We’re delighted to have joined with specialist firm Silk Family Law Limited after approval from the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA). Irwin Mitchell already has a strong presence in the field of family law, but Silk Family Law’s expertise will add invaluable knowledge and skill to our already renowned team.
The dedicated and specialist team at Silk have transferred to Irwin Mitchell and clients will receive continuity of representation documentation. Irwin Mitchell shares the same values and high standards for giving our clients exceptional legal support when they need it most.
If you are looking for one of the Silk Family Law team then please use this link or search for their name here.
Who is Silk Family Law?
Silk Family Law is a firm of expert family lawyers, based in the North East of England. They operate out of Newcastle, North Yorkshire (Aske Hall Stables) and Leeds.
Silk Family Law represents clients across the full range of family law issues, including matters involving finances and children.
Their specialist lawyers are also experienced in successfully handling complex financial cases, including:
Silk Family Law has been ranked number-one in the North East by independent legal guides, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
Growing our family law specialism
We’ll welcome 13 members of the Silk Family Law team to Irwin Mitchell’s newly refurbished Newcastle office. A further nine will be based in Aske, North Yorkshire. Not only will this enhance our levels of legal knowledge, but it also helps our firm to increase our offering to clients across the North East of England and North Yorkshire.
As we continue to grow our services for affluent individuals and business owners, we remain one of the largest family law teams in the country. We also have the third-largest private client team, recently winning Private Client team of the year at the Northern Law Awards.
Ian Kennerley, Managing Partner at Silk Family Law said: “We’re delighted to be joining Irwin Mitchell and remain committed to providing the same specialist high quality family law advice and representation for all our clients. We share the same values for client service and excellence and look forward to benefiting from the additional resources and support which will be available to our clients on a national and international basis.”
Ros Bever, National Head of our Divorce & Family Law team, has said of the acquisition: “I’m delighted to officially be welcoming the Silk Family Law team to our business. We’re already working closely together to develop our plans for growth and this acquisition offers us the opportunity to expand our family law and private client offer in the Northeast of England.”