Helen Clyne

Helen’s practice involves advising on divorce and separation and the related financial and children issues with a view to reaching a settlement amicably.

Helen has developed a reputation for resolving family matters in a constructive and non-confrontational way wherever possible, particularly when children are involved. With compassion she helps clients through what is usually a difficult time and adopts a pragmatic approach to achieve a fair result, always balancing the benefits to be gained against the costs. When necessary, she is experienced in acting in court proceedings.

Expertise

Helen advises married and unmarried couples following the breakdown of a relationship. She also helps clients think ahead to what they would want to happen in the event their relationship breaks down by preparing and advising upon written agreements, such as pre- and post-nuptial agreements and living together agreements.

Helen was recognised in Citywealth’s top 100 Future Leaders for 2016, an annual list of rising stars in the private wealth industry.

Reported case: Re K (A Child) [2014] EWCA Civ 905

Helen achieved first class honours in law at the London School of Economics and then went on to obtain a distinction in her LPC. She trained and qualified at a London law firm before joining Debenhams Ottaway in November 2014.

In Touch

Helen is a member of:

• Resolution Children Committee (committee member)
• Young Resolution
• Women In Business Network
• Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship

Helen is also a trustee of the Christians In Overseas Services Trust (COST).