Helen has specialised in family law for nearly 20 years. She is known for her strategic approach and the way she helps clients cut through what can feel like overwhelming and highly personal situations. She brings strong analytical thinking to her work and her real strength lies in helping clients see their position more clearly, including encouraging them to step back and look at matters “through the lens of a judge”. That perspective can shift how decisions are made and often shapes better outcomes.

A committed advocate of collaborative law, Helen is a collaboratively trained lawyer and former Chair of Solent Family Law Solutions. She works with clients who want to resolve matters without asking the court to make decisions for them. The collaborative process brings both parties and their lawyers together with a shared commitment to reaching an agreed outcome, giving clients far greater control over both the process and the decisions made. Helen’s role is to lead that process – keeping discussions focused, managing complexity and maintaining progress towards a resolution that reflects the wider picture.

Her experience includes advising on a pre‑nuptial agreement involving assets in excess of £100 million, securing substantial costs recovery in financial remedy proceedings, and acting in complex children cases, including those involving serious allegations and changes of residence.