Bircham Dyson Bell strengthens Family Team with key lateral hire

Bircham Dyson Bell has moved to strengthen the firm’s Family Group with the appointment of Helen Pidgeon, Partner, from Campbell Hooper. Confirming the appointment Guy Vincent, Managing Partner said: ‘I am delighted that Helen has chosen to join the firm. Our Family Group has gone from strength to strength in recent years and Helen’s appointment will give the Group added momentum.’ Helen started her career at Ratcliffe Duce & Gammer before moving to specialist family firm Margaret Bennett Solicitors. She joined Campbell Hooper in January 2005 and became head of their Family Team. Helen said: ‘The Family Group at Bircham Dyson Bell has a strong reputation and as a firm they are committed to this specialist area of the law. When the opportunity arose to join the Group it simply made sense for me from both a personal and career perspective’ Led by Siân Jones, Partner, the Family Group at Bircham Dyson Bell provides a wide range of services and has significant expertise in relation to complex international family matters including experience with high value ancillary relief claims involving several jurisdictions. The Group’s capability was enhanced recently with the appointment of Isobel Mundy as a Senior Associate. Isobel has considerable experience in all matters relating to children and educational issues. Welcoming Helen to Bircham Dyson Bell Siân said: ‘Helen’s appointment is great news and her experience and expertise will enable us to build on our recent achievements and to continue to grow our profile and reputation in this area.’