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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

Mediation articles

The aim of mediation is to assist couples by encouraging them to work together to agree arrangements for their children and finances, after they have decided to separate. Partner, Ruth Hawkins, and solicitor, Karen Newman, empower our clients to stay in control of their decisions and help them to keep their separation out of court. Mediation is a quicker, less stressful, and cost effective option for settling either children or financial arrangements after a separation or divorce. Our mediators have written some articles that you may find helpful when deciding if mediation is for you.

Mediation – the frequently asked questions

Ruth Hawkins

If you are considering mediation, read this article on the mediation process

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The process of mediation

Ruth Hawkins

If you are considering mediation, read this article on the mediation process

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Child inclusive mediation

Ruth Hawkins

Giving Children a Voice in Family Disputes When parents separate, it’s not just the adults who are a…

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Children disputes: think before you fight

Ruth Hawkins

This week it’s been Mental Health Awareness Week, which has prompted me to think back on my 26 years…

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What is Non Court Dispute Resolution, and what does it mean for me?

Ruth Hawkins

We have recently seen a significant sea-change in family law with the changes in the Family Procedur…

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Family Mediation – busting some myths

Ruth Hawkins

But what is family mediation? Put simply, it’s a way of resolving disputes which have arisen up…

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Family Mediation Week

Ruth Hawkins

By Karen Newman and Ruth Hawkins Family Mediation week is taking place from 22nd to 26th January 202…

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Family mediation – working together to resolve your family issues.

Ruth Hawkins

When you separate, there are often a whole host of issues that you need to consider, and if possible…

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