Helen Jefferson

Practice Overview

• Children (Private Law)

  Helen is regularly instructed in a variety of private law disputes involving allegations of serious domestic violence, sexual abuse and parental alienation. In particular, she is known for her sensitive approach to such issues whilst maintaining a forthright manner in court in order to achieve the best result overall for her clients.

  She also has experience in dealing with applications for both internal and domestic relocations, in respect of which she has achieved considerable success.

• Family Finance & Property

  Helen has considerable expertise in all areas of family finance and property work.

  She is regularly instructed by high-net-worth individuals and is as confident in dealing with the most complex of business structures and trusts as she is dealing with more modest assets.

  Helen also both advises and represents clients in respect of applications made under Schedule 1 of the Children Act as well as assisting to resolve property disputes between former cohabitants (TOLATA).

• What the Directories Say

  "Helen is excellent with clients. She is a very strong advocate who is decisive and clear with a strategy for the case. She puts clients at ease and is always well-prepared." Tier 3 - Legal 500, 2024 - Finance

  "Helen is a superb advocate, highly respected by peers and the judiciary. She has quick thinking and is robust in submissions and cross-examination. She is always incredibly well-prepared and knows a case inside out. She has brilliant drafting skills and is amazing with clients – extremely personable with a real skill to put clients at ease." Legal 500, 2024 - Family

  "Helen is a real fighter. She takes a case and injects logic and pragmatism." Band 4 - Chambers and Partners 2023

  "Helen has a lovely manner and is great with clients. She's a nice advocate who is excellent, very clear, sensible and someone who doesn't take bad points." Band 4 - Chambers and Partners 2023

  "Helen is extremely good with her clients who continue to seek her out in their cases. She is very sensible and robust where needed, is a fantastic advocate in court and very persuasive. She is always willing to help between hearings, one of the go-to barristers." Tier 3 – Legal 500, 2023

  ‘"Helen is a fantastic barrister. She is able to adapt to the nature of the client that she is representing and instills confidence in clients. She is always very well prepared, which reflects in her advocacy during hearings. She is very knowledgeable, clearly passionate about what she does, and strives to achieve the best possible outcome for clients." Tier 5 – Legal 500, 2023

  “Helen has a fantastic manner with lay clients, who immediately put their trust in her.” Tier 3 – Legal 500, 2022

  “Helen is technically brilliant and outstanding with the clients.” Tier 5 – Legal 500, 2022

  "Manages clients' expectations well, and immediately puts them at ease with her personal approach. She goes above and beyond in her preparation for cases, and in court she is robust, measured and sensible."  Band 4 - Chambers and Partners 2021

  "Helen is able to handle difficult clients in a sensitive, simple and straightforward manner." Band 4 - Chambers and Partners 2021

  "Very kind, confident and approachable, Deals with difficult clients in a very empathetic and clear manner."  Tier 4 - Legal 500, 2021

  “Helen is quite a fighter in terms of standing her ground.” Chambers and Partners 2020

  “Always well prepared, she is a confident advocate who puts clients at ease. She is firm in negotiation and always makes sure the clients know when to concede points and when they should maintain their position.” Chambers and Partners 2020

  “Is an excellent advocate with a no-nonsense but highly persuasive style.” Legal 500 2020

   

   

   

   

• Notable Cases

  T (Children: Non-Disclosure), Re [2024] EWCA Civ 241