Helen specialises primarily in Matrimonial Finance and Private Children matters. She has advised in High Net-Worth Financial Remedy proceedings, including those involving complex asset structures, issues of non-disclosure, and business interests, as well as on enforcement applications. She is valued for giving clients commercially focused advice and has secured favourable results for clients throughout proceedings, including at final hearing.
Helen has acted for clients in a wide range of Private Children proceedings, including several multi-day fact-finding hearings, often dealing with sensitive issues including physical and sexual abuse. She has further advised clients in relation to international and internal relocation applications, alongside the usual suite of Child Arrangement Orders, Specific Issue Orders, and Prohibited Steps Orders, often involving complex welfare issues and challenging factual disputes.
Helen brings to her practice a combination of forensic analysis, practical judgment and robust advocacy, alongside a friendly and approachable manner with both lay and professional clients. She is particularly sensitive to and adept at handling matters relating to domestic abuse allegations and has also helped clients in relation to Family Law Act applications.
Prior to commencing her practice at 36 Family, Helen worked as a qualified CILEx lawyer for a highly-regarded solicitors’ firm in the South West, and so has the added benefit of litigation experience.
Testimonials
“Her grasp of the case was outstanding. Her work was clear, thorough, and extremely well judged. The client was delighted to have Helen on her team and it was easy to see why.” Partner, Leading Family Law Firm, 2026
"A breath of fresh air and brilliant"Lay Client, 2026
I found Helen a delight to work with. She came on a very heavy case and dealt with it very efficiently. Her advice and attention to detail was great – the client was also really happy with her.”Instructing Solicitor, 2026
“I just wanted to say again how incredibly grateful I am for all of the help you have given me. I couldn’t have asked for a barrister who cared more. You did an amazing job.”Lay Client, 2026
“It was considerably easier to find resolution on matters due to your very visible hard work. It is a shame that the Western circuit would lose you to London, though I would hope one day you shall return to the best circuit in the country and make it better!” Opposing counsel, 2025
“Thank you so much for all of your help with everything. You’ve understood my situation and worked tirelessly to support and get the right result for me and my daughter. I will never forget you and what you have done for us.” Lay Client, 2025
Further information
- BPP Law School, LLM Legal Practice (Bar), Distinction (2022)
- The Open University, LLB (Hons), First Class Honours (2017 – 2021)