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About

Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP is a niche family practice established in 2018 by  partners, Emily Boardman, Ruth Hawkins and Irena Osborne.

We offer legal advice, representation,  mediation by mediators who are also practising solicitors, and other forms of family dispute resolution.

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Emily Boardman

Founding Partner

Ruth Hawkins

Founding Partner

Irena Osborne

Founding Partner

Helen Bishop

Helen Bishop

Head of Matrimonial Team

Carrie Rudge

Consultant solicitor

Seona Myerscough

Consultant solicitor

Amanda Stopps

Consultant solicitor

Ruth Sharon

Consultant solicitor

Simone Brown 

Consultant solicitor

Kerri-Anne Matthews

Senior paralegal

Debra Newman

PA and Billing Assistant

Sophie Hibbert

Legal Administration Assistant

Sarah Morgan

Consultant Case Worker

Anna Regan

Receptionist/office administrator

Pre-nuptial & cohabitation agreements

"Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne are always consistent, and the quality throughout the team is great"

Legal 500
Mediation

We have a solutions based, flexible approach to helping you resolve your issues on separation. Our experienced team of accredited mediators here to help.

Domestic Abuse

"I think clients would want to know that they are treated as individuals, that the firm is empathetic and understanding. They went out of their way to support and help me"

Legal 500

Family law solicitors for London clients

Why We Have a London Office

Our Commitment to Accessible Family Law Services

As a specialist family law firm, we recognise that families often need legal support during some of the most important and challenging periods of their lives. Having a London office enables us to provide greater accessibility and flexibility for clients, wherever they are based.

Supporting Clients Nationally

Whilst our roots remain firmly established outside London, family law matters are not limited by geography. Many of our clients live, work, or have connections across England and Wales. Our London office provides an additional location where clients can choose to meet us, making our services more convenient and accessible.

A Flexible Approach to Client Meetings

We understand that every client’s circumstances are different. By offering meetings:

  • In person at our local offices
  • In person at our London office
  • Remotely by telephone or video call

we can tailor our service to suit individual needs and busy lifestyles.

A Professional Meeting Space

Our London office provides a convenient, professional and confidential environment for client meetings, mediations, and consultations. It allows us to meet clients closer to where they work or travel, reducing the need for lengthy journeys. London meetings are by appointment only, so please contact us first and we will arrange a time.

Extending Our Reach Without Losing Our Values

Opening a London presence is not about changing who we are. It is about making our specialist family law expertise available to more people, while maintaining the personal, supportive and client-focused service that defines our firm.

Looking Ahead

Our London office strengthens our ability to serve clients nationally, build professional relationships, and continue growing our reputation as trusted family law specialists across England and Wales.

In short: the London office gives clients greater choice, greater convenience, and easier access to expert family law advice wherever they are based.