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.
Founding Partner
Founding Partner
Founding Partner
Head of Matrimonial Team
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
Solicitor
Office Manager
Senior paralegal
PA and Billing Assistant
Legal Administration Assistant
Consultant Case Worker
Receptionist/office administrator
Paralegal
Head of Matrimonial Team
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
"They are sensible, pragmatic and client-focused"
Chambers & Partners 2025 Founding Partner
Founding Partner
Founding Partner
Head of Matrimonial Team
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
Solicitor
“They are empathetic, efficient and child-focused”
Chambers & Partners 2025 Head of Matrimonial Team
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
"Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne are always consistent, and the quality throughout the team is great"
Legal 500 Founding Partner
We have a solutions based, flexible approach to helping you resolve your issues on separation. Our experienced team of accredited mediators here to help.
Head of Matrimonial Team
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
Consultant solicitor
"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 500Lucie joined us in May 2025 as our Office Manager.
Lucie previously worked in the education sector in a very varied administrative role. Lucie is married with two children and enjoys spending time with her family and friends, dog walking and watching rugby. Lucie likes to keep fit running and strength training.
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