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Osbornes Law

Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters

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Osbornes Law

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Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

The family practice at Osbornes Law offers substantial expertise in public law, advising on care proceedings, special guardianship orders and adoption, among other areas. The team is experienced in handling matters where there are allegations of abuse and non-accidental injury, as well as situations where children's welfare is at risk due to parents' substance misuse or mental health issues.

Strengths

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  • They are very committed to their clients. They go above and beyond what is expected.

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  • 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.

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  • Novel points of law are quickly noticed and there is an appetite and ability to attack difficult cases.

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  • The firm is packed with experience.

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  • Osbornes Law has an exceptionally strong children team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleBridget Thompson
    Senior StatespeopleBridget Thompson

    Bridget Thompson

    Bridget Thompson is a consultant with the firm and a public law specialist, noted for her extensive children law practice. She is frequently called upon by parents and family members to resolve complex issues, as well as advising on adoption cases.

    • Bridget is fantastic for very difficult children cases and fantastic with clients.

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  • Band 3Jonathan Jonas
    Band 3Jonathan Jonas

    Jonathan Jonas

    Jonathan Jonas is a solicitor advocate with a great deal of experience representing children in public law proceedings. He is highly esteemed for his ability to advise on cases with very complex issues surrounding child welfare.

    • Jonathan is a walking, talking encyclopedia on children's law. He's just so clever and doesn't forget a thing.

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    • Jonathan is really sharp and very forensic. He will think of things no one else has.

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    • Jonathan is a committed and forthright solicitor who always has his clients' interests at the forefront of his mind.

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  • Band 3Maria Kitsiou
    Band 3Maria Kitsiou

    Maria Kitsiou

    Maria Kitsiou represents parents, children and guardians in a range of public law matters including those with allegations of abuse, non-accidental injury and parental alienation. She is head of the firm's domestic children team.

    • Known for her personable manner, Maria is an excellent advocate in children cases.

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    • Maria is extremely diligent and gives very sensible advice.

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    • Maria is an excellent family solicitor. She manages to build a good rapport with her clients while also giving fair and realistic advice.

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  • Associates to watchMegan Rothman
    Associates to watchMegan Rothman

    Megan Rothman

    Megan Rothman advises clients in complex public law proceedings, with experience in issues such as non-accidental injury, abuse allegations and mental health concerns.

    • Megan Rothman is an absolutely outstanding lawyer. She is astute, engaged, focused and, I have no doubt, is headed for great things.

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    • Megan is a rising star. Her compassion and understanding sets her apart and is the reason why clients return to instruct her.

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    • It's always a joy to be instructed by Megan. Her attention to the detail is exceptional.

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  • Associates to watchTom Trim
    Associates to watchTom Trim

    Tom Trim

    Tom Trim is noted for his work on public law cases concerning serious allegations of child neglect, harm and abuse. He can also advise on adoption proceedings.

    • Tom Trim is very smart, a definite rising star, he's great. He really advocates for a client and I think any client will come away feeling satisfied.

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    • Tom Trim manages to juggle a complex and serious workload with sensible, on-point advice and a down-to-earth and sensitive approach.

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    • Tom is an excellent lawyer. He gets to grips with complex matters and is very strategic in his approach.

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