Welcome to Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP

We are a dedicated team of experienced family lawyers and mediators, who are able to assist you with divorce, separation, financial matters, adoption, all forms of disputes over children, and domestic abuse injunctions. 

We are recognised specialists with excellent reputations so you can be assured that we will handle your case with care, sensitivity and rigour. 

We offer in-person and remote appointments, ensuring location is not a barrier to accessing quality legal advice and support. 

We are highly regarded by the independent guides to legal firms and lawyers.  

The firm is ranked as a Tier 1 Family Firm in the Thames Valley by Legal 500. 

Emily Boardman is listed in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, and Ruth Hawkins is ranked as a Leading Partner. 

“‘Well-respected within the local legal profession’, Abingdon-based Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne is noted for its wide-ranging, deep expertise in public children law, including high complexity care proceedings. Emily Boardman is a go-to for adoption work, with ’considerable experience’ acting for prospective adopters and agencies, and handling post-adoption contact applications. Ruth Hawkins is known for her complex children work and mediation: Carrie Rudge also offers mediation. Irena Osborne often takes on cases involving international relocation, and has expertise regarding domestic abuse. The private matrimonial team is headed by Helen Bishop, who has deep experience in cases involving children with complex needs, and business assets.”