Helen Hughes, Associate Solicitor
Helen is an Associate Solicitor in our child abuse compensation team based in Wakefield.
Tel: 0800 138 4700
Department:
Child Abuse Compensation
Address:
19 Cheapside, Wakefield, WF1 2SD
Email Address:
helen.hughes@switalskis.com
Profile
Helen represents clients in child abuse compensation claims against local authorities and other institutions. She is based at our Head Office in Wakefield. Helen’s approachability and down-to-earth manner are appreciated by clients, and she is also always professional, working hard to help clients gain compensation and achieve justice.
Experience
Helen represents clients in child abuse compensation claims against local authorities and other institutions. She is based at our Head Office in Wakefield. Helen’s approachability and down-to-earth manner are appreciated by clients, and she is also always professional, working hard to help clients gain compensation and achieve justice.
Helen joined Switalskis in June 2013 and has specialised in child abuse compensation cases since 2005. She has been involved in a wide variety of cases, including some large and complex group actions against organisations.
More about Helen
We asked Helen: Q: What do you love about your job? Q: What drew you to your specialist area of child abuse compensation claims? Q Which of your achievements are you most proud of? Q: What can clients expect from you? Q: What do you do when you’re not at work?
A: The thing I love best about my job is helping clients to deal with difficult and sensitive issues – and hopefully helping them to move on.
A: It is a very interesting area of work, which can be challenging but is ultimately worthwhile.
A: From a professional perspective, it’s my academic and career achievements – gaining my degree, completing the Legal Practice Course and qualifying as a Solicitor. From a personal point of view, I’m very proud of being a mum.
A: A professional, caring and understanding attitude, and a down-to-earth, pragmatic approach.
A: I love spending time with my family. I also enjoy swimming and reading
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