Private Client Solicitors

Review Solicitors

All of our private client teams are highly ranked on the review solicitor’s website and often receive five star feedback. Howells are recommended by 99% of our clients and are above the national average for value for money for their charges and fees.

• Family law team – ranked at number 2 in Sheffield, and number 1 in Rotherham and Barnsley.
• The medical negligence team – ranked number 1 in the UK and in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley.
• Personal injury team – ranked 1^st in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley.
• Civil dispute team – ranked 4^th in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley.
• Wills, trust and probate team – ranked in 6^th in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley.

Law Society 

Many of our private client solicitors are accredited by the law society:

• Medical Negligence
• Family Law
• Property & Conveyancing

Legal 500 UK Ranking

Our private client solicitors are constantly ranked in The Legal 500 publication:

2021

Family Law – Tier 2

2022

Family Law – Tier 1

Medical Negligence – Tier 4

2023

Family Law – Tier 2

Medical Negligence – Tier 3

2024

Family Law – Tier 2

Medical Negligence – Tier 3

2025

Family Law – Tier 2

Medical Negligence – Tier 3

Chambers and Partners 2025 Ranking

Our private client solicitors are constantly ranked in The Chambers and Partners publication:

• Medical Negligence – Band 3
• John Clegg, ranked Solicitor – Band 4
• Michelle Gyte, ranked Solicitor – Band 3

Professional Testimonials

“A go to for complex children matters. Is thorough and deals with cases with a level of detail and knowledge that are truly impressive. Has the detail of every aspect of the case at her fingertips.”

“Sharon Lockwood is dedicated to seeking very practical solutions to financial cases. Tenacious but also very realistic at the same time”

“An effective and tenacious advocate known for his thorough, sensible and constructive approach. Has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all areas of financial and children cases and the safest pair of hands no matter how difficult the case.”

“Excellent Collaborative lawyer and a leading family solicitor in Sheffield. Experienced, dedicated and knowledgeable.”

“Thorough in preparation, experienced, excellent with clients, willing to go above and beyond and a strong presence in the courtroom.”

“You have made a very fortunate choice of legal representation who have done a fantastic job of persuading the Defendants to part with a large sum of money. I am certain that no legal team could have done better.”

“Thorough, reliable, extremely knowledgeable, and approachable. Able to put clients at ease while retaining a professional manner.”

“Approachable. Excellent client care skills and ability to manage client’s expectations.”

“Complex Birth injury specialist highly regarded by clients and other members of the legal profession”

“Personable and empathetic with the client’s and family members who have lost loved ones.”

“Professional with an approachable and empathetic client manner.”

Private Client Feedback

“As a family we have been treated with the utmost respect and dignity at a difficult time. We have been kept in the loop regularly via emails and calls. I would recommend this solicitor to anyone in a similar situation.”

“Many thanks again for your invaluable help, advice and your calm, approachable manner. It is very much appreciated!”

“I felt totally overwhelmed. I didn’t even know what an inquest was or what the process was. I sent some documents to Howells and they replied very quickly and Amy introduced herself to me. From this point on I was reassured, and everything was explained to me in a way which was easy to understand.”

“Howells provided fantastic guidance through the legal system during the most difficult of times for our family. Amy was very empathetic and always proactive in everything she did. We were kept fully aware at all stages, and we would definitely recommend her services.”

“Howells provided a great service and worked quickly and efficiently to get the job completed to try to keep my costs down too. I would recommend Sharon and the team.”

“I chose to sort my divorce and financial settlement with Sharon Lockwood at Howells solicitors after seeing other reviews. I was not disappointed in any way, shape, or form. She is very professional and quick off the ball. I would highly recommend Sharon and her colleagues at Howells for a fast and very efficient service and would use again if needed.”