McArthur