Praised by its clients for fielding an ‘extremely competent team’, David Gray Solicitors LLP leverages the firm’s wider departments to offer clients a comprehensive family law service. Spearheading the practice is Lucy Mead, a seasoned practitioner in the divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, arrangements for children, injunctions, and financial issues. With a specialism in children matters, Elspeth Thomson ’provides an accomplished, measured and calm approach to care proceedings,’ while Lesley Monkhouse is recognised for her expertise in parental alienation issues. Promoted to partner in 2024, Rebecca Tonkin regularly handles care, adoption, special guardianship, and private law proceedings, whereas Claire Hunter‘s practice spans family and court of protection work.
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‘Rebecca Tonkin is an excellent lawyer. Having worked with her before her move to David Gray and since, I can attest to her ability to weave an extensive knowledge of Children's Law and an ability to give pragmatic advice, with a deeply human commitment to her clients.’
‘David Gray manages to blend professionalism with empathy in a way that is often not easy and, from a client's perspective (lay and professional), is extraordinarily user-friendly.’
‘Elspeth Thompson provides an accomplished, measured and calm approach to care proceedings. She guides clients through a complex and often a hugely distressing process with both authority and empathy combined with a legal knowledge that is second to none.’
‘David Gray has an extremely competent team of public law solicitors who have extensive experience in all areas of public law. They are a leading firm in the area, and clients will be in trustworthy hands.’
‘Lesley Monkhouse usually instructs me in public law matters. She is an excellent solicitor. She cares deeply for her clients and their cases. She works tirelessly for the right outcome. You are in safe hands with Lesley.’
‘The team at David Gray are a safe pair of hands. They go above and beyond in their practice, both with clients and support to counsel. The team has an extensive knowledge of family law and provides sound advice.’
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Practice head
Lucy Mead
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Elspeth Thomson; Lesley Monkhouse; Rebecca Tonkin; Claire Hunter