2.9.2025
Risks of Overseas Sperm Donation: Declaration of Non-Parentage
The risks of overseas sperm donation: declaration of non-parentage made against ‘de facto father’ At Osbornes Law, the family team...
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“Melissa has a standout ability to see a case from all angles.”
Melissa is a Partner in our Family department. She qualified in 2012 and specialises exclusively in family law.
Melissa advises clients on a broad range of family law issues with a focus on divorce and separation. Melissa specialises in providing advice on the financial arrangements which might need to be made following the end of a relationship.
Melissa has extensive experience advising high net worth individuals, and clients who have complex financial circumstances, including businesses and international assets. She frequently advises on divorce and financial remedy matters with an international aspect, including cases where divorce proceedings have or could be started in another jurisdiction.
Melissa can assist both married and unmarried clients in relation to any financial or child arrangements which might need to be considered, including the preparation of marital and cohabitation agreements.
Melissa provides advice on matters both in and out of court proceedings. She is a keen advocate for non-court-based methods of resolution, and is a trained family law mediator.
Melissa is ranked in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Matrimonial Finance directory. She is known for her dedication and compassionate client-focused approach. She has been quoted as having sound strategic instincts and excellent client management skills.
Melissa is a member of Resolution.
Melissa's directories quotes
Melissa Arnold is the go-to for...
Melissa Arnold is the go-to for matrimonial finance work, and is a trained mediator with ‘a keen eye for detail’.
Melissa Arnold is everything you would...
Melissa Arnold is everything you would want in a solicitor. She is absolutely brilliant, thoughtful, tactical and compassionate. She has a keen eye for detail and a determination to go the extra mile.
Melissa Arnold has a broad family...
Melissa Arnold has a broad family law practice which encompasses high net worth divorce, financial remedy and nuptial agreement matters.
Melissa Arnold is very hard-working and...
Melissa Arnold is very hard-working and more than capable. She gets on brilliantly with clients and is always extremely well prepared.
Melissa Arnold is an intelligent, dedicated,...
Melissa Arnold is an intelligent, dedicated, effective, client-focused, high-quality solicitor.
Melissa has a standout ability to...
Melissa has a standout ability to see a case from all angles. She is alive to the legal analysis as well as the broader implications of decisions made on behalf of her clients.
Melissa Arnold is the go-to for matrimonial finance work, and is a trained mediator with ‘a keen eye for detail’.
Melissa Arnold is everything you would want in a solicitor. She is absolutely brilliant, thoughtful, tactical and compassionate. She has a keen eye for detail and a determination to go the extra mile.
Melissa Arnold has a broad family law practice which encompasses high net worth divorce, financial remedy and nuptial agreement matters.
Melissa Arnold is very hard-working and more than capable. She gets on brilliantly with clients and is always extremely well prepared.
Melissa Arnold is an intelligent, dedicated, effective, client-focused, high-quality solicitor.
Melissa has a standout ability to see a case from all angles. She is alive to the legal analysis as well as the broader implications of decisions made on behalf of her clients.
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.
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.
"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."
"Lisa Pepper is a standout mediator - smart, sensitive and able to narrow the issues with ease."
"Lisa is good at cutting to the chase and identifying issues. She gets people talking and brings people together."
"Lisa is excellent - she's efficient, has a very good rapport with her clients and has an enormously outgoing energy. She is very effective in managing clients' cases."
Osbornes is vastly experienced and able to think around the issues and consider them in a new and refreshing way
Osbornes is a really good team that gives a first-class service which is both sensible and insightful but also supportive of the client's needs.
Osbornes Law offers affluent clients representation in high-value, complex family matters.
The Osbornes mediation team is excellent and has some good individuals.
[The Family Law department] handles significant matrimonial finance cases and complex nuptial agreements. Respected for its expertise in cross-border children law matters.
Osbornes fields a sizeable team with many standout lawyers.
This team is perhaps best known for its children work, often involving complex international dynamics.
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The Importance Of An Older Child’s Feelings...
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Navigating Divorce, Child Arrangements, and the Jewish Festivals:...
A Jewish divorce presents unique challenges, especially regarding child arrangements and upcoming festivals. Balancing differing levels of religious observance can...
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25.9.2024Who Pays the Debts After Divorce?
Am I liable for my husband’s debts if we are separated? Debt is a significant source of stress for...
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Divorce often raises important questions about the division of assets, particularly savings and investments. Understanding what happens to these financial...
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17.9.2024High Court Returns Abducted Children from UK to...
Children abducted from Austria and smuggled to UK on small boat by father returned to Austria by the High Court...
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