Lawyer Rankings

London > Private client > Family

Osbornes is known for its expertise in high-value litigation with a cross-border component and for its work on complex cohabitation issues and the niche area of confiscation. It is also recommended for its work on private children’s matters and international child protection issues including child abduction. Other areas of expertise include international adoption, surrogacy and fertility law. Bridget Thompson and Mark Freedman head the department and through Lisa Pepper the team also has an impressive mediation practice, while Joanne Wescott specialises in divorce and financial matters. In addition the team has considerable collaborative expertise. David Leadercramer recently joined the team from DMH Stallard LLP.

London > Private client > Family: mediation

Osbornes has a number of mediators in the department who can offer co-mediation (a male and female mediator) if the case requires it. Head of team is Lisa Pepper who is accredited by the Law Society for Mediation and is registered with the Family Mediation Council. Pepper has a busy practice and mediates on private law children and matrimonial finance cases. David Leadercramer has recently joined the team from DMH Stallard LLP.