The well-established and ‘very experienced’ family law team at Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne sees an exceedingly broad caseload, placing particular emphasis on its work in care proceedings, private child law, surrogacy and finances. Four lawyers comprise the leadership team: Emily Boardman represents parents in complex care and adoption proceedings. Ruth Hawkins is vastly experienced in all aspects of child law cases and undertakes the team’s mediation work in the space. Irena Osborne, whose practice encompasses public and private law children litigation, has further expertise in work involving international element, including abduction cases. Helen Bishop has over 20 years of experience in the space, and now heads the firm’s private matrimonial practice. Stuart Webber joined the firm in 2022, and focuses on private law matters, particularly those concerning finances.
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‘Their commitment to clients is second to none.’
‘Emily Boardman, Irena Osborne and Ruth Hawkins always go the extra mile and are delight to work with on public and private law children matters.’