St John's Buildings

Family - Children

Helen is a Family Law specialist. Helen’s practice is primarily focused on Children Act cases, both public and private law.

Helen regularly represents local authorities in public law proceedings and advises on issues such as designation and jurisdiction. Helen also represents parents, children and grandparents in both public and private law Children Act cases involving issues including non-accidental injury, sexual abuse, international jurisdiction and parental alienation.

Helen’s friendly and sensitive manner means that she is often instructed to represent very vulnerable clients including victims of domestic violence and parents with learning difficulties. She also has a particular interest in cases involving linked criminal and care proceedings and private law cases involving same sex parents and surrogacy.

Helen secured pupillage at St Mary’s Family Law Chambers in Nottingham and was offered tenancy in 2009. She practiced on the Midlands Circuit before moving her practice to her home in Sheffield. She joined St John’s Buildings in May 2014.

Family Law Bar Association North Eastern Circuit

Helen studied Law at the University of Manchester and completed the Bar Course at BPP Law School, London.