Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 2
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01235 425500Chambers Review
Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne in Abingdon handles challenging and serious proceedings involving children, including adoption issues, changes of residence and contact. 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne are always consistent, and the quality throughout the team is great."
"They are sensible, pragmatic and client-focused."
"The team has good turnaround and response times."
"They are empathetic, efficient and child-focused."
"Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne are always consistent, and the quality throughout the team is great."
"They are sensible, pragmatic and client-focused."
"The team has good turnaround and response times."
"They are empathetic, efficient and child-focused."
Notable Practitioners
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 Boardman is very thorough and tenacious. She's a hugely strong lawyer who is very committed to her clients."
"Emily is like an encyclopedia of family and children law."
Founding partner of the firm 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 is an extremely calm and reasonable adviser who always gives sensible advice."
"Ruth Hawkins is my go-to for children work regarding guardians."
"Ruth is approachable, professional and knowledgeable."
Irena Osborne's expertise encompasses complex multi-jurisdictional childcare matters. She is particularly adept at handling care proceedings.
"Irena is very good with clients and well liked."
"Irena is absolutely excellent. I have been impressed by her commitment and expertise."
Ranked Lawyers at
Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP
Thames Valley