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1GC | Family Law Offices
1GC | Family Law
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Helen Jefferson
Position
Helen’s practice encompasses all areas of family law with a particular emphasis on both family finance and private law children work for which she continues to earn recognition.
Helen also regularly advises and acts for clients in both Schedule 1 disputes and applications under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996.
Helen has considerable experience of representing clients at all levels of tribunal and frequently acts in cases against leading silks. She is equally confident representing high net worth individuals with the most complex of financial arrangements as she is dealing with the often more challenging cases where finances are genuinely limited or limited as a result of the actions of one or other of the parties.
Known for her thorough preparation and her sensible and personable approach Helen has also been described as an excellent advocate with strong analytical skills.
Career
Year of Call: 2000
Languages
Conversational Spanish
Memberships
FLBA
Education
LLB (Hons) Birmingham University
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Family: divorce and financial remedy
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Helen Jefferson –1GC | Family Law ‘Helen is excellent with clients. She is a very strong advocate who is decisive and clear with a strategy for the case. She puts clients at ease and is always well-prepared.’
London Bar > Family: children and domestic abuse
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 5Helen Jefferson –1GC | Family Law ‘Helen is a superb advocate, highly respected by peers and the judiciary. She has quick thinking and is robust in submissions and cross-examination. She is always incredibly well-prepared and knows a case inside out. She has brilliant drafting skills and is amazing with clients – extremely personable with a real skill to put clients at ease.’