Our 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
Find out more about Andrew Meehan.
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
Find out more about Laura Mounsey.
Stephanie 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
Find out more about Stephanie Douthwaite
Charlotte Carroll
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
Find out more about Charlotte Carroll.
Becky Ewart White
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.
Find out more about Becky Ewart White.
Rebekah Maher
Solicitor
I specialise in a wide range of family law matters. Contact me for expert legal advice.
Find out more about Rebekah Maher.
Emily Powell
Solicitor
I am a family solicitor and work closely with the Harrogate Family Law Team supporting the work we undertake for you.
Find out more about Emily Powell.
Laura Martin
Paralegal
I work closely with the solicitor team to assist them and support you with your case.
Find out more about Laura Martin.
Freddy Wharton
Solicitor Apprentice 2023
I work closely with the solicitor team to assist and support with your case.
Find out more about Freddy Wharton.
Miles Mahon
Paralegal
I am a Paralegal and work closely with the solicitor team to assist and support with your case.
Find out more about Miles Mahon.
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.
Find out more about Elyse Ashford.
Jessica Mah
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
I work closely alongside the solicitors in the team to assist them and support you throughout your case.
Find out more about Jessica Mah.
The team uses time very economically and efficiently and the advice is very good. I am very impressed and would recommend them wholeheartedly.
They made me feel my legal matters were in safe hands and displayed a sense that they were working for me in a supportive and constructive way.
The small and dedicated team genuinely cares about its clients and the issues affecting them. It pays huge attention to detail, offers high-quality advice and an enormous amount of support”.
Extremely client-focused – I really felt like they had my best interests at heart. Their attention to detail and their ability to remember every bit of the case was astonishing.
Their documents are detailed and thorough and their preparation for court is excellent, with sensible advice given to clients.
Clients single out the firm’s diligence in ‘leaving no stone unturned; its very quick response times, detailed knowledge and thorough approach amounts to a first-rate level of service.
I could not have found a more supportive representative than you. Your choice of barrister was perfect. I could not have asked for a better outcome.
