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Helen Johnson

Family Law Barrister | 18+ years experience

Helen is an effective advocate, having represented clients in an array of County Court and High Court hearings, with some additional exposure to Tribunals. 

She has been praised for her ability to work well with clients while also understanding the complexities of the law and exercising excellent judgement while simultaneously arguing robustly for the position of her client. Helen has the ability to work with a range of clients from diverse backgrounds, working well with corporate leaders and litigants in persons alike.

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Helen's Biography

Areas covered
Child Arrangements, Divorce, Matrimonial Finance, Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements, TOLATA, Adoption, Children Act, Family Injunctions.
Background

Helen is sensitive to the needs of clients, placing their interests first in the most practicable way possible while being conscious of the complexities of the law. She has been trained in negotiation skills. 

She is building experience in the area of family law, conducting First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointments, directions hearing and matters of appeal (notably a costs appeal against wasted costs). 

Within family law, Helen welcomes instruction on matters relating to: 

  • Child arrangements
  • All areas of matrimonial divorce and financial settlements
  • Pre and post-nuptial agreements
  • TOLATA
  • Adoption
  • Children act
  • Family injunctions

She is able to attend both remote and in-person hearings.

Helen has a nuanced understanding in family dynamics, having worked with community and charity organisations, as well as being trained in coaching and therapeutic skills and trauma awareness. She has worked at the cutting edge of complex relationship issues and has worked with divorcing couples, father, mothers, children and social care providers around these issues. 

Qualifications

  • Called to the Bar in 2007

  • BSB Certified Barristers
  • Rated 4.5 Stars on Trustpilot (500+ Reviews)
  • Data Protection Assured
  • No-commitment Quote Provided
  • 20,000+ Cases Trusted With Us

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Knowledge Base

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