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Family/Matrimonial - Thames Valley

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne in Abingdon handles challenging and serious proceedings involving children, including adoption issues, changes of residence and contact disputes. The team is experienced in cases involving abuse and non-accidental injury, as well as other complex criminal law aspects. The firm also advises clients on forced marriage protection orders and financial remedy proceedings.

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Notable Practitioners

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Emily Boardman
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Emily Boardman
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Band 1
Emily Boardman primarily represents parents in both public and private children law cases, including care proceedings and injury investigations. She also has specialist expertise in adoption-related work.

Emily provides superb support to clients and professionals alike. Her communication skills and approachability are second to none and she has excellent attention to detail.

Emily is just amazing. She knows her stuff inside-out, is really astute, switched on and is client and child-focused.

Emily is an excellent solicitor. She is very experienced and gives sound advice.

Emily shows fantastic attention to detail and level of support, with a commitment to getting the right result for our situation.

Ruth Hawkins
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Ruth Hawkins
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Band 2

Ruth Hawkins is often appointed by guardians in complex childcare proceedings, including those concerning alleged instances of domestic violence. She also has experience in forced marriage protection orders and is a qualified family mediator.

Ruth Hawkins is a very committed lawyer and has great skills in acting on behalf of young people.

Irena Osborne
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Irena Osborne
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Band 3
Irena Osborne's expertise encompasses complex multi-jurisdictional childcare matters. She is particularly adept at handling care proceedings.

Irena Osborne is super experienced, has a wonderful client manner and is a really good family lawyer.

Irena is extremely good at keeping a firm handle on strategy and case management.

Ranked Lawyers at
Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP

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Thames Valley

Family/Matrimonial

Emily Boardman
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Emily Boardman
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Band 1
Ruth Hawkins
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Ruth Hawkins
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Band 2
Irena Osborne
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Irena Osborne
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Band 3
Family/Matrimonial: Mediators

Ruth Hawkins
Ruth Hawkins
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