Member Profile

Helen joined BLM in 1996 and was made partner in 2002. She is head of the firm’s corporate sector group and lead partner in BLM’s Retail and Leisure unit. Helen specialises in the defence of high value chronic pain and catastrophic injury claims, particularly head injuries, group litigation and regulatory investigations.

BLM’s strong presence in the retail sector reflects our expertise across the whole range of legal issues affecting retailers in the UK. Cases always have to be handled in a way that reflects the retailer’s strategy and priorities, including customer care issues.

This tailored response is equally important in high-frequency, low-value cases (such as slip and trip accidents in stores), as it is for less frequent, higher profile issues relating to product recall, product liability, consumer group actions, regulatory prosecutions and commercial disputes.

Risk management and defensibility training are integral elements of our service, enabling us to make a real contribution to our customers’ operations.

Helen regularly advises on risk management systems and effective responses to reduce legal (civil and criminal) exposure involving negotiation litigation and avoidance strategies.

Helen is a lead member of BLM's Corporate Risks Group and specialises in contract risk, employers liability, regulatory claims and strategic risk management. She is a specialist on damage limitation and on handling press coverage involving sensitive issues.