Zarqa graduated from Bar school in 2021. Since 2018, she has worked as a Paralegal predominantly in family law, representing a range of clients in divorce, financial remedy and private children matters. Zarqa also has experience of representing and supporting vulnerable clients from diverse backgrounds through her voluntary work at various charitable organisations including Citizens Advice. Zarqa is committed to providing clients with clear and realistic advice and making their legal journey as simple as possible for them. She can speak Urdu and Punjabi.
In her spare time Zarqa enjoys reading, cooking , cinema and theatre trips and walks in nature.
Family & Matrimonial Team
Corinne Barnett
Solicitor Corinne is a Solicitor in our family department working at our Huddersfield office....
Tamara Dove-O'Hara
Associate Solicitor Tamara is an associate solicitor handling all aspects of family law including divorce, financial settlements, child applications, and injunctions....
Shelley Harper
Associate,Solicitor
Shelley joined Ridley & Hall Solicitors in 2020 and is a Solicitor in our family department having qualified in 2018. Shelley completed her Law Degree at Sheffield Hallam University and continued her studies at BPP University Law School in Leeds....
Emma Hopkins Jones
Partner,Solicitor
Emma joined Ridley & Hall as a Partner in September 2020, bringing with her extensive experience as a family law specialist....
Vicky Medd
Partner Vicky Medd is a family solicitor with over 20 years experience. She is an accredited specialist with Resolution and has a lot of experience of financial relief, and child disputes. Vicky was also recently involved in one of the first family arbitration cases in the country and has a lot of experience in dealing with cases as expeditiously as possible, whilst achieving the best outcomes for clients....
Emma Pearmaine
Managing Director Emma Pearmaine is our Managing Director, winner of the Yorkshire Law Awards Managing Partner of the Year Award 2020. Emma is very proud to have supported our people to win Yorkshire Law Awards Small Law Firm of the Year Award 2019 and to be shortlisted for the same award in 2020....
Maryam Razzaq
Trainee Solicitor Maryam Razzaq is a trainee in the Family Team at Ridley and Hall. In 2024, she was named Trainee Solicitor of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, recognising her commitment and achievements early in her career....
Karen Roberts
Partner Karen Roberts has well over 20 years practice experience as a Family Solicitor and has a warm, and approachable style. She undertakes all areas of Family Law work, representing individuals facing difficult children’s issues, domestic abuse concerns and divorces/separations involving the resolution of financial issues. She represents parents and grandparents in care proceedings brought by the Local Authority and where family and children’s placements have broken down. ...
Zuzanna Taithe
Associate,Solicitor
Since August 2019, Zuza has worked as a Paralegal in Ridley & Hall Solicitors’ Residential and Commercial Property Teams and, subsequently, as a Legal Secretary in the Care and Public Team, having previous experience in the firm as a placement student. Zuza has been awarded a Training Contract at Ridley & Hall, which commenced in July 2021. ...
Clare Wilson
Solicitor Clare is a dedicated and experienced solicitor in our family department based in our Barnsley office. Clare specialises in private family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, and arrangements for children. ...
