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Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant
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Osbornes Law brought a judicial review challenge against the Lord Chancellor in relation to the implementation of the 2024 Standard Civil Contract. Following proceedings, the Lord Chancellor agreed to introduce an escape fee mechanism for Welfare Benefits cases with a fixed fee of £208.
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Osbornes Law team are brilliant. They are very responsive especially in urgent challenges.
Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondentUKWe know we are able to our trust in their expert team achieving the best possible outcome in difficult matters. They are extremely proactive, act sensitively and work effectively.
Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondentUKOsbornes Law's public law team are so impressive and really knowledgeable.
Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondentUKThe solicitors at Osbornes Law are proactive, knowledgeable, friendly and very reliable. They identify and address gaps in information and find creative solutions to resolve complex cases.
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Band 3 
Band 3 William Ford
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 a very talented lawyer. He is very good on technical points and public law.
Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondentUKWill picks up complex points very quickly and has good judgement. He can explain very complicated and technical things into plain language.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Edward Taylor
Edward Taylor is an up-and-coming partner 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 a fantastic lawyer. He is thorough but also acts quickly and has incredible success with his cases.
Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondentUKEdward is unparalleled in his diligence and commitment. He ensures clients have a full understanding of their cases and can make informed decisions.
Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondentUKEdward has a great strategic brain. He has got a real sense of dedication to his clients.
Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondentUKEdward is an outstanding solicitor in every way. He is professional, committed, so hard-working and goes above and beyond.
Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant respondentUKEdward goes far and beyond for his clients. He know his job, is very effective, but also is very attentive and shows abundance of kindness and empathy.
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Associates to watch 
Associates to watch Alex McMahon
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 real pleasure to work with and a skilled lawyer.
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William Ford
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