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Helen Miller

Helen Miller

Managing Partner, North West

Hardworking and tactically minded, I combine knowledge and experience with empathy to ensure my clients know they are in safe hands and supported. The Legal 500 describes me as a family lawyer who ‘shows outstanding commitment to her clients’.

Specialisms

For over 21 years Helen has practised in and around Manchester, exclusively in family law.  In 2008 Helen was accredited as a family law specialist by national family law organisation Resolution, with particular expertise in financial divorce settlements, and disputes between parents or relatives over the arrangements for children, post-separation.  Helen went on to develop her practice, focussing on achieving out-of-court settlements in complex and high net worth cases, and in 2018 she was awarded the Law Society’s prestigious Advanced Family Law Accreditation, in complex financial disputes.  Helen brings a wealth of experience in dealing with a wide range of family law issues.

Helen’s work on complex financial settlements on divorce or separation often involves the valuation family businesses both in the UK and overseas, as well as understanding family trusts, and identifying or locating overseas/off-shore assets. Helen has extensive experience resolving these issues, working alongside experts from other fields including forensic accountants, property valuers and pension actuaries. Having worked in the North-West for many years, Helen has built good working relationships, not only with local experts from outside the law but specialist family law barristers and other solicitors.

In addition to resolving issues relating to the arrangements for children, which includes advising and representing at court parents, step-parents, same-sex parents and grandparents, Helen also regularly advises in relation to nuptial or separation agreements, and disputes between former cohabitees in relation to finances including property.

Training & employment experience

Originally from Cheshire, Helen attended Sandbach High School for Girls and then the University of Birmingham, where she read English, graduating in 1998. Helen then converted to law and took the Common Professional Examination at Chester College of Law in 1999, followed in 2000 by the Legal Practice Course for which she was awarded a Distinction. Helen secured a training contract with a prominent Midlands practice before returning to the North West, initially in Altrincham, on qualifying as a solicitor in 2002.

Early in her career, Helen spent over seven years working at a top tier Manchester city centre law firm, assisting an eminent practitioner from whom Helen learnt much, not only about family law but also business acumen and excellent client service. Subsequently, Helen has been exclusively Cheshire-based, covering areas including Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Prestbury, Sale.  Since joining Stowe in 2015, Helen has been based in Hale and Altrincham and was promoted to Managing Partner of the Altrincham office in June 2017 and the Cheshire office group in 2021. From 2023, Helen is now Managing Partner of the North West region.

Approach

Helen’s approach is pragmatic and outcome-focussed.  Where possible, she strives to achieve out-of-court settlements for her clients, recognising that this is usually the less costly, and less stressful, route.

Robust in seeking the best outcome for her clients, Helen recognises however that this is different for every individual, and that often the key is to prioritise non-financial aims such as the welfare of any children involved. In all disputes, there is a balance to be struck and well-considered advice provided, so her clients remain in control of the process.

Tenacious when required, Helen is mostly praised by her clients for her empathy, her unwavering support and her focus on protecting vulnerable parties from the impact of family breakdown.  Helen works closely with local counsellors and mediators, promoting communication and achieving lasting agreements.

Chambers & Partners

Helen is ranked by Chambers & Partners 2024 as a Recognised Practitioner in Family and Matrimonial matters for the Manchester region.

Helen has achieved Chambers & Partners Recognised Practitioner status for the last four years

Chambers Says: “Helen Miller assists clients with financial remedy cases and private law children matters, including abduction cases”. Sources say: She is an excellent lawyer with an eye for detail and a firm but fair approach.”

Legal 500

“a positive and capable lawyer who takes special care of her clients.”

“shows outstanding commitment to her clients.”

“Helen Miller is a very capable lawyer and she offers a first-class service to clients.” – Legal 500, 2021.

“I have found Helen Miller to be very professional in all aspects of her work. She is diligent and thorough with a strength of will and determination. I felt total confidence in her ability to obtain a very satisfactory conclusion throughout the process of my divorce including the court hearings. Helen expresses great client care, empathy and understanding with compassion during this difficult period of my life.” – Legal 500, 2021.

‘Helen Miller is a go-to for multi-layered financial remedy matters, as well as child relocation cases with cross-border components’ – Legal 500, 2024.

‘Helen Miller in particular is incredibly knowledgeable, approachable and compassionate in her approach, which was much appreciated‘ – Legal 500, 2024.

Outside of work

Helen is interested in finding creative ways to manage modern life.  When time permits, Helen likes to sketch and paint and does needlework.  Adopting a holistic approach, including eastern teachings such as Fung Shui, and the meditative art of gardening, Helen is also working on developing her yoga practice, attending classes and workshops.

Having studied English at university, Helen is a keen reader and constantly working (in her head) on composing her first novel.

As a mum of two young girls, much of Helen’s time outside the office is occupied with managing their social lives … But she wouldn’t change a thing.

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