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Helen Bowns

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21st December 2023

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The Family Law Awards 2023

We are thrilled to have won Family Law Firm of the Year – Midlands & Wales 2023 at last night’s Lexis Nexis Awards in London.

Our dedicated team of specialist family law solicitors are always on hand to help with any family law related issues, and we are delighted to have received recognition for our work in this field.

Congratulations to all finalists and winners.

Who are Shakespeare Martineau?

We provide legal advice for life and business, the firm’s purpose is clear: to unlock potential for good.

We work with organisations of all sizes, the firm delivers a broad range of specialist legal services and has expertise across multiple areas including but not limited to: energy, education, banking and finance, healthcare, investment funds, manufacturing, agriculture, family business, Islamic finance, later living, social housing, charities and real estate. We also provides services for families and private clients.

Part of legal and professional services group Ampa, we are a certified B Corporation, meaning it has been verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

The firm has been listed in Best Companies 2022 as one of the top 100 best large companies to work for in the UK. It also ranked as a top 25 law firm, top 75 East Midlands company, top 75 West Midlands company, and top 50 large London company to work for.

With more than 1,200 people, we have hubs in London, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bristol, Nottingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Sheffield and Edinburgh.

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Helen Bowns

Partner & Head of Family Law

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Helen has over twenty years’ experience in advising clients in relation to family law issues. Helen has particular expertise in representing clients with substantial wealth and has many cases involving family businesses, trusts and farms. Helen also advises parents in complex children cases including international relocation. "Helen Bowns acted for me throughout my recent separation and divorce and I could not recommend her more highly. Helen listened carefully to my priorities and was able to help me navigate a difficult and stressful process with enduring calmness and a reassuringly sharp legal mind. I felt safe and supported throughout and confident…