Bar Vocational Course (London)
LLB Law Degree (with Honours) Leicester University
Member of Gray's Inn
Helen is an experienced family law practitioner focussing on care proceedings and private law children.
Helen is returning to chambers after a period raising her three sons with her recent experiences providing her with additional insight and experience, which will enable her to be a more informed, understanding, and empathetic advocate.
Helen has gained valuable techniques to assist learning for dyslexic children including eye tracking spelling tools, knowledge retaining techniques and organisation skills in order to support her children with their education.
Helen has in recent years volunteered at Altrincham Family and Counselling Centre.
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