Rachael Lyon is a Family Legal Assistant at Ridley & Hall Solicitors, supporting clients and colleagues across a range of family law matters. She has a strong understanding of the legal processes surrounding relationship breakdown and draws on extensive experience within both legal practice and the court system.

Prior to joining Ridley & Hall, Rachael worked within the Family team at Berwins Solicitors in Harrogate. She joined Berwins in May 2019 as a Team Assistant before progressing to Legal Assistant in April 2023, supporting the firm’s family law work.

Before moving into private practice, Rachael spent almost 13 years with HM Courts & Tribunals Service in Leeds, working as an Administrative Assistant and Court Clerk between October 2006 and May 2019. This experience provided her with an extensive grounding in court processes and procedures, which she has continued to develop through her work in family law.

Earlier in her career, Rachael spent four years as an Administrative Assistant with HM Revenue & Customs before joining HM Courts & Tribunals Service.

Rachael has also been involved with the Harrogate North Yorkshire Junior Lawyer Division, where her LinkedIn profile records her role as co-treasurer and events officer. Her responsibilities have included managing funds and helping to organise and plan events across Harrogate and North Yorkshire.