Leading Individual
Jessica Reid frequently handles financial remedy disputes and nuptial agreements for affluent clients. "Jessica is very good at handling complex matters succinctly." "Jessica has laser-like focus and precision coupled with an excellent bedside manner. She is really exceptional." "Jessica is very pragmatic and easy to deal with."
Chambers UK 2025
Next Generation Partner
Jessica Reid, also a trained mediator, regularly handles financial cases involving nondisclosure of assets.
Legal 500 2025
Leading Individual
Jessica Reid frequently handles financial remedy disputes and nuptial agreements for affluent clients. "Jessica is very good at handling complex matters succinctly." "Jessica has laser-like focus and precision coupled with an excellent bedside manner. She is really exceptional." "Jessica is very pragmatic and easy to deal with."
Chambers UK HNW 2024
Recommended
Jessica Reid is a partner in Dawson Cornwell’s matrimonial team. Jessica advises on all areas of family law, including complex HNW financial cases arising out of marital and non-marital breakdown. She has particular expertise in non-disclosure cases, and those with offshore assets and international complexities. She is frequently instructed in very high-value pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Whilst always working tirelessly and fearlessly for her clients, she is also very committed to settling cases outside of court, conducting negotiation and round table meetings, and has a very high settlement rate. Jessica is a trained mediator by Resolution. Jessica conducts her own advocacy wherever possible and appropriate.
Spear’s Family Law Index 2024
Leading Individual
Jessica Reid frequently handles financial remedy disputes and nuptial agreements for affluent clients. "Jessica is particularly adept at complex litigation and pre-nuptial agreements."
Chambers UK 2024
Next Generation Partner
Jessica Reid is a key figure who regularly handles complex cases involving financial claims and jurisdictional disputes.
Legal 500 2024
Leading Individual
Jessica Reid frequently handles financial remedy disputes and nuptial agreements for affluent clients. "Jessica is particularly adept at complex litigation and pre-nuptial agreements."
Chambers UK HNW 2023
Recommended
"Seven years after qualifying in 2009, Jessica Reid joined Dawson Cornwell, a firm that has been specialising in family law since 1972. Having established a specialism for divorce and financial claims, often with an international element, Reid was made partner in 2019."
Spear’s Family Law Index 2023
Leading Individual
Jessica Reid is experienced in advising on complex family law matters including nuptial agreements, jurisdictional disputes and financial settlements. "Jessica is exceptional - clear, concise and considerate in her approach and shows a high level of expertise and knowledge. She clearly wants the best for her clients." "She is extremely bright, organised and pleasant to deal with." "She is really firm but fair in her approach and does her best to make sure her client is represented to the fullest extent." "She is very thorough, details-focused and knows the law; I trust her implicitly."
Chambers UK 2023
Next Generation Partner
“Jessica Reid – an outstanding member of the team! Her ability to genuinely care for her clients and her sense of empathy is what makes her stand out. She has the ability to be measured and give clarity in emotional situations. She is highly professional and knowledgeable. You can feel safe with Jessica knowing that you are being represented by one of the best there is.”
Legal 500 2023
Leading Individual
Jessica Reid is "outstanding; her knowledge, expertise and professionalism was apparent from the first meeting and continued throughout," says a client. "Most of all her kindness, understanding and ability to build a strong rapport was essential when dealing with an emotional time. She has the ability to remain measured and show clarity. It always felt that Jessica would go above and beyond for her clients and she genuinely cares." A fellow family lawyer reports that Reid is "very collaborative, very approachable and knowledgeable; she was really nice to deal with. She is very user-friendly and has a nice way of approaching things. She comes up with creative and practical solutions that are tailored to the client. She is very clever and an excellent drafter."
Chambers HNW 2022
Rising Star
Unusually for a London solicitor, Jessica Reid often conducts her own advocacy up to and including FDR hearings, and says that some clients specifically instruct her for this reason.
Spear’s Family Law Index 2022
Rising Star
Jessica Reid advises on all areas of family law, including complex HNW financial cases. She has particular expertise in non-disclosure cases, and those with offshore assets and international complexities. While always working tirelessly and fearlessly for her clients, she is also very committed to settling cases outside of court.
The Spear’s 500 2022
Next Generation Partner
Once again Jessica Reid was named as a “Next Generation Partner”.
Legal 500 2022
Up and Coming Notable Practitioner
Jessica Reid advises high net worth individuals on divorce and related financial matters as well as children matters. She has particular experience in cases involving cross-border elements. A source notes: "She is great."
Chambers HNW 2021
Rising Star
“I am astute at dealing with multi-faceted litigation with a focus on achieving settlement,” says Reid. “My practice is bolstered by developing my mediation practice which has seen me instructed in complex disputes.” Unusually for a London solicitor, she often conducts her own advocacy and says that some clients specifically instruct her for this reason.
The Spear’s 500 2021
Next Generation Partner
Jessica Reid “is an excellent choice: measured, responsive, great on paper and in person.”
Legal 500 2021
Up and Coming Notable Practitioner
Jessica Reid is a specialist in financial remedy matters. A client says: "Jessica's knowledge of the system and understanding of my particular situation was a great help and gave clarity in emotional situations." Another source says Reid has "great judgement" and is "very good at building rapport with her clients."
Chambers HNW 2020
Young Turk - Rising Star Family Lawyer
She is especially known for her experience in complex high value financial cases.
The Spear's 500 2020
"Jessica is a dedicated and hard-working lawyer with tenacity and charm."
Citywealth Leaders List 2020
Next Generation Partner
Legal 500 2020
"Clients are in safe hands with Jessica who promotes their best interests whilst still working in a conciliatory manner with her opponents."
Citywealth Leaders List 2019
Next Generation Lawyer
Jessica Reid has an "excellent manner with clients"
Legal 500 2018-2019
Jessica Reid has recently become a Resolution trained mediator – she has a "good reputation". (Mediation)
Legal 500 2018-2019
2018 Future Leaders Top100 List
Citywealth 2018
Next Generation Lawyer
Jessica Reid is "head and shoulders above many of her peers. Technically and strategically she is extremely astute and has an excellent bedside manner."
Legal 500 2017
"Jessica Reid is a dedicated and hard-working lawyer with tenacity and charm. She has a maturity beyond her years and is definitely one to watch. Clients are in safe hands with Jessica who promotes their best interests whilst still working in a conciliatory manner with her opponents."
Citywealth Leaders List 2017
Prominent Figure
"Jessica fights tirelessly and fearlessly for her clients. She knows her case backwards, and leaves no stone unturned."
Citywealth Leaders List 2016
Prominent Figure
"...officially a "big gun" in matrimonial law"
Citywealth Leaders List 2015
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