By: 25 May 2020
Jones Myers promotes family lawyer to partner

Niche firm Jones Myers has promoted experienced family lawyer Elizabeth Bell to partner.

Joining Jones Myers as a solicitor in 2015, Bell’s expertise spans 13 years with a strong track record in complicated, high-value cases involving company structures and trusts.

Representing clients across the UK and internationally, she is also experienced in advising on relationship matters such as cohabitation agreements and disputes.

The promotion follows a series of new roles for the firm, which has offices in Leeds, Harrogate and York.

Jones Myers director Richard Peaker said: “Elizabeth’s promotion is well deserved—she is highly respected and her reputation and expertise speak volumes.”

“Our experienced family lawyers are receiving increased commissions from new and existing clients in Yorkshire, the UK and overseas as we continue to work at full strength throughout the Covid-19 crisis.”  

Bell, who is praised for her sensible and pragmatic approach to cases, said: “I’m proud and delighted to have been promoted to partner. I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Jones Myers team over the last few years and they are truly specialists in their field. I look forward to playing my part in the future success of the firm in my new role.”

Throughout the pandemic, Jones Myers, which also has its own in-house counsel, has been providing valuable website resources to help vulnerable clients. The information includes advice on family finances and child contact arrangements.