Blackfords LLP

Partner & Head of Public Law Team

Helen specialises in cases concerning children in public law care cases.

Experienced in representing parents, and other family members and children of all ages (either on the instruction of the Children's Guardian or separately when competent).

Helen has experience in dealing with complex cases concerning non – accidental injuries, domestic violence., drug and alcohol addiction , mental health difficulties, parental alienation and deprivation of liberty (DOLS).

Helen also works with parents who seek advice about child in need, child protection and PLO proceedings.

Helen upon qualification initially practiced in Lancashire before relocating to the South of England. Helen joined Blackfords LLP at its launch in April 2007 and has been actively involved in the expansion of the Family and Public Law Child Care Team, becoming the head of the Public Law Team before being made a partner in 2025.

Helen became a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel in 1997.

Helen was education in Lancashire, completed her degree at the University of Central Lancashire , and her Law Society Exams at The College of Law Chester.