Jayne Pye
Call: 1995 (solicitor 1985)
Jayne Pye
Jayne was a part–time judge for 26 years dealing with Civil law and Public & Private family law. Since 2026 she has transferred those skills to evaluation of family cases through Private Dispute Resolution.
Contact
T: 0113 246 2600 / 01274 722560
Jayne has over 30 years’ experience of practising family law. She was a partner and head of the family law department in a large firm of solicitors before being called to the Bar in 1995. As well as undertaking cases for clients, Jayne worked for the Ministry of Justice as a Deputy District Judge and as a Recorder determining private and public law family cases. Jayne She was Chair of the Yorkshire Family Law Bar Association for 10 years.
Reputation
“Jayne Pye has experience across public and private children cases. She is particularly well regarded for her prowess in contact arrangement orders, which often involve parties with disabilities and mental health issues. She also assists with allegations of abuse and coercive behaviour. She's fantastic to work with." (Chambers and Partners, 2025)
“An excellent advocate in court. She is very quick on her feet and represents the client really well. A class performer who is very much in control. Very good in cases. She is very robust and well prepared." (Chambers and Partners, 2024)
“A first-class child law practitioner who brings common sense to the most difficult of situations.” (Legal 500, 2023)
“Jayne's approach to client care is very impressive. She is very warm, personable, and she really engages with what the client wants to achieve. Her cross-examinations are excellent." (Chambers and Partners, 2023)
“Jayne is a strong advocate, who is able to put clients at ease through her breadth of knowledge and personable approach.” (Legal 500, 2022)
"She's an extremely well-respected barrister whose advocacy is robust and powerful. Jayne is a terrific advocate who gets to grips with all the details of a case and is proactive in formulating a strategy for her cases. She is generous with her time and thorough both in her preparation and in her feedback. She is very good with clients and strikes the balance in terms of being empathetic." (Chambers and Partners, 2022)
Expertise
Family
Jayne has worked in all areas of public and private law matters relating to children. She has conducted complex cases which involve issues of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect and complicated and/or conflicting medical evidence.Jayne is currently primarily specialising in private law children matters.
She is highly regarded for her ability to manage extensive paperwork and complex issues in a thorough and efficient manner with an eye for the relevant detail; covering extensive issues in a succinct manner. She is a formidable advocate and has a commanding presence and style in court. Jayne relates well with her clients, gaining their trust through her sensitive and straightforward approach.
She represents clients in the Court of Appeal, High Court, County Court and Family Proceedings Court and is regularly instructed by Local Authorities, parents – including young parents, children and extended family members. She also leads junior barristers and instructing solicitors in cases against QCs.
She has undertaken training in mediation.
She accepts instructions directly from members of the public.
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