Solicitor at Sills & Betteridge LLP

Sills & Betteridge LLP

Helen Derry

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 166207

Helen Derry is a Partner and Head of the Family Department Helen became Head of the Family Department in 2018 and now manages one of the largest Family Law Practices in the East Midlands with over 100 team members over 16 regional offices. With over 25 years’ practising as a Family Law Solicitor, Helen has gained considerable experience of all aspects of divorce and separation. Helen now specialises in Family Mediation having become an accredited Mediator in 1999. Helen also specialises in pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Helen was responsible for successfully bidding against a number of national organisations for the DWP funded Moving Forward project which provided help and support for separating families. She designed, with a leading psychologist, a programme which supported over 2500 people. Helen is accredited by the Law Society Mediation Panel and Resolution Specialist Panel. She is also a Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer.

Aquis House, Clasketgate, LN2 1JN

Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas

Family Law

5.0/5 3 Client Reviews 3
  • Family Law 100%

Helen Derry

01522542211 hderry@sillslegal.co.uk Website Book an appointment
3 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Simon
Verified Simon Added 2 years ago Report to admin
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November 22, 2022 20221122082733

Legal matter re divorce deed of separation and challenging after 11 yr

5

Very professional advice given and demonstrated that they (Helen) knew the law in terms of what is right and what is wrong. Very tenacious in terms of threats of action if genuine requests for change not taken seriously by other party. Would recommend Helen for any Matrimonial or Family matters.

Lawyer named in this review: Helen Derry

A representative from Sills & Betteridge LLP responded to this review on 23 November, 2022

Thank you for sharing your kind feedback, Simon. We are so pleased that you were happy with the service Helen provided. Your review & recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Robert
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February 11, 2022 20220211145504

Good professional service

5

My solicitor was excellent and full of valid and expert advice from the start.
There were no hidden surprises throughout.
I would thoroughly recommend this law firm, they are not the cheapest but you pay for what you get and I was delighted.
Thank you all.

Lawyer named in this review: Helen Derry

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Yvonne
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June 07, 2018
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Yvonne Bates

5

Excellent service and constant support
to me, anything I asked I had an answer almost immediately. If I was worried about a certain aspect of my divorce I was talked through the process and reassured.Helen Derry is a fantastic solicitor I cannot say one bad word about her!
I highly recommend the family department nothing is to much for them sarah, Ellie, Dominic and Helen always so supportive.
Reception staff go above and beyond to help you always a warm welcome. Thank you all.

Lawyer named in this review: Helen Derry

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About Helen Derry

Helen Derry is a Partner and Head of the Family Department Helen became Head of the Family Department in 2018 and now manages one of the largest Family Law Practices in the East Midlands with over 100 team members over 16 regional offices. With over 25 years’ practising as a Family Law Solicitor, Helen has gained considerable experience of all aspects of divorce and separation. Helen now specialises in Family Mediation having become an accredited Mediator in 1999. Helen also specialises in pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Helen was responsible for successfully bidding against a number of national organisations for the DWP funded Moving Forward project which provided help and support for separating families. She designed, with a leading psychologist, a programme which supported over 2500 people. Helen is accredited by the Law Society Mediation Panel and Resolution Specialist Panel. She is also a Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Helen Derry

Address

Sills & Betteridge LLP

Aquis House

Clasketgate

LN2 1JN



Phone 01522542211

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

01/11/94

23/05/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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SRA-approved manager - Director

Helen Derry

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