Hampstead Lawyers
Hampstead solicitors you can trust
Our specialist lawyers have a strong record of giving expert legal advice and achieving success for our clients from our Hampstead office. Everything we do is focused on our clients.
Call 020 7485 8811 today.
Hampstead law by your side when it matters most
We opened our Hampstead office on Hampstead High Street in 2017. We moved to Flask Walk in 2024. Flask Walk is a picturesque street located in the heart of Hampstead Village, one of London’s most charming and historic areas. Known for its village-like atmosphere, Flask Walk epitomises the unique character of Hampstead, blending a sense of history with a vibrant contemporary feel. Our Hampstead office is part of our wider North London solicitors practice, with a second office in Camden.
★★★★★“I had a great experience with Osbornes, on the hands of Robert Aylott. He has been a guide in this dark period of my life and a reference. He helped all the way through the process and was there when I had doubts or questions. … I am very happy I choose Osbornes and I would recommend them if you may need legal help.”
Our legal services in Hampstead
Our Hampstead lawyers advise individuals and families on property, family, personal injury, medical negligence and private client matters, offering clear and practical advice from our office on Flask Walk.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing solicitors specialise in the legal transfer of property ownership. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of residential conveyancing, including freehold, leasehold, and new build properties. We also provide advice on shared ownership, buy-to-let properties, remortgages, and property auctions.
Understanding these transactions’ significance and high value, we ensure that every step is legally compliant and clear. We keep our clients fully informed and updated throughout the conveyancing process, from the initial offer to the completion day, ensuring a smooth and legally sound property transfer.
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Property Law
We offer comprehensive property law services in Hampstead, catering to a variety of clients involved in residential and commercial property transactions. Our property lawyers provide efficient and proactive support for buying, selling, or leasing properties, ensuring clients are well-informed throughout every transaction stage. We assist both UK and international clients with residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold transactions. In commercial property, we represent a wide range of clients on diverse projects, such as lease assignments and sales. Additionally, we handle property litigation and dispute resolution, striving for negotiated settlements but ready to represent clients in court if necessary. We offer expertise in lease extensions and enfranchisement for leasehold matters, navigating complex negotiations and tribunal disputes when needed.
Divorce
We are recognised as leading divorce lawyers in Hampstead, offering comprehensive support through the divorce process. We guide clients through all aspects of divorce, including applying for a divorce, responding to proceedings, agreeing on financial settlements, and making arrangements for children. Our approach is to make the process as fast, uncomplicated, and stress-free as possible, focusing on protecting your interests and those of your loved ones. We specialise in resolving complex financial matters and contentious issues regarding children amicably, often through mediation and collaboration, to avoid court wherever possible. Understanding that every relationship is different, we offer various non-confrontational divorce options, including family mediation, which has a high success rate.
Family Law
At Osbornes Law, we proudly host one of Hampstead’s largest and most specialist teams of family lawyers. We provide expert advice on all family matters, including divorce, finances, and children’s issues. Our tailored services cater to the complexities of high-net-worth divorces and international elements, with expertise in pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and alternative dispute resolution.
We offer legal advice and representation in adoption and fertility law, navigating the intricacies of modern families. Our child law experts handle cases involving children’s needs and rights, prioritising their welfare in every decision. Additionally, we assist with civil partnership issues and cohabitation disputes, understanding the evolving legal rights of unmarried couples.
Personal Injury
At Osbornes Law, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal support to those who have suffered personal injuries. For nearly 50 years, we have been one of the UK’s leading personal injury firms. Our expertise in Hampstead includes handling life-changing cases such as brain and spinal injuries, limb amputations, fatal accident claims, and cycling accident claims. We offer empathy, discretion, and a commitment to securing our clients’ best possible treatment, rehabilitation, and compensation.
Medical Negligence
At Osbornes Law, we provide trusted legal support for medical negligence claims. With over 50 years of experience, our team, led by experts like Jodi Newton, specialises in a range of claims, including birth injuries, cancer diagnosis errors, brain injury claims, spinal cord injuries, and fatal medical negligence. We only represent the injured party, ensuring no conflict of interest. We aim to make the process as straightforward and supportive as possible, recognising the sensitive nature of medical negligence claims.
Wills, Probate and Disputed Estates
We have a team in Hampstead specialising in wills and probate, assisting individuals in creating legally sound wills and managing estate administration and probate proceedings. Our team advises on personal wealth planning, tax, trusts, and succession and understands the importance of addressing your individual concerns and specific circumstances. We provide comprehensive support during the emotionally difficult time of dealing with a loved one’s estate. We offer empathetic and professional advice on contentious probate issues, estate planning, and the creation of Lasting Power of Attorney. Our expertise extends to international estate planning, catering to clients with high-value, international assets. Our commitment is to give you peace of mind, ensure your dependents are cared for, and preserve your wealth while minimising taxes and legal fees.
Supporting our local community
At Osbornes Law, we’re proud to be part of the Hampstead community. Supporting local charities, events and initiatives is central to who we are, both as a firm and as individuals. Our team regularly takes part in community projects, sponsorships and fundraising activities that make a difference locally.
Working together for a stronger community in Hampstead
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- Queen’s Park Day & Book Festival: We’re pleased to support local arts and community events, including Queen’s Park Day and the Queen’s Park Book Festival
- Urban Hill Climb: As part of our ongoing support for cycling in North London, we’re proud sponsors of the Urban Hill Climb, an exciting annual race celebrating London’s cycling community. Find out more about our sponsorship of the 2025 Urban Hill Climb
- Partnership with NipNip Bike Workshop: We’ve partnered with NipNip to support sustainable travel and safe cycling across London. Find out more about our partnership with Nip Nip.
Charities we support
- All Dogs Matter: A Hampstead-based charity helping dogs in need across London. We’ve proudly sponsored their events, including the Great British Bark Off in Hampstead Heath and, most recently, the Paws for Fashion Extravaganza, a charity fashion show in central London attended by key Hampstead donors and supporters.
- The Winch: A North London charity supporting children, young people and families in the local area. Our team organises annual fundraisers, from sports days and bake-offs to pub quizzes, with proceeds going directly to The Winch’s community programmes.
- North London Hospice : Providing compassionate care for people with life-limiting illnesses. Osbornes Law has sponsored the Race the Neighbours 10K run in East Finchley and Muswell Hill on multiple occasions.
- London Legal Walk: Each year, our staff join fellow legal professionals to raise funds for legal advice charities across London and the South East.
Hampstead
10 Flask Walk, London, NW3 1HE
Tel: 020 3627 4394
Fax: 020 7485 5660
Public Transport
The walk from Hampstead Underground Station to Flask Walk only takes a few minutes. When you come out of the station, you will be on Hampstead High Street. Turn left and then take the first left onto Flask Walk
Parking
The nearest parking is Jack Straw’s Castle, Heath Brow, NW3 7ES. From there, our office is a 10 minute walk south on North End Way. Head Southwest on North End Way towards Hampstead High Street. Turn left onto Back Lane and then left onto Flask Walk.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm
★★★★★ 4.6 from 15 Google reviews · See our Hampstead Office Google profile
See directions and accessibility
Public Transport
The walk from Hampstead Underground Station to Flask Walk only takes a few minutes. When you come out of the station, you will be on Hampstead High Street. Turn left and then take the first left onto Flask Walk
Parking
The nearest parking is Jack Straw’s Castle, Heath Brow, NW3 7ES. From there, our office is a 10 minute walk south on North End Way. Head Southwest on North End Way towards Hampstead High Street. Turn left onto Back Lane and then left onto Flask Walk.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm
★★★★★ 4.6 from 15 Google reviews · See our Hampstead Office Google profile
As a firm, Osbornes Law are terrific. They cover every area of family law from adoption to high-end divorce work.
The family team at Osbornes Law has great strength and depth with talented and effective senior associates.
Osbornes are a large well resourced family department, catering both for financial and children work. They have strength in depth and quality throughout the spine of their team.
Osbornes has depth and breadth in matrimonial matters and children matters. They are highly specialist in this area with a wealth of knowledge.
It regularly assists migrants and other vulnerable clients. It is also equipped to provide advice on welfare benefits.
The team is also experienced in homelessness and community care issues, as well as public law and judicial review claims.
Osbornes Law represents tenants in the full variety of housing law matters, including issues of possession, eviction, disrepair and anti-social behaviour.
A strong team with real knowledge of the practice area.
Osbornes has dedicated expertise in social welfare matters.
The team is particularly well regarded for its expertise in accommodation rights and asylum support.
They identify and address gaps in information and find creative solutions to resolve complex cases.
The solicitors at Osbornes Law are proactive, knowledgeable, friendly and very reliable.
They are extremely proactive, act sensitively and work effectively.
We know we are able to put our trust in their expert team achieving the best possible outcome in difficult matters.
Osbornes Law team are brilliant. They are very responsive especially in urgent challenges.
Bridget is frequently called upon by parents and family members to resolve complex issues, as well as advising on adoption cases.
Bridget Thompson is a consultant with the firm and a public law specialist, noted for her extensive children law practice.
Bridget is fantastic for very difficult children cases and fantastic with clients.
They are very committed to their clients. They go above and beyond what is expected.
Osbornes has a well-equipped and strong team of expert lawyers working at the top of their game to provide exceptionally high-quality representation to clients.
The firm is packed with experience.
Novel points of law are quickly noticed and there is appetite and ability to attack difficult cases.
