Ann has broad experience spanning all areas of family law.
She is known as a very experienced family lawyer, with an excellent manner who fights hard for her clients. Her areas of expertise are complex family law cases including care proceedings.
Ann has experience of undertaking divorce and money work. She has a developing interest in Court of Protection cases.
My approach
I have a straightforward approach which ensures that my clients know exactly where they stand. My emphasis is on ensuring that my clients do not spend more time or money on litigation than they have to.
I work in partnership with my clients so that they understand at every stage of proceedings the Pros and Cons of their case and are therefore empowered to make the best decisions about how or whether they wish to proceed with their case.
I am methodical and attentive to detail.
My work
I am an experienced family lawyer whose experience spans 14 years (10 years as s solicitor followed by 4 years as a barrister).
My areas of expertise relates to cases involving contact, residence, parental responsibility, change of name and permission to remove a child to another country or within the jurisdiction of England and Wales.
I also deal cases involving injunctions, adoption, special guardianship, Wardship and abduction matters.
I have also dealt with cases involving divorce, separation and money issues.
I have an interest in Court of Protection cases.
About me
I have specialised in Family Law since qualification and benefit from a background in Mental Health Law along with Declaratory Relief and best interests cases which informs my ability to undertake Court of Protection work and working with particularly vulnerable clients.
I hold a BA in Sociology from Goldsmiths, University of London and post-graduate diplomas in Law. Prior to my transfer to the Bar I held Higher Rights of Audience, Resolution's Specialist Family Lawyer Accreditation in private law Children Act and Financial Remedies cases. I was also a member of the Law Society Children Panel.
I am a member of the Family Law Bar Association and the Association of Lawyers for Children.
I deliver seminars and webinars to solicitors on areas of law that are of particular interest to me.
I am proud to be a mentor with the Garden Court Long Term mentoring scheme which won the Diversity Initiative of the Year award in 2017 and the Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion Award in 2019.
I have co-authored articles on remote working for legal professionals during the Covid-19 crisis.
I operate a paperless practice and I am able to facilitate remote meetings via video conferencing platforms as well as representation for hearings conducted on remote hearing platforms during the Covid-19 crisis
What my clients say
“Ann has become one of our “go-to counsel” – she is always helpful…” - a Local Authority solicitor
“I like your style and will be instructing you again” - a Local Authority solicitor
“Ann Osborne is an exceptionally thorough and dedicated counsel whom I can rely on to fight for the clients, especially with vulnerable needs. Her advice to clients is always clear, sympathetic but firm. Her written work including her attendance notes are always detailed and persuasive.
Ann prides herself in achieving the best results in my cases. In a recent case representing grandparents who did not speak English, the clients commented on how much attention to detail she gave and was considerate of their needs. She also ensured the final court order covered all eventualities for the clients, even after the hearing ended and the other side were being difficult about the wording of the order, Ann’s perseverance won in the end! I thoroughly enjoy working with Ann on children and family law work and would not hesitate recommending her”. - SK, solicitor who instructed Ann for grandparents in care proceedings