3.11.2025
Judge Revokes Child Return Order Over Children’s...
Children’s objections: Judge revokes return order in rare move In a highly unusual move, the High Court has revoked...
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“Maeve Lucey is a rising star. She has hit the ground running.”
“Maeve Lucey is a prominent associate focusing on high net worth divorce and financial remedy work.”
Maeve is an Associate in the family team. She joined Osbornes in May 2025.
She qualified as a solicitor in 2016 and is also qualified as a solicitor in Ireland.
Maeve specialises in divorce, financial remedies and private children disputes. She has experience in bringing applications for financial relief after foreign divorces and jurisdictional disputes relating to divorce. Maeve also advises clients in relation to matters such as prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, as well as financial disputes which may arise following the separation of unmarried couples, including financial arrangements for children.
Maeve frequently advises clients in relation to issues concerning domestic abuse and the associated court proceedings, and understands the careful and sensitive approach required.
Maeve also represents parents in private children cases relating to child arrangements, relocation and specific issues.
She takes a pragmatic and sensible approach to cases and always attempts to settle out of court where appropriate. She is known for her compassionate and professional approach to client care and has received positive testimonials for the support she has provided to clients throughout her career.
Maeve is a member of Resolution, and is accredited in complex financial remedies, and private children matters.
Maeve Lucey is a prominent associate focusing on high net worth divorce and financial remedy work.
Maeve Lucey is a rising star. She has hit the ground running.
Maeve Lucey is good with clients and knows her stuff when it comes to money work.
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.
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.
Maeve Lucey is a rising star. She has hit the ground running.
Maeve Lucey is good with clients and knows her stuff when it comes to money work.
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.
Osbornes is a hugely impressive firm that offers strength and depth to its clients.
The family law team at Osbornes is one of the strongest in London.
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.
A market leader across public law, international cases, financial and children work.
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