Helen Ward
Family and Private Client Partner
London Office
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7404 4433
Helen Ward is described in the 2009 Legal 500 directory as “the extraordinary and brilliant Helen Ward” , and elsewhere as “absolutely a class act … If you want a star, there she is” and elsewhere as “continuing to top the lists of senior legal practitioners as an absolutely fantastic expert in complex multimillion pound ancillary relief matters …. No stranger to discrete settlements, nor shy of a tough fight”, “undoubtedly one of the most significant divorce personalities in the country” with an “outstanding ability to reach settlements and to advise pragmatically”. Her reputation for protecting her clients’ interests is second to none, and she does so with sensitivity and utmost discretion. She is particularly well-known for her ability to tackle the most complex, high value international cases. She was recently described by The Lawyer as “the UK’s leading divorce lawyer”. She represented the wife in the case of Charman which attracted widespread media attention and public comment and in which Helen successfully secured the highest award as yet determined by a Court.
Helen approaches each case with meticulous attention, exercising commercial astuteness and formidable judgement developed over years of experience dealing with challenging matters. Her impressive talent for achieving successful settlements has earned her the respect of not just her clients but also of her peers.
Her approach also involves providing support for her clients and a concern to protect the wider interests of the family. Recently a client commented that she had been “instrumental in helping maintain (and improve) relations with my wife — a feat not many lawyers can boast of.”
Helen is a Deputy District Judge at the Principal Registry of the Family Division and a Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. |
