‘Supported me every step of the way.’

‘Debbie Gibbons was exceptional.’

‘A very professional firm of solicitors, very competent, helpful and polite.’

‘A wealth of experienced advocates make this team second to none in this area. Between them, they cover a wide range of issues facing clients in the family law arena and deal with them expertly and diligently.’

‘Emma Hubbard manages her clients with such tenacity and diligence that makes her stand out in the field. She is supportive and sensitive with clients dealing with difficult emotional situations, but at the same time will be able to fight for what’s needed.’

‘I have nothing but utter praise for the Hall Brown team. Their attention to detail, compassion, communication and honesty make their services, in my opinion, second to none.’

‘The Yorkshire team remain the jewel in the crown of the Irwin Mitchell empire. They are the market leaders in Sheffield, leaving all other local teams in their wake; other national firms have failed to break into the market with any tangible success.’

‘Lara Tucker is a stand-out Senior Associate with knowledge, confidence and experience in spades. She is adept at dealing with complex financial matters (having recently been involved in Goddard-Watts in the Court of Appeal) through to modest matters. She is particularly knowledgeable about cases involving PI trusts.’

‘Irwin Mitchell is the leading family law firm in Yorkshire and nationally. The team has recruited candidates of the highest calibre at all levels and works well as a team – lawyers are well supported by paralegals and others – importantly not replacing the allocated lawyer but rather supplementing the work of that lawyer.’

‘Alison Kitchman is a stand-out: definitely hardworking, proactive in terms of tabling thought-out common-sense solutions to issues. Ability and skill to identify then focus on the main issues readily and appropriately, conscious of client budgets, subsequently delivering cost-effectively.’

‘Alison Kitchman is highly regarded as a firm but fair family lawyer, offering her client’s strong support and legal advice through difficult times in a logical and sensible manner.’

‘Alison Kitchman is passionate about helping and supporting her clients. Her enthusiasm for collaborative work is infectious. She clearly cares about the work she does and the clients she works for. Toby Netting is approachable, puts clients at ease, and has the ability to explain complex legal principles to clients in a way they understand.’

‘There is a very strong family team at Taylor Emmet headed by the hugely experienced Michaela Evans. They have a broad range of knowledge between them and are accessible and a pleasure to deal with.’ 

‘As a lay advocate I support many parents with a learning disability to access legal representation. Taylor Emmet offer outstanding support and understanding to my clients, providing easy to understand information and flexible appointments in a kind and empathetic manner.’

‘Dawn Lowry and her team always go the “extra mile” in their service to clients. They display a thoroughly professional approach throughout the mediation process, and as a result they are my first port of call for mediation.’

‘Sharon Lockwood – family partner – is dedicated to seeking very practical solutions to financial cases. Tenacious but also very realistic at the same time.’

‘Alyson Siddall is a pleasure to deal with and is very knowledgeable and competent. She also has a very calm manner, which I am sure is appreciated by clients and other professionals alike.’

‘Sharon Lockwood was my main contact. Sharon explained every step of my divorce process to me in such a professional yet sympathetic way. She allowed me to ask questions that I needed and always gave the advice with my options. I always felt Sharon dealt with everything so professionally yet with the compassion and understanding of how this was also emotional at times. I would recommend Sharon to anyone.’

‘Rollits work completely as a team, you can call the office, and you will be dealt with quickly and with respect.’

‘If your main contact is out of the office, you will be given advice or updates by another person within the team which shows that their CRM is very effective.’

‘The billing system works incredibly well and updates on billing can be requested at any time.’

‘Excellent! – Professional, friendly and very on the ball.’

‘James Marsden is a true professional who I simply cannot fault.’

‘Brittany Codling and James Marsden have both been very supportive.’

‘Bradie Pell has been a breath of fresh air. She is firm, clear and compassionate. I am confident that her focus is to resolve my issue, limiting the emotional and financial cost to me, to reach the best conclusion for my child.’

‘I trust Graysons to guide me accurately and efficiently towards resolving my case. Billing is made simple and everything is communicated clearly and efficiently, allowing you to focus on the matter at hand.’

‘I couldn’t recommend Graysons solicitors any higher, put simply this firm is brilliant and when first contacting them they understood my needs and allocated me a solicitor right away, they respond to e-mails instantly and billing was made easy.’

‘The team at Lupton Fawcett are really good at their job and very friendly, everything was clearly laid out and any questions were answered.’

‘Richard Buckley provided a great service.’

‘Richard Buckley promotes working collaboratively with other professionals in order to achieve the best possible outcome for his client, both in a legal capacity and in mediation.’

‘Peter Dadwell stands out for his breadth of knowledge, level of commitment and high-profile clients’

‘Sarah Rowe will always make the time to respond to me via phone, text or e-mail and on occasions when I have had a difficult case that I have consulted her on, has taken the time to try to answer my enquires.’

‘Sarah Rowe is the team leader of the Doncaster branch and is exceptional in the work she does. Her colleagues mirror Sarah’s work ethic and approach, which is always a friendly and approachable one. She is a credit to her team and the company. Again we do not find this in the other firms we partner with and also Sarah always gets the positive results for the client.’

‘Lindsey Canning dealt with my case and was very helpful every step of the way, and I feel she advised me fantastically.’

‘Whilst communicating with, and working with, the team at Wake Smith Solicitors, I was made to feel that my case was important to them, and they were doing their best to resolve the issues I was experiencing.’

‘If I was unable to speak with my Solicitor, Lindsey Canning, there was always another member of staff who could offer invaluable advice. The team’s organisational skills were second to none, which again gave me reassurance that everything was dealt with efficiently and effectively.’

‘The team at Taylor Bracewell work well together. I am reassured by the depth of knowledge about family law and the seamless way it is delivered.’

‘Sharon McKie is obviously an expert and thorough in the way she deals with your case. She is fierce in her defence of your rights, and her views are obviously comprehensive and leave you in no doubt as to your position and that she has your best interests at heart.’

‘Very professional and friendly from first meeting through to conclusion. They made each encounter feel like I was well looked after.’