Meet The Team

Collectively, our team has unparalleled experience in all aspects of Family Law. Meet our knowledgeable, award-winning team below.

  • Andrew Meehan

    Managing Director & Solicitor

    My expertise is in:

    • Dealing with difficult spouses, including narcissists
    • Finding hidden assets and income
    • Solving complex divorce cases involving assets of £1m+
    • Divorces involving one or more of the following: businesses, pensions, properties, trusts and/or high incomes
    • Acting for, and against, company directors
    • Negotiating firmly and standing up for my clients so you get what you’re entitled to
    • Getting a fair split of assets and income
  • Laura Mounsey

    Director & Solicitor

    My expertise is in:

    • Making sure that you know your worth and do not have the wool pulled over your eyes if someone tries to hide assets or be unfair
    • Standing up to difficult people, including helping you leave a narcissist
    • Working on divorce cases involving properties, trusts, businesses and pensions
    • Supporting people who have been in abusive relationships to regain control and move forward
    • Securing what you are entitled to if you separate or divorce
    • Protecting your assets and income if you are wanting to live with someone or get married
    • Resolving disputes about children
  • Steph Douthwaite

    Partner & Solicitor

    My expertise is in:

    • Advising business owner clients and company directors, or their spouses
    • Joined up working with business owner clients and their other advisors, to understand both personal and commercial objectives in the handling of their divorce
    • Understanding complex financial circumstances in divorces involving entrepreneurs and professionals
    • Preparing and advising on pre and post nuptial agreements
    • Preparing and advising on cohabitation agreements
    • Supporting clients who wish to settle their case out of court using collaborative law, mediation, arbitration or round table discussions
    • Robust negotiation to secure a fair outcome
    • Challenging deficient financial disclosure
    • Uncovering hidden assets or income
    • Representing parents in complex and high stakes Children Act proceedings
    • Managing difficult and high conflict personalities
    • Offering practical solutions for clients going through separation and divorce
  • Associate

    My expertise is in:

    • Advising on financial matters, including high net worth and complex matters involving pensions, business interests, and properties.
    • Advising on relationship planning and protecting assets if you live with someone or are getting (or already are) married, including advising on and drafting nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements.
    • Working on modest asset cases and helping find solutions that ensure your priorities and needs can be met.
    • Resolving disputes around child arrangements.
    • Listening to clients and supporting them to achieve their preferred outcome, and providing advise in a clear and succinct way.
    • Helping you to consider the short term as well as the long-term impact of any decisions and proposals.
    • As a member of Resolution which is a national group of family lawyers committed to working in a non-confrontational way, I will help you to achieve outcomes in a non-confrontational and constructive way, whilst also being robust to ensure the best outcome is achieved for you. I will explore appropriate forms of non-court dispute resolution including mediation with you.
  • Charlotte Carroll

    Senior Solicitor

    My expertise is in:

    • Helping you plan for your future and move forward at what can be one of the most difficult times in your life
    • Working on divorce cases involving your properties and business
    • Understanding your priorities, whether on divorce or children matters
    • Dealing with difficult ex’s
  • Solicitor

    Why should you meet with me?

    I will:

    • listen to what your main concerns and priorities are and always keep them in the forefront of my mind.
    • Work on divorce cases involving your properties and businesses.
    • Help you to navigate complex childcare arrangements and difficult ex’s.
  • Rebekah Maher

    Solicitor

    I specialise in a wide range of family law matters. Contact me for expert legal advice.

  • Emily Powell

    Solicitor

    I am a family solicitor and work closely with the Harrogate Family Law Team supporting the work we undertake for you.

  • Laura Martin

    Solicitor

    I work closely with the solicitor team to assist them and support you with your case.

  • Freddy Wharton

    Solicitor Apprentice 2023

    I work closely with the solicitor team to assist and support with your case.

  • Miles Mahon

    Solicitor Apprentice

    I am a Paralegal and work closely with the solicitor team to assist and support with your case.

  • Elyse Ashford

    Paralegal

    I am a Paralegal and work closely with the solicitor team here at Harrogate Family Law to assist them in supporting you and your case.