
Chambers Review
Osbornes Law has a well-regarded practice which sees the firm act in judicial review challenges against local and central government bodies. The team is particularly well regarded for its expertise in accommodation rights and asylum support. It also has dedicated expertise in social welfare matters.
Work Highlights
- Osbornes Law acted for an unaccompanied asylum-seeker in a successful judicial review against the London Borough of Waltham Forest regarding the process for conducting age assessments of asylum-seeking putative children.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team adapts with the constant changes that are taking place in the public law sphere; they handle complicated matters with ease."
"They are very flexible and accessible for vulnerable young people who don't fully understand the legal system."
"Osbornes are always very good at dealing with complex cases. They are a very knowledgeable and experienced team."
"The team adapts with the constant changes that are taking place in the public law sphere; they handle complicated matters with ease."
"They are very flexible and accessible for vulnerable young people who don't fully understand the legal system."
"Osbornes are always very good at dealing with complex cases. They are a very knowledgeable and experienced team."
Notable Practitioners

Edward Taylor is a senior associate at Osbornes Law, where he focuses his practice on young refugees and their rights to health and social care. He also specialises in age disputes.
"Edward is very professional and approachable, with correspondence always responded to in a timely manner, and good client care."
"He is a very experienced lawyer who always works for the best interest of his clients. Edward is reliable and extremely thorough in his work, a delight to work with."
"Edward really cares about his clients, always trying to get the best outcome. He is very good at making services accessible to young people and building rapport with them."

Senior associate Alex McMahon is a public law practitioner at Osbornes Law. He is well regarded for his specialist expertise regarding housing and community care, as well as matters pertaining to asylum support.
"Alex is a brilliant lawyer who provides a fantastic service to all his clients."
"He is very efficient and well clued up in the areas he covers. Alex is experienced, knowledgeable and extremely competent."
"It is a pleasure to work with Alex. He is fiercely committed to clients, with a creative approach to challenges."

William Ford is a partner at Osbornes Law who focuses his practice on housing and public law. His practice covers areas such as community care and welfare benefits, particularly in relation to migrants.
"William is truly extraordinary. He is wonderful, clever, bright, and helps everyone in understanding the law."
"Will is very technically competent and smart and he's very generous with his time."
"He has a really good eye for detail, able to untangle and trace complicated matters. He has real expertise in welfare public law issues."
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