We are extremely proud of our commitment to the wider community at BH&O. Supporting local charities and using our platform as a way to promote positive change is an essential part of who we are. Here you will find information on our latest endeavours, as well as reflections on matters that are both important to our clients, as well as the public.
Last Sunday (5th October) was Grandparents’ Day in the UK. I am sure it’s mainly a day which has been manufactured by the flowers and cards industry, but it does give us an opportunity to reflect on the value that grandparents give to our society and to consider whether they
Giving back to our community is a key part of life here at BH&O, and where we can, we like to offer opportunities to aspirational young lawyers. We have a strict +18 policy, due to the sensitive nature of the work that we do and the confidentiality requirements that come
I am a consultant solicitor specialising in care proceedings and children work. Prior to joining BH&O in 2020 I spent time working overseas supporting governments and judiciaries implement child protection systems. I discovered most countries have good child protection laws, but the laws are poorly implemented or not implemented at
We’re three days away from a general election that is reportedly going to hand Labour a record majority. However, if previous elections are anything to go by, we’re not completely convinced by the polls! Our Office Manager, Clare, has studied each of the manifesto’s put forward by the three major
This week is Celebrate Neurodiversity Week, and we’re delighted to have our first Guest article, from Harcourt Chambers’ barrister Frances Harris. It’s so helpful to recognise that we’re all different, and we all have different qualities, needs, strengths and weaknesses. The Family Justice system is waking up to this, and
As a consultant solicitor specialising in care proceedings and all aspects of child protection, I also work internationally to help governments and judiciaries improve their child protection procedures. Most countries have good laws in relation to vulnerable children. The problem is they are not properly or consistently implemented. Take Paraguay
One in four people will experience a mental health issue at some point during their lifetime. For most, this will be a short term and usually successfully treated using many techniques from medication to self-help. The most common of all mental health problems is anxiety and depression which often occurs
Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP are delighted to have appointed Helen Bishop to head their matrimonial department. Helen will lead the team consisting of lawyers Karen Newman, Amanda Stopps and Stuart Webber, all of whom have growing reputations in matrimonial finance and private children law. Helen has been with Emily,
1st September marks our 4th Birthday. What have we achieved over those four years? When Emily, Irena and I opened four years ago, we had a team of 8, with pa Lois joining us a few weeks in, making us 9. Four years on, we’re a team of 18, so
International women’s day this year must for many working women take on a greater significance? Most of us have spent the last 12 months going through so many different phases and back again! Homeschooling, Lockdown, ‘rule of six’, working from home, going back to the office briefly, and then working