Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP

04/06/2026

Meet Helen Bishop, Head of BH&O’s Matrimonial Team.

Helen specialises in divorce, financial settlements, children matters, cohabitation disputes, and pre-nuptial agreements, with particular expertise in complex financial cases involving businesses, pensions, and high-value assets.

Alongside her legal practice, Helen is also involved in supporting survivors of domestic abuse and has contributed to wider community initiatives focused on safety and wellbeing. She is also the author of Jack, a children’s book created to help young people better understand parental separation in a gentle and accessible way.

Helen is known for her clear, compassionate approach, helping clients navigate complex family matters with both care and confidence.

To learn more about Helen and our team, you can find further information via the link in our bio.

03/06/2026

We are hiring! Please pass on to anyone who may be interested:

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02/06/2026

Well done Irena, and the rest of the team who also volunteer for Flag DV.

How many different ways can you volunteer with FLAG DV? 💜

For Day 2 of Volunteer Week, we are proud to spotlight Irena Osborne, Founding Partner at BH&O, FLAG DV Trustee, and one of our dedicated pro-bono legal adviser volunteers.

Irena represents the incredible range of ways volunteers support survivors through FLAG DV. Whether helping to shape the strategic direction of the organisation as a Trustee, or providing free legal advice to survivors facing complex family law matters, Irena’s commitment, expertise and compassion make a lasting difference.

Irena has been a valued supporter of FLAG DV for many years, alongside her colleagues at Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP, and we are incredibly proud to work with her. As one of our longest-standing volunteers, her dedication has helped strengthen our services, support our growth, and provide vital guidance and reassurance to countless survivors navigating overwhelming and life-changing circumstances.

Today, FLAG DV delivers three core services:
💜 Impartial family law advice appointments
💜 Trauma-informed family court support
💜 Empowering Breaking the Fear programmes

Everything we do is made possible through the passion, skill and dedication of our volunteers. Together, we are able to reach more survivors, expand our services, and continue responding to the growing need for specialist support for domestic abuse survivors facing family court — often without access to legal aid, advice or emotional support elsewhere.

Volunteers like Irena are at the heart of that work.

To Irena, and to every member of our volunteer team, thank you. Your time, expertise and belief in our mission help ensure survivors do not face family court alone. 💜

If you are interested in volunteering with FLAG DV, if you are a professional supporting survivors and would like to learn more about the support we can provide, or if you are a survivor in need of support yourself, please visit our website or contact us directly to find out more.

01/06/2026

In support of Volunteering Week, we’re reflecting on the importance of giving back to the communities around us.

At BH&O, we regularly see how vital local and smaller charities, support services, and community organisations are in helping people navigate some of life’s most difficult moments, particularly those that support families. Their work often sits alongside ours, providing essential emotional and practical support when it’s needed most.

We’re proud to be actively involved in fundraising and charity initiatives, including our recent participation in Race Across Oxfordshire in support of Homeless Oxfordshire, a cause that works to provide safe accommodation and support for people experiencing homelessness across the county.

Volunteering and fundraising are a reminder that support takes many forms, and even small contributions can make a meaningful difference.

We remain committed to supporting both our clients and our wider community.

29/05/2026

Learn how you can volunteer at this year’s Summer Residential and help create a safe, unforgettable weekend for children and families.

29/05/2026

Can anyone help this lovely charity? Children Heard and Seen

We are hosting our annual residential from the 13th to the 16th of August at Hill End Outdoor Education Centre in Oxford. We are asking for donations of sleeping bags and tents for the families we support to camp in. If you would like to donate, then please get in contact with us at [email protected]

29/05/2026

Meet Beth Hancock, one of our solicitors at BH&O.

Beth works across a range of children and family law cases, including matters involving social services, domestic abuse, and complex private children disputes. She also has a developing focus on adoption work, supporting families through sensitive and often life-changing circumstances.

Known for her calm, compassionate approach, Beth takes care to explain things clearly and ensure clients feel informed, supported, and able to make decisions with confidence during difficult times.

To find out more about our services and speak with our team, please click the link in our bio.

26/05/2026

When it comes to decisions involving children, it’s natural to have questions.

Child-inclusive mediation is designed to help parents better understand how their child is feeling, in a safe and supportive way.

We’ve answered some of the questions we’re most often asked, to help you feel more informed about how the process works and whether it may be right for your family.

If you’d like to explore this further, you can find more information via the link in our bio.

Our team are here to support you.

25/05/2026

Happy Bank Holiday Monday everyone!

If local folk are looking for something fun to do today, the Vicar’s fun day is on in Sutton Courtenay from 12-4 and we’re helping out by sponsoring the charity cake and tea (or long cold drinks in this weather!) stall to make sure that every penny the wonderful Fiona Frost and her team takes, goes to charity.

Partner Ruth Hawkins will also be helping and has already baked. Come and say hello.

12-4 on the Green.

22/05/2026

Meet Ruth Hawkins, one of our founding partners at BH&O.

Ruth specialises in childcare law and complex children cases, including care proceedings, adoption, wardship, and wider children law disputes. She represents children, parents, and family members in court proceedings, bringing clarity and support to often highly sensitive situations.

With a career built on advocating for children and families, Ruth is known for her thoughtful, child-focused approach and her commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes in challenging circumstances.

She is also an experienced and accredited family mediator, using her deep understanding of child development and family dynamics to help parents resolve disputes in a more constructive way, and is also able to assist in mediations involving the financial effects of separation and divorce.

If you're looking for guidance, please click the link in our bio.