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Harriet Reid

Harriet Reid, Partner and Family Solicitor at Winston Solicitors in Leeds

With over 30 years' family law experience, Harriet is well-regarded for negotiating complex financial matters, including those involving inherited assets, family partnerships/businesses and farms. Living in the heart of the farming community of North Yorkshire she has first-hand knowledge of rural life and business.

She is adept at resolving difficult child contact disputes, citing one of her notable professional achievements as helping and supporting her client to get a “live with” order where there had been restricted contact. 

As a family solicitor, Harriet often first meets people during a crisis, advising and assisting clients who are dealing with the fallout of a relationship breakdown. With an approachable manner, Harriet is renowned for offering straightforward counsel. She recommends that those seeking her advice prepare their paperwork carefully and respond quickly to information requests, which ensures time efficiency and keeps costs down.

Harriet is ranked in the Chambers & Partners UK 2025 guide, and she is also ranked a Leading Partner in Family Law by the Legal 500 2025 Edition

Legal 500 notes: 

"Harriet Reid is outstanding. She is bright, energetic and enthusiastic. She runs her cases with verve and intelligence and is always on the lookout for imaginative solutions."

Outside of work, Harriet enjoys walking her dogs in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, spending time with family and playing tennis.

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Client feedback

Outstanding Legal Support from Start to Finish:From my initial call to the resolution of my case, the firm and its staff demonstrated exceptional professionalism and care. I would particularly like to commend Mrs Harriet Reid, a family solicitor whose dedication and expertise were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome.Despite having less than ten days to prepare, Mrs Reid devoted considerable time and attention to my case. Her legal knowledge, strategic insight, and empathetic approach were of the highest calibre. She displayed remarkable skill in preparing the case for my counsel, ensuring every detail was meticulously addressed.If I ever require legal representation again, I know exactly where to turn.
Anonymous
We worked directly with Harriet Reid in a divorce matter. Harriet’s knowledge base and experience were first class. She was attentive and answered all our queries in a full and timely manner.
Legal 500, Leeds
Service levels are high and the team is incredibly thoughtful.
Chambers and Partners, Leeds
Harriet has considerable grit and determination, which makes her a fierce opponent and a real fighter for her clients. She does not shy away from giving difficult advice when it is required.
Chambers and Partners, West Yorkshire
Harriet Reid was very informative as she extensively explained the process of divorce to me. Teresa Davidson was always cool, calm and collected and very empathetic to my situation.
Legal 500, Leeds
There is excellent communication between the team members and they are very efficient.
Chambers and Partners, Leeds