Jones Myers Partner Celebrates Thirty Year Milestone
Jones Myers Partner, Nicki Mitchell, is celebrating a career in family law spanning thirty years. A skilled family lawyer, mediator and child inclusive mediator, Nicki was York’s first collaborative family lawyer in 2006.
She is a highly respected pioneer of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – non confrontational and constructive options for divorcing and separating couples which avoid going to court.
Nicki’s extensive expertise includes the financial aspects of divorce and separation, particularly complex cases involving family businesses, multiple properties, and complicated pension arrangements.
Jones Myers’ reputation in York as a leader in family law continues to go from strength to strength after Nicki headed the firm’s expansion to the city in 2019. Three years later the team marked further growth to bigger premises at Bootham Row in line with client demand.
The Legal 500 2025 guide endorses Nicki as a Recommended UK Lawyer, who has “established a strong niche family law presence in York with an enviable reputation for specialist and tailored family law services”.
Nicki also retains her listing in the Family and Matrimonial category of the latest Chambers 2025 legal guide and is also ranked for her ADR expertise.
Highlighting her strong reputation in York, the guide says, "Nicki has her clients' best interests at heart,” is “very sensible and very good in her approach" and is “pragmatic, sensible and comes to a positive solution."
Said Nicki: “My passion for, and commitment to, family law and seeking the best solutions for our clients is as strong now as when I started out thirty years ago.
“It has been tremendous to witness formative changes including no-fault divorce and the increase in options such as mediation and collaboration which avoid lengthy and expensive court litigation and put children’s best interests first.
“Jones Myers’ reputation for excellence is recognised across the UK and overseas and I’m proud to play a key role in the firm’s continued growth and development.”
Richard Peaker, Jones Myers Managing Partner, said: “We congratulate Nicki on her significant milestone and her exceptional track record. Nicki’s commitment and extensive expertise is instrumental to our standing in York and we wish her continued success.”
About Nicki Mitchell
With extensive experience in family law, Nicki specialises in the financial aspects of relationship breakdown - and particularly complex cases involving family businesses, multiple properties, and complicated pension arrangements.
A skilled mediator, child inclusive mediator and 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 also includes advising clients on the more traditional methods of resolving issues surrounding family breakdowns. Nicki.mitchell@jonesmyers.co.uk
With headquarters in Leeds and offices in York and Harrogate, Jones Myers is a multi-award winning family law practice which has consistently achieved top tier rankings in legal guides for almost three decades.
The firm’s Harrogate office is located at 5 Victoria Avenue, HG1 1EQ, www.jonesmyers.co.uk For queries on all aspects of divorce and family law, call 01423 276104.
