Lisa Pepper

Practice Areas

Lisa joined Osbornes in May 2003, making Partner in 2009. She has built up a wealth of experience in family law, her sole area of practice, and has excellent relationships with the very best family law barristers in London. She’s a realistic, responsive and endlessly upbeat practitioner with empathy and vision who cares immensely about her clients.

A leading London divorce solicitor, Lisa always aims to obtain a Decree Absolute on divorce or dissolve a civil partnership as smoothly as possible. She is skilled at establishing a rapport with the other lawyer in a case and strongly believes the best approach lies in constructive dialogue, wherever possible.

Lisa has vast experience in negotiating such financial settlements. She has utmost respect for the trust clients place in her and gets to know each one well, in order to fully appreciate what they want to achieve. Always down-to-earth, she clearly explains the law and likely outcomes so her clients feel informed and supported.

When court is necessary to ensure a fair financial outcome, Lisa has the expertise and tenacity to guide you through the entire process. She attends hearings, drafts witness statements, advises on strategy and counsels how best to deal with arising issues from a practical and legal point of view.

When children are involved, Lisa is extremely adept at negotiating child arrangements. Straight talking and approachable, she gives clients an honest view on whether the court will find their proposals reasonable and in a child’s best interests.

In her experience, such disputes are best resolved through negotiation, rather than a lengthy court process which takes the decision out of both parents’ hands. That said, she is practiced at running cases where clients cannot compromise and court is necessary. Lisa has also handled a number of successful ‘leave to remove’ cases where one parent wanted to move overseas with the children.

If a dispute can be solved outside of court via the cheaper process of family mediation, Lisa is your woman. A skilled and sensitive mediator, she has a high success rate working with separating couples who wish to settle without heading to court or incurring the cost that involves. Lisa works tirelessly to provide a high-value service, which is why many law firms across London recommend her.

When unmarried couples (or others who co-own a property) disagree about their respective shares, Lisa advises on the strengths and weaknesses in your case, what the court would do, and tries to reach an early settlement if possible. If one party won’t negotiate reasonably, court is the next step and Lisa is fully aware that the best chance of success lies in preparing a strong winnable case from the outset.

For couples who don’t feel ready for divorce, Lisa can help you negotiate a properly drafted, binding separation agreement. It’s important to get the right advice so you reach a fair financial agreement and don’t accept far less than you may receive in a divorce.

If you’re contemplating a pre-nuptial agreement, an early meeting with Lisa can help you think through issues you may not have considered.

Publications

UK divorce settlements challenged as finances become strained

https://www.ft.com/content/6a0ec78a-4b12-48f5-ba4f-ba91e8b08d65

Sunday Telegraph:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/07/25/divorcing-couples-face-delays-18-months/

The Independent:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/divorce-rate-couple-ons-data-b1724296.html

Daily Telegraph:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/divorces-surge-2021-couples-end-strained-relationships/

New Law Journal:

https://www.newlawjournal.co.uk/content/covid-19-keeping-the-show-on-the-road

Law Society Gazette:

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/practice/social-distancing-causes-delays-at-regional-divorce-centre/5104473.article

This is Money:

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-8249963/I-wrongly-thought-got-divorced-wife-share-inheritance.html

Legal Futures:

https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/features/family-courts-meet-the-covid-challenge

She is one of only eight Family Lawyers in London recommended in Chambers & Partners 2020 in their new DR category.

Professional Memberships

Lisa is a very experienced and respected mediator and accredited Family Mediation Council and Resolution member.