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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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BHO Heritage

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

Financial arrangements articles

Often, separating couples have difficulty in agreeing financial settlements that are mutually beneficial for both of them. Our solicitors and mediators will be able to explain the processes in an accessible way, and will advise and act on your interests, whether this be in or out of court. We know how important it is for our clients to feel heard, and that they achieve a fair outcome, and we pride ourselves on our obligation to this.

What is a consent order and do I need one?

Simone Brown

A consent order reflects the terms of a financial agreement which has been reached between parties d…

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“Take A Hike” Another Increase in Interest Rates

Helen Bishop

This lunchtime a further rate increase in the interest rates was announced by the Bank of England ta…

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Private FDR’s

Helen Bishop

In Matrimonial Finances when proceedings are issued, there are typically three potential hearings, t…

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Divorce and Matrimonial Finances in the midst of Covid 19

Helen Bishop

The last 8 weeks has left us all feeling shocked, anxious and scared at times, with every one of our…

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How do you own your Home?

Helen Bishop

If you purchase your property with your partner there are two ways you can own the property. It is i…

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