- 'Up and coming' partner and notable practitioner for 'Construction (Yorkshire)'
"She was very approachable, knowledgeable and flexible in terms of how we engaged her and the team."
Chambers UK 2022 - Recommended lawyer for 'Construction (Yorkshire and the Humber)'
"'Competent and efficient legal adviser' Helen Johnson is recommended for her expertise in risk management relating to the development of large-scale projects."
"Helen Johnson has been very supportive, and has led us through some challenging contractual issues."
"Helen Johnson goes the extra mile to make sure we are aware of legal implications, knowing that we focus on the sporting/event matters."
The Legal 500 UK 2022 - Up and Coming for 'Real estate: Construction (Yorkshire)'
"She is very knowledgeable in her subject matter and gives very good advice."
Chambers UK 2021 - Recommended lawyer for 'Real estate: Construction (Yorkshire and the Humber)'
"Helen Johnson leads the team superbly – confident, tactically astute and industrious."
The Legal 500 UK 2021 - Associate to Watch for 'Construction (Yorkshire)'
"She is approachable, very thorough and always responds to emails in a timely manner," remarks a client."
Chambers UK 2020 - Recommended Lawyer for 'Construction (Yorkshire and the Humber)'
"Helen Johnson is a pleasure to work with. She is very personable yet at the same time professional. She is very intelligent and competent, can think on her feet and provides on-the-spot advice. At the same time, she is thorough and always takes the time to make sure the client understands the legal jargon and its implications"
The Legal 500 UK 2019/20 - Associate to Watch for 'Construction (Yorkshire)'
"A good lawyer with a burgeoning practice" who is "calm and highly effective."
Chambers UK 2019 - Recommended Lawyer for 'Construction (Yorkshire and the Humber)'
The Legal 500 UK 2018/19
Helen is a Partner based primarily in Kennedys’ Sheffield office. She also works out of our London and Manchester offices.
Helen specialises in advising developers, contractors and consultants on both contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering related matters.
Helen and her team have particular experience in construction and engineering procurement and contract advice and regularly provide advice on all major standard form contracts including JCT, NEC & FIDIC.
Helen is an executive board member of Sheffield Property Association and leads Kennedys’ Sheffield office’s charity committee.
Qualification
- Qualified in England and Wales in 2008
