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Osbornes Law

Private Wealth Disputes

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Osbornes Law

Rankings

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Private Wealth Disputes - London (Firms)

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Osbornes Law works on complex contentious probate matters, particularly with Court of Protection elements. The members are experienced in dealing with inheritance and succession disputes, as well as proprietary estoppel.

Strengths

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  • Osbornes has a young and dynamic team that is really going places. They have a real passion for private client work with the ability to deliver great results.

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  • They have a personable, sensible but commercial approach.

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  • Osbornes has good clients and an extremely capable team of private client litigators. All of the partners are excellent and the trainees are also very helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jan Atkinson
    Band 3Jan Atkinson

    Jan Atkinson

    Jan Atkinson leads the private client department at Osbornes Law. She handles contentious and non-contentious wills, trusts and estates work, including probate disputes.
    • She has so much experience and is completely unfazed by anything. She is good at finding ways to resolve cases.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jan is highly regarded by other private client lawyers: honestly, she's the lawyer other lawyers would choose to deal with their own affairs. She keenly identifies the issues to focus on and delivers.

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    • She is extremely experienced at discharging responsibilities in contentious matters. She is very reliable and fair with clients.

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  • Band 4Katie de Swarte
    Band 4Katie de Swarte

    Katie de Swarte

    Katie de Swarte is a partner at Osbornes Law with specialist experience in contentious trust and probate matters.

    • Katie has a good balance of being technically good but also emotionally intelligent. She has a really good understanding of the emotional side of these disputes while being pragmatic.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Katie de Swarte has real passion for the work she does. She is not afraid to fight her corner and her tenacity means she can pull off miracles.

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    • Katie is very easy to get on with, personable and pragmatic.

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