Family/Matrimonial
Thames Valley
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Emily Boardman
UK 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP
UK
Practice Areas
Adoption, child protection, care proceedings, complex private children law litigation.
Career
Prior to establishing Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP in 2018 Emily was an equity partner at a large Thames Valley firm. She trained and had her first job in London.
Professional Memberships
The Law Society's Children Panel
Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC)
Publications
Emily writes regular articles for Adoption Today (Adoption UK's members' magazine) and the Adoption and Parenting Magazine, as well as for our own website.
Clients
Emily's clients are mostly private individuals but she also advises a national adoption agency and adoption charities.
Work Highlights
Emily has represented clients in all levels of court, including appeals to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. She represents vulnerable individuals in care proceedings and adopters who wish to provide homes to traumatised children. She has been on the Board of Trustees at Adoption UK and she regularly advises, and fundraises for, Parents and Children Together (PACT) - a national adoption charity that also supports victims of domestic abuse and their children.
Awards
Family Law Firm of the Year - Regional - shortlisted
Family Law Awards
2025
Family Law Firm of the Year - Regional - shortlisted
Family Law Awards
2022
Family Law Firm of the Year
Family Law Awards
2013
Key sectors
Family Offices and High Net WorthNot for Profit / Charity
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Family/Matrimonial - Thames Valley
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
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.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionEmily is just amazing. She knows her stuff inside-out, is really astute, switched on and is client and child-focused.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionEmily is an excellent solicitor. She is very experienced and gives sound advice.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionEmily shows fantastic attention to detail and level of support, with a commitment to getting the right result for our situation.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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