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Osbornes Offices
LIVERY HOUSE
7-9 PRATT STREET
LONDON
NW1 0AE
England
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Andrew Watson
Work Department
Family Law
Position
Andrew specialises in family law. Originally employed as a non-practising barrister, he qualified as a solicitor in July 2001. Andrew became a partner in June 2012. He is a Resolution accredited specialist in both financial remedies and cohabitation, a member of Lincoln’s Inn. Andrew’s caseload is dominated by financial disputes with an asset base of up to £43m. Andrew tends to focus on the more complex areas of divorce finances, such as those with issues related to confiscation, bankruptcy, non-disclosure or international issues. Andrew also has a niche specialism in the interface between financial proceedings and confiscation proceedings under either the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 or its precursors. He has successfully represented spouses and relatives in a number of cases where the Crown has been seeking to enforce confiscation orders running to many millions. Andrew’s caseload also includes advising parties in cohabitation cases, children cases and in relation to pre-nuptial agreements and the impact that these agreements have in the event of a divorce. Andrew also regularly advises and assists his clients in relation to disputes regarding the care of children. Andrew is a qualified mediator and undertakes family mediation in relation to the implications on finances and on children following separation.
Memberships
Lincoln’s Inn; Resolution.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Private client > Family
‘A market leader’ across ‘public law, international cases, financial and children work’, Osbornes‘ family team is headed up by Mark Freedman, a mediator and ‘fighter who will get the job done‘ on both complex financial matters and international children cases. Lisa Pepper is a go-to for non-court dispute resolution, and Andrew Watson is a cohabitation specialist, while Joanne Wescott specialises in divorce and finance matters. The firm’s alternative parenting team is headed up by Naomi Angell, handling domestic and international adoption, surrogacy, and fertility issues including experience working with the LGBTQ+ community. Lauren Hall leads the international children team, while Maria Kitsiou heads up the domestic children offering. Yael Selig joined the team in September 2023 from legacy firm Ince & Co, leading the Hampstead office. Diana Bastow is also recommended.