Mediation or Arbitration: What’s best for me?
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Read more“Andrew Watson – a partner who deals with cases calmly and intelligently, and is able to manage difficult clients easily.”
Andrew has specialised in family law since 1997. Originally employed as a non practising barrister, he qualified as a solicitor in July 2001, becoming a partner in June 2012.
He is a member of Lincoln’s Inn and of Resolution. He is Chair of Resolution’s standards committee and regularly drafts good practice guides for the benefit of the profession.
Andrew’s caseload focuses on financial disputes with an asset base generally between £1,000,000 – £10,000,000. Andrew tends to focus on the more complex areas of financial disputes, such as those with issues related to confiscation, bankruptcy, non-disclosure or international issues.
As an accredited specialist in cohabitation matters Andrew also advises non married clients and property owners in respect of their property rights and interests and has represented his clients in many successful negotiations and hearings regarding their interest in property.
Andrew also has a detailed knowledge of and extensive experience in the appropriate drafting of pre nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements as well as in relation to 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 mediations in relation to the implications on finances and on children following separation.
Andrew Watson – a partner who deals with cases calmly and intelligently, and is able to manage difficult clients easily.
Andrew secured me the best financial settlement for my claim. He is a credit to Osbornes Solicitors.
Excellent and prompt service from Andrew Watson.
Andrew handled a very complex, 3 year legal battle for me, with a tremendous amount of patience and professionalism. He is very approachable, always kept me up to date, by phone and e-mail, and responded very quickly to my queries with excellent advice, sound strategic thinking and strong letters to put the other side under pressure. With top contacts for barristers, joint experts and mediation.
Andrew Watson – a partner who deals with cases calmly and intelligently, and is able to manage difficult clients easily.
Andrew secured me the best financial settlement for my claim. He is a credit to Osbornes Solicitors.
Excellent and prompt service from Andrew Watson.
Andrew handled a very complex, 3 year legal battle for me, with a tremendous amount of patience and professionalism. He is very approachable, always kept me up to date, by phone and e-mail, and responded very quickly to my queries with excellent advice, sound strategic thinking and strong letters to put the other side under pressure. With top contacts for barristers, joint experts and mediation.
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