12.4.2022
Mediation or Arbitration: What’s best for me?
Few divorcing couples want to end up in court, which is why mediation and arbitration are faster and more effective...
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“Claire Andrews is an associate to watch. Tenacious, diligent, professional and astute. She is very impressive.”
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Claire Andrews
Claire is a highly experienced Associate solicitor in the family team at Osbornes Law.
Claire advises clients in relation to a broad range of family law issues arising on the breakdown of marriage or cohabitation, with an emphasis on the financial claims that arise on divorce. She has particular experience of complex high net worth cases often involving a trust element.
Claire has significant experience in cases concerning children issues. She is an experienced practitioner in the field of child relocation and is regularly instructed in cases of this nature.
On the non-contentious side, Claire regularly advises clients in relation to pre and post nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements.
Claire is listed in the Legal 500 and the CityWealth top 100 lawyers.
Claire is an active member of Resolution. She recently hosted an event focusing on innovative practices within the family arena. Claire is regularly quoted in the Law Gazette and other publications.
Claire understands her clients’ needs when dealing with emotionally-trying circumstances. She is empathetic, with a strong technical ability and a successful track record for providing clear judgement and guidance.
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Claire's Legal 500 testimonials
"Claire Andrews is an associate to...
"Claire Andrews is an associate to watch. Tenacious, diligent, professional and astute. She is very impressive."
"Claire Andrews is an associate to watch. Tenacious, diligent, professional and astute. She is very impressive."
Claire's recent client feedback
Balanced advice...
“Claire was entirely professional, calm, with totally balanced advice…I have left her Office not just relieved that my case is satisfactorily resolved, but with the biggest smile on my face! I have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending Claire Andrews.”
Kind, firm and direct...
“It was a very dark time for me, and I really appreciated your kindness, firmness and direct advice. You were a positive guiding light in a very confused and sad time. I felt lucky to have a solicitor who was sharp, clever, professional but also compassionate.”
Professional and Sympathetic...
"Claire was very professional and sympathetic during a very testing and stressful time during my divorce. Her advice was first class. I would highly recommend her”
Excellent service...
“Claire provided an excellent service. She is naturally considerate and practical and helped me to understand the situation and likely outcome of my matter from the outset, which very much helped the process. I would recommend her to a friend in a similar situation to mine without hesitation”
Practical and professional advice...
“The help and care received from Claire Andrews whilst going through my divorce has been fantastic. She has been supportive through a very difficult time. She has listened patiently and taken time to understand the issues that are most important to me and my daughter. She has offered practical as well as professional legal advice and I have not hesitated to follow her advice. I can’t recommend Osbornes highly enough.”
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Family lawyer at Osbornes discusses how she juggles...
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Mediation by Zoom
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Naomi Angell, Adoption specialist comments on international surrogacy...
Writing for the Law Society Gazette, Naomi explores the current challenges and problems around international surrogacy and the differing current...
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I’m living with an abusive partner during...
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