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Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP

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Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP is a niche family practice established in 2018. The three founding partners, Emily Boardman, Ruth Hawkins and Irena Osborne, were previously at Turpin & Miller LLP. The firm offers legal advice and representation and mediators who are also practising solicitors. Read more...

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Available lawyers at Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP

Irena Osborne

5.0 out of 5
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Partner

Emily Boardman

5.0 out of 5
(12)
Partner

Ruth Hawkins

5.0 out of 5
(10)
Partner

Helen Bishop

5.0 out of 5
(6)
Consultant Solicitor

Karen Newman

5.0 out of 5
(6)
Consultant Solicitor and Mediator

Ruth Sharon

5.0 out of 5
(6)
Consultant Solicitor

Kerri-Anne Matthews

5.0 out of 5
(5)
Senior Paralegal

Beth Hancock

5.0 out of 5
(3)
Solicitor

Amanda Stopps

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Consultant Solicitor

Simone Brown

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How Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 99%
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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

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Family Law
1st / 7
120th / 3864

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5.0/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    81

  • Very Good

    1

  • Average

    0

  • Poor

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  • Awful

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Susan Parkins
Family Law

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This review has been left by a verified client who used Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP.

Matter Type:

Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy

Susan Parkins

October 26, 2024

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Family Court

Irena went above & beyond to support me & my family. I cannot thank her enough for her support & advice through my journey

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Anonymous
Family Law

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Children

Anonymous

October 07, 2024

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My ex the con artist.

When I was at my lowest point, I cannot thank my solicitorenough for all the help above and beyond the normal Support, also the rest of her staff In the office for their support i have had over the past 8 years starting in 2016

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Charlotte & Linda O'Neill
Family Law

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Matter Type:

Children

Charlotte & Linda O'Neill

October 01, 2024

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1st class service.

Beth was very professional, extremely knowledgeable and always very helpful.
She always kept us informed of what was happening, and very empathetic. I only wish we had been granted legal aid to have her continue with our matter in hand. We would highly recommend this solicitors. Reception staff also very polite and efficient.

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Phill Stone.
Family Law

Matter Type:

Children

Phill Stone.

September 05, 2024

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Family case.

Fantastic legal knowledge and very approachable. Made the complicated process easy to follow. A great outcome that followed the advice from Irena.

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Francesca Holdbrook-Smith
Family Law

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Matter Type:

Family law

Francesca Holdbrook-Smith

April 30, 2024

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Custody of my grandson

Ruth and her team always communicated with me well, even when I was on holiday abroad regular contact was made which was reassuring.
I was represented well in court and even the judge commented on what a good counsel I had from my barrister.
All in all truly grateful for bho and the entire team for excellent customer service.

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Anonymous
Family Law

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Family law

Anonymous

April 25, 2024

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Excellent service

From start to finish communication was great. Any queries I had were dealt with efficiently and quickly. I couldn’t fault the service I received and would highly recommend.

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Anonymous
Family Law

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Family law

Anonymous

April 24, 2024

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Friendly and articulating support

The support was quite warmth
Excellent knowledge and experience in Family law and not afraid to outsource skills to ensure success

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Karl Emsden Middleton
Family Law

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Matter Type:

Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship

Karl Emsden Middleton

March 21, 2024

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Ruth Sharon Review by Karl Middleton

Ruth has done an outstanding job both with how I was treated and with the case itself I am very happy with the results and I would recommend her to anyone fighting for a good relationship with their children

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Michelle
Family Law

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Family law

Michelle

March 20, 2024

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Family Court

I would highly recommend BH&O to anyone who is looking to seek legal advice.
Kerri-Anne Matthews and Irena Osborne went above and beyond to support me throughout my case. From the moment I made contact with BH&O I felt reassured and at ease, I was able to contact Kerri-Anne or Irena with any worries or questions I had throughout the process and they were always answered promptly.
I am extremely grateful for the support I received during a very difficult time.
I will definitely be recommending BH&O.

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Anonymous
Family Law

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Family law

Anonymous

February 14, 2024

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Perfect

Very welcoming and Beth explains everything in detail and makes sure you understand. She went above and beyond for me. Will use them again if needed to!

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Lindsay
Family Law

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Family law

Lindsay

September 21, 2023

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Lindsay

There's something very warm Karen Newman at Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne. I have known Karen for several years via a networking business relationship. We value her for kind & empathetic nature, but also for her extensive knowledge and expertise in her field. My business dealings with Ruth and other people at BHO have also been very professional. Highly recommended.

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grzegorz
Family Law

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Family law

grzegorz

May 24, 2023

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grzegorz

Great

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Liz

Liz

November 29, 2022

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Liz

I have known Karen Newman for several months now through networking locally and I find her extremely warm, friendly and approachable and have no doubt as to her ability, both in support of and commitment to, her clients.

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Lesley
Family Law

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Family law

Lesley

November 28, 2022

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Lesley

Helen Bishop acted for me during my divorce and was excellent. She was sensible and practical, stepping in only as and when required.

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Natasha
Family Law

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Family law

Natasha

November 18, 2022

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Natasha

Highly recommend Ruth Hawkins for unlimited support, excellent advice and her knowledge in this field. Strong beliefs, family oriented and totally unflappable, Ruth has been amazing in representing me during this very difficult time.

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The partners and consultants all have established reputations for particular specialisms and they all appear in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. Our ethos is based in a strong commitment to support individuals in some of the most difficult circumstances of their lives: divorce and separation; disputes over children; involvement with social services and domestic abuse. Each of our clients has their own needs and we tailor our legal advice and packages to each situation. Some clients want to do everything themselves, except appear in court; while some want a full service and representation throughout their process. We offer competitive private rates, fixed fees where appropriate and legal aid for eligible cases and clients.

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Personal areas of law

  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights