Five set to become associates in Osbornes’ latest promotions round
News article published on: 19th July 2019
London law firm Osbornes Law has announced that five solicitors will become associates in its latest round of promotions. Drawn from the firm’s personal injury, housing & social care, and family departments, the five are: Claire Andrews (Family) Nicola Hall (Personal Injury) Patricia McCaffrey (Personal Injury) Alex McMahon (Housing & Social Care) Jo Wong (Housing […]
The wedding is cancelled: Do I have to give back the ring?
News article published on: 16th July 2019
Your fiancé calling off the wedding or, worse still, being jilted at the altar is every bride’s worst nightmare. Taking the difficult decision to back out yourself is no picnic either. The guests have been told, the venue, the catering and the honeymoon have been cancelled. The dust has settled but do you have to […]
Chambers HNW Guide 2019
News article published on: 16th July 2019
Osbornes Law partners Mark Freedman and Jan Atkinson are featured once again in the High Net Worth Directory published by Chambers and Partners. Commenting on the work of these two highly experienced solicitors, Chambers states: Mark Freedman of Osbornes Law advises affluent clients on divorce and financial disputes and cross-border children issues. “He is very experienced, competent, […]
Lord Chancellor sets new Discount Rate
News article published on: 15th July 2019
David Gauke has announced that today he will lay a Statutory Instrument in Parliament to change the discount rate applicable to personal injury lump sum compensation payments, to minus 0.25% Ben Posford, Head of the Catastrophic Injury Department at London law firm Osbornes Law, says: “David Gauke is to be congratulated for resisting pressure from […]
First Fines Issued by the ICO Under GDPR
News article published on: 12th July 2019
The last week has seen two companies fined in excess of £300m by The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in relation to breaches of new data protection regulations. On Monday the ICO issued a notice of its intention to fine British Airways £183.39 million under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to a cyber […]
OSBORNES DYNAMIC DUO WIN TOP AWARDS
News article published on: 11th July 2019
Osbornes solicitors are delighted to announce that both William Ford and Edward Taylor won Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards in the categories of Social Welfare Law and Children’s Rights respectively. Yesterday evening saw the 17th Legal Aid Practitioners Group Legal Aid of the Year awards. The ceremony celebrates the hard work, professionalism and […]
Assets abroad? Reasons You May Need More Than One Will
News article published on: 4th July 2019
As more of us become internationally mobile, it’s increasingly common to own assets abroad. Yet lawyers say many people are failing to take this into account when making a will, creating costly probate nightmares for those left behind. Whether it’s opening a foreign bank account, buying a holiday home or setting up an offshore trust, […]
Supporting Queen’s Park Book Festival for the 2nd Year
News article published on: 4th July 2019
Osbornes Law are proud to be the principal sponsor for the forthcoming Queens’ Park Book Festival on Saturday, 29 June and Sunday, 30th June. The Festival is a weekend celebration of the literary arts in the heart of London. Authors, poets, actors, journalists and artists come together for a weekend of events. The festival is […]
Stephanie Prior explains possible causes of fatal Strep A outbreak
News article published on: 4th July 2019
In an article published by the Essex Chronicle, Stephanie Prior, Head of Medical Negligence, shares her view on what could be the cause behind the deadly Strep A outbreak that has claimed the lives of twelve people in Essex. The outbreak is believed to have started in Braintree before spreading to the Chelmsford and Maldon […]
Claire Andrews selected as one of the Citywealth 2019 Future Leaders Top 100
News article published on: 3rd July 2019
Claire Andrews, Solicitor, in Osbornes Law Family department has been named as one of the Citywealth’s Future Leaders Top 100 list of Super Advisors. Citywealth recently held an open call to those aged 40 and under in the wealth management industry in search of the next ‘Future Leaders’. Submissions were reviewed by the judges of […]
