Practice Profile

Helen mainly represents parties in private and public law Children Act proceedings and has had 20 years experience in these areas. She has also contributed to a book called "International Kidnapping, The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction" edited by Louis Garb. Helen is particularly interested in the area of public law proceedings, and has represented all parties, including guardians. She has also represented mothers in international abduction cases and has a particular interest in this field as well as non accidental injury cases and the medical diagnosis of child abuse.

 

Helen's experience has spanned the changes in Family law over 20 years, and has been considerably enhanced in terms of case management by the representation of Local Authorities in Care Proceedings. She has a very busy practice and is currently representing the Bar on the PLO Monitoring Committee.

Professional Associations

FLBA

 

Reported Cases

Helen has recently represented the Local Authority as Junior Counsel in a high profile case " EH v London Borough of Greenwich. AA and A (Children) [2010] Civ 344 [2010] 2 FLR 261

 

Personal Interests

Helen's interests are varied and for relaxation she paints, cooks and travels - dependent on her case load and practice.