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Helen Mountfield

b. 1967

British lawyer

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About Helen Mountfield

Born 1967. Helen Mountfield is a British lawyer.

Helen Mountfield, (born 14 March 1967) is a British barrister practising in administrative, human rights, and equality law. She has been Principal of Mansfield College, Oxford since 2018.

Early life and education Mountfield was born on 14 March 1967 in London, England to Sir Robin Mountfield and Anne Mountfield.

Career Legal career Mountfield was called to the Bar at Gray's Inn in 1991. and a Deputy High Court Judge since 2013. She has also been a judge of the Courts of Appeal, Jersey and Guernsey since 2020.

Notable cases she has been involved in include: R (E) v Governing Body of JFS; R (Tigere) v Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills; and R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.

She has co-authored seven editions of Blackstone's Guide to the Human Rights Act 1998; a monograph concerning the Human Rights Act 1998.

Personal life In 2005, Mountfield married Damian Tambini. They have three daughters.

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Education
Magdalen College, Stationers' Crown Woods Academy, City, University of London, Crown Woods School

Family & relationships

Spouse
Damian Tambini

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Helen Mountfield?

British lawyer

When was Helen Mountfield born?

Helen Mountfield was born on 14 March 1967.

What is Helen Mountfield's occupation?

Helen Mountfield is a lawyer.

What nationality is Helen Mountfield?

Helen Mountfield is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Helen Mountfield

Β· Wikidata: Q50233655

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