Helen Simmons

Managing Partner

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Helen became Managing Partner of the firm in December 2022. She obtained a 2:1 honours degree in Law & Politics before qualifying as a Solicitor in February 2006. She joined the firm in August 2007 and became a Partner in December 2011. Helen specialises in representing children in complex public law and private law children proceedings and has been a member of Law Society Children Panel since 2012. She has represented children in cases involving non-accidental injuries, fictitious illness, parental alienation and implacable hostility. She strives to advocate on behalf of children who require an independent voice within the complexities of these Court proceedings. She is also a member of Resolution.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 356443

  • Based in Bishop Auckland, Co Durham
  • Licensed for 20 years

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Helen became Managing Partner of the firm in December 2022. She obtained a 2:1 honours degree in Law & Politics before qualifying as a Solicitor in February 2006. She joined the firm in August 2007 and became a Partner in December 2011. Helen specialises in representing children in complex public law and private law children proceedings and has been a member of Law Society Children Panel since 2012. She has represented children in cases involving non-accidental injuries, fictitious illness, parental alienation and implacable hostility. She strives to advocate on behalf of children who require an independent voice within the complexities of these Court proceedings. She is also a member of Resolution.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 356443

  • Based in Bishop Auckland, Co Durham
  • Licensed for 20 years

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

207 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EL

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In relation to instructions with H Simmons, M Hamilton and S Lamont

Prompt, professional and thorough. Very happy with this service.

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We very much appreciate the positive feedback regarding the Family team and will ensure that it is passed on to Helen, Megan and Sophie.

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Voice of the child

Thank you again for assisting the voice of the child being heard by the Court to inform best plans for their future. Matters as usual we’re dealt with in a very professional and timely manner, with true interest in the people involved.

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Laura Bywater

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Helen has been highly supportive to myself and the child throughout the proceedings. She has assisted with Position statements and provided advice and guidance throughout

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Efficient and supportive

Responsive, efficient and supportive. I would like to thank Helen and her administrative support for all their help and support.

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