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Read moreMaeve 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.
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.
The Osbornes mediation team is excellent and has some good individuals.
"Continues to receive a growing number of instructions from high-net-worth individuals, frequently with cross-border components, and advises on a steady flow of complex cohabitation matters, often involving large property portfolios."
Osbornes fields a sizeable team with many standout lawyers.
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