
2006
St Joseph's College, Bradford
Hull University BA (Law & Politics)
Training contract at Payne & Payne Solicitors, Hull. Supervised by District Judge P J E Wildsmith
14 years in private practice as a solicitor
Member of the Law Society Children Panel
Higher Court Advocate 2004
Called to the Bar 2006, Inner Temple
Joined Sovereign Chambers as a tenant in 2006 (exempted from pupillage)
Member of the North Eastern Circuit
Member of the Family Law Bar Association
Helen is experienced in all areas of family law but specialises in public and private law Children Act proceedings.
She is regularly instructed by Local Authorities, parents and other family members, and children’s Guardians to appear in Family Proceedings Courts, County Courts and the High Court across the North Eastern Circuit.
Helen also has extensive experience in injuctions and committals.
For further details please contact Claudine Cooper on 0113 245 1841.