Osbornes Law's family team has a notable focus on Hague Convention proceedings.
A very responsive team with great communication skills who like to work collaboratively on a case.
The team is excellent and can cover a range of issues.
Osbornes Law offers affluent clients representation in high-value, complex family matters.
Osbornes do some really complex work. The team is very solutions-focused, know the law and know when to take a firm line.
Osbornes' solicitors know what their client needs are on each day as it’s an emotional and difficult journey. They are always there, 24/7.
Osbornes has a culture of dedication to clients and hard work.
The firm is very capable at dealing with complex and difficult cases with strong pragmatism and client handling skills.
It is a team of highly skilled and experienced lawyers which means it has the ability to assist clients in all areas of family law
Osbornes is an impressive team of lawyers and really well led.
Lisa brings an ‘A-class act’ when mediating in areas of financial remedy work and cases involving children.
Lisa Pepper is the ’go-to’ for all types of mediation - hybrid, shuttle, full and half days.
Lisa Pepper is an excellent mediator, whom I have no hesitation in recommending to clients as she is extremely knowledgeable and supportive.
Lisa Pepper is a terrific mediator. She is warm, engaging and has years of skill and experience behind her. A class act.
They represent the whole spectrum of society, through to the most high-net-worth clients.
A highly respected firm with many capable lawyers.
Their mediators are approachable, knowledgeable and are hugely respected by other professionals.
The team at Osbornes uses their detailed knowledge to great effect in mediation, bringing expertise, knowledge and authority regardless of the issues in the case.
The team offers extensive language capabilities and a strong mediation and collaborative focus.
Osbornes‘ family team handles divorce and financial matters involving trusts, locating assets within companies, and resolving multijurisdictional issues.
Osbornes is an under-the-radar jewel. They have very good lawyers who are tenacious and highly effective.
Osbornes have a first-class family law team providing an excellent service for their loyal clients.
They care about their casework, and they do a full spectrum of family work, handling complex finance matters and also difficult children work.
A really dynamic and knowledgeable firm with high quality individuals from top to bottom.
Great firm with a brilliant reputation.
They are a full-service team dealing with both children and money.
Osbornes are a London based firm but their client list goes far and wide.
Osbornes has a culture of dedication to clients and hard work.
Osbornes do some really complex work. The team is very solutions-focused, know the law and know when to take a firm line.
Osbornes' solicitors know what their client needs on each day as it’s an emotional and difficult journey. They are always there, 24/7.
Will is the best housing solicitor there is and he has the best housing law mind I have come across. He is really exceptional and incredibly helpful for both clients and people in the sector.
They are extremely good and diligent in their work - they are super amazing.
The lawyers at Osbornes Law work with passion, putting in all their best.
Osbornes has some very good quality lawyers doing very interesting work.
Bridget has a phenomenal reputation, is a very good lawyer and one of the stars in children work.
Bridget is the doyenne of public law children work. She is highly respected and a thought leader in this space.
Bridget is somebody who is all-seeing and will know the strategy inside-out. She is a heavyweight in this space but also extremely nice to work with.
Osbornes offers a high level of client care and manages client expectations realistically.
They have a strong team, are heavyweights in this space and are very well respected in the courts.
Osbornes handle a significant amount of complex, high-value divorce work.
Osbornes have talented fee-earners at all levels.
Osbornes is a top-end firm, a very well-established name. They have high-value matters, deal with complex matters and have a good team.
I have found the team at Osbornes works very well together to diligently produce a quality end result. Client service has been excellent and I feel like I am in safe hands.
Osbornes is a power house of a family firm. They are robust but realistic and client focused.
Osbornes has lawyers with excellent experience.
Lisa Pepper is an experienced, tried, tested and trusted mediator. She gets results and her success rate at achieving a settlement through mediation is unrivalled.
Clients attending mediation with Osbornes will be able to find someone who has the right knowledge and experience to unlock the most complex or contentious issues.
Their mediation team is particularly impressive, not least for the knowledge base of their solicitor mediators who are hugely well respected as both solicitors and mediators.
Lisa Pepper is an exceptional mediator. Her mediation skills are outstanding and enable her to resolve even the most complex and confrontational cases.
A wealth of legal knowledge and specialism enhances the skills of Osbornes` mediators.
The mediation team at Osbornes provides excellent mediation services to its clients.
Lisa Pepper is an outstanding mediator with a reputation for resolving even the most complex disputes.
Lisa Pepper is a mediator with the instinct needed to help clients move forward. She has excellent client skills.
Bridget Thompson handles child inclusive mediations.
Lisa Pepper offers remote mediation options alongside standard face-to-face meetings.
Lisa pepper heads the Mediation team and she is often mediating for high-net-worth individuals in both financial and private children matters.
Exceptional mediator’ Lisa Pepper is at the top of her game.
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.
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