Nicki Mitchell, a partner at specialist family law firm Jones Myers, is celebrating a remarkable thirty-year career in family law.
Known for her expertise in managing the financial complexities of divorce and separation, Mitchell has built a reputation for handling complex cases involving family businesses, multiple properties, and pension arrangements.
As a pioneering family lawyer, mediator, and child-inclusive mediator, Mitchell became York’s first collaborative family lawyer in 2006. Her career at Jones Myers saw her lead the firm’s expansion into York in 2019, a move that reflected growing demand for their services. Just three years later, the York team relocated to larger premises at Bootham Row to accommodate further growth.
Mitchell’s accomplishments have earned her recognition in the latest Legal 500 2025 guide, which endorses her as a Recommended UK Lawyer with “a strong niche family law presence in York” and a reputation for offering “specialist and tailored family law services.” She also retains her position in the Family and Matrimonial category of Chambers 2025, where her alternative dispute resolution (ADR) skills are highlighted. Chambers describes her as a “pragmatic” family lawyer who “has her clients’ best interests at heart.”
Reflecting on her career, Mitchell said, “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.”
Established in 1992 as one of the UK’s first specialist family law firms, Jones Myers has offices in Leeds, York, and Harrogate. The firm was recently named one of the best family law firms in the UK by the Best Lawyers list.
Mitchell’s work is integral to Jones Myers’ reputation for excellence, both in the UK and internationally. “Jones Myers’ reputation for excellence is recognised across the UK and overseas,” she added, “and I’m proud to play a key role in the firm’s continued growth and development.”
Jones Myers managing partner Richard Peaker praised Mitchell’s dedication and influence. He commented, “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.”
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Josie Geistfeld
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