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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

Seona Myerscough

Consultant solicitor

Areas of Law

Consultant Solicitor

Seona Myerscough qualified as a solicitor in 1987 and has extensive experience in all aspects of family law, with a particular focus on matters involving children in both public and private law proceedings.

She represents parents in care proceedings and advises clients in private children disputes. She also undertakes a broad range of family work, including divorce, separation and financial settlement.

Seona was previously a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel and has acted for children and young people, bringing valuable perspective to her work with families.

She has a longstanding background in mediation and collaborative law, having trained with Resolution and the Family Mediators Association (FMA), and supports a constructive approach to resolving disputes wherever possible. She recognises, however, that court proceedings are sometimes necessary.

Seona is known for her pragmatic, direct and child-focused approach. She works closely with clients to achieve practical and proportionate outcomes, helping them understand both the legal process and the practical consequences of the choices they face. She is particularly experienced in working with vulnerable clients and supporting them to engage confidently with the process.

Following many years as an equity partner and Head of Family Department at a leading West Berkshire practice, Seona now works as a consultant, offering a flexible and bespoke service, including unbundled support where appropriate. Outside of work, Seona has an interest in the arts.