John Clegg
Solicitor
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Director and Solicitor
SRA ID: 397028
John is a Partner and family law Solicitor in Howells' large matrimonial team based in the Sheffield office.
He specialises in all aspects of matrimonial law including divorce, civil partnership and cohabitation breakdown, financial matters arising on separation and divorce, children disputes and the arrangements for children generally, pre and post-nuptial agreements and protection from domestic abuse.
The breakdown of a relationship is invariably one of the most difficult situations anyone can encounter in life. John has extensive experience in assisting his clients resolve the wide-ranging difficulties arising from that situation and is passionate about helping to the conclusion of that process as sensitively as possible.
John offers a free half hour initial appointment to provide advice and reassurance upon the many issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship. This can also be arranged over the telephone if preferred to meeting at our Sheffield office.
15-17 Bridge Street, S3 8NL
Licensed for 15 years
Practice Areas
Family Law
Professional, supportive, with a human touch
Right from the start, John provided me with no-nonsense, clear advice about my divorce and proved invaluable support when things got difficult for me over the financial aspects. He (or on the rare occasions he wasn't available another competent member of staff) always responded promptly to my emails. It was so reassuring to know I had Howells on my side at this very challenging time in my life.
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A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 01 November, 2024
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Brilliant result
I was very happy with the service and guidance that John gave on my divorce case. He kept me upto date on all aspects. Offered helpful & sound advice when i wasn't sure how to deal with my pension.
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A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 18 July, 2024
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Divorce
Hired Howells to help with my divorce they were absolutely amazing. John kept me up to date with what was going on without the legal words. If the others party were dawdling he got them going. Pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend them to anyone
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A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 05 July, 2024
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Efficient and copassionate
John looked after my divorce proceedings with efficiency and kindness. These were very prolonged due to the recalcitrance of my ex to make any decisions. John guided me through to jargon and processes. although the length of the process was costly I can recommend John Clegg for divorces.
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A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 19 June, 2024
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Family matter
John was helpful and professional from start to finish, answering all my questions in detail, replying promptly, and maintaining his commitment to seeing the matter to a satisfactory and successful outcome over months of delays.
Highly recommended if you want someone committed and knowledgeable in your corner.
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A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 16 May, 2024
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Fantastic Service and Excellent knowledge
In what was not a good time going through divorce, John provided fantastic service, knowledge, advice and experience that allowed me to move forward proactively and positively. Obviously not been here before so while everything was new to me John was able to explain, answer my queries and guide me through. Ensuring that I was not taken advantage of and things were kept as 'fair' as possible through mediation and that we were able to avoid the additional costs of barristers arguing things out in court (not necessarily for everyone but if you can I would advise trying). John is very approachable and easily advised on my trains of thought (even the 'weird' ones) no question was ever treated as dumb.
Overall a fantastic outcome and great service by John and the whole team at Howells (PA's, Accounts) all ready and able to help. Would definitely recommend and happily use again if ever needed.
Thank You John and all
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A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 01 March, 2024
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Best family solicitor in Sheffield
John Clegg is a truly brilliant solicitor and I would and in fact do recommend him on a regular basis to anyone struggling to navigate the Sheffield Family Court. I’ve been a client of Howells for over seven years now but before that I dealt with several firms of solicitors in Sheffield. Howells was recommended to me as a firm that was particularly good at protective injunctions in cases of domestic violence. Of all of the firms I’ve dealt with, Howells, and in particular John Clegg, is the one I rate most highly, in terms of professionalism, cost effectiveness, common sense, and most importantly human kindness.
I never wanted a family solicitor in the first place, in that who does, but now that I’ve found John Clegg, at least I know I won’t ever have to choose one again. John is highly intelligent and meticulous in his research and preparation, and he’s also experienced and authoritative, super responsive and very diligent. He really listens to your instructions and is both patient and tenacious. John also has an excellent grasp and extensive experience in situations of domestic abuse and coercive control, including those that are complicated by false counter allegations.
However what makes John Clegg really stand out as a family solicitor is his kindness. It’s not just his communication skills, and sense of humour, although both are outstanding, it’s the fact that’s he’s a genuinely good man, fair and honest, and highly principled. He’s never too busy to explain his logic or relevant points of law and his advice is always sound and from the heart as well as legally correct.
I’d recommend John Clegg to either mums or dads trying to sort out child arrangements or finances in the Family Court, because he never waivers in his commitment to child-centricity, to fairness and integrity, whilst trying to get the best arrangement he can for you. John can be fierce when he needs to be and he knows how to protect his clients but he’s always calm and professional with it. I’ve watched other lawyers leg each other over even in Court but one of the things I particularly like about John is he never sinks to their level. He has your back but he also hears what both sides want and he genuinely tries to resolve matters for his clients in a way that works for everyone involved, as quickly and simply and possible. That’s a rare and special thing, that ability to drown out the noise of the Family Court, and focus on what children and parents need.
Whilst I did consider being a litigant in person to save cost, I can honestly say that every penny I’ve spent on John Clegg has been money well spent. He’s made every effort to keep my costs down, he’s gone above and beyond every time, and he’s been the staunchest defender of my interests in the Family Court. When it came to protecting us, all of the authorities I went to for help escaping domestic abuse let us down, and some of them actually made it worse, but John has never once failed us. He’s been the calm in the eye of the legal storm for me throughout a long and incredibly difficult few years. If you’re looking for an expert family lawyer in Sheffield, who’s used to dealing with CAFCASS, Safeguarding, the Police, IDAS, the Family Courts, and all the rest of it, and with both child arrangements and financial matters, then John Clegg is undoubtedly the solicitor you need.
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A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 19 January, 2024
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Matrimonial Advice
John and his colleagues helped ne through a particularly difficult time in my life through a very protracted divorce and final settlement. Advice received was clear, balanced and pragmatic and I would have no hesitation in recommending John and Howells to anyone requiring similar services.
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A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 08 January, 2024
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I had been with an online divorce company prior to deciding I needed to actually see a solicitor in person. John was honest with me and gave me his honest opinion which made my mind up to switch to him. Best decision I made, John kept it concise and I’m finally through the whole process. Don’t hesitate if you’re unsure go to Howells and ask for John, highly recommended.
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A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 10 November, 2023
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John was straight to the point from the start, though that wasn’t the start for me, I’d been under the care of another ‘Online’ company that cost me over £7k. I liked seeing who I was dealing with and the process became so much easier. John was recommended to me and I turn I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in this awful situation of divorce.
Lawyer named in this review: John Clegg
A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 10 November, 2023
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