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13th Annual Conference of the Private Client Section of the Law Society Another Brick in the Party Wall Emergency Budget – Increase in CGT for higher rate tax payers Osbornes conquer the Yorkshire Three Peaks! Katie Smith appointed to the London Young Resolution Committee Psychiatric Injury in Children after road traffic accidents A Kernotty problem – The Court of Appeal provides further clarification on interests in property London Legal Walk 2010 Home Information Packs (HIP) Claims Process and Jackson Wills and Trusts for Parents and Carers of Children with Special Needs Lasting Power of Attorney – delays in registration Protecting the Vulnerable The Big (PI) Issue Lisa Pepper in Cosmopolitan Magazine Party for the great and good You PI – Self-Help Disclosure in Financial Proceedings Lawyers Scale Yorkshire’s Highest Peaks for Cot Death Charity Stamp Duty Land Tax – Budget 2010 Comedians Dawn French and Lenny Henry split – Lisa Pepper comments Russian adoptions Dog Bites and Compulsory Insurance Lisa Pepper elected to the Resolution National Committee Naomi Angell Speaks at the Launch by the Legatum Institute of the EACH Campaign Getting Your House in Order Tenancy Deposit Schemes Mark Freedman – Live on Sky News Enforcement of Children Act Orders Assured Shorthold Tenancies as easy as pie? Lasting Powers of Attorney Osbornes reappointed as intervention agents by the Solicitors Regulation Authority Lisa Pepper made a partner Toddler wins compensation from CICA for attack by three year old Jan Atkinson appointed as a member of ACTAPS Chambers recognises Stuart Kightley for his Claimant Personal Injury practice Chambers recognises Osbornes’ Family Department Accidents do happen… Tenancy Deposits

Archives 2009 Ups and Downs: Variation of Maintenance Orders Accidents at school: Should you hop, skip, and jump down to your local solicitor after a playground injury? October 2009 – Legal 500 recognises Osbornes’ Family Department All roads lead to Rome…but what if you have an accident en route? To pre or not to pre Christmas Contact New Qualifiers Surrogacy explained Find me a family Divorce differently – the collaborative approach On 18 May 2009 the Housing team set out once again on the 10K Legal London sponsored walk. The Crook, the Thief, the Wife and her Lawyer. ‘Homes are no longer an asset: they’re a liability’ Crunch time – Guy Osborn points out that some can take advantage of the climate Recruitment 2008 25 November 2008: Bloomsbury College of Law Launches New Centre to Help Local Community Access Legal Services October 2008 – Chambers recognises Osbornes Family Law department Shilpa Mathuradas is made a Partner Where there’s a Will 10K Legal London Sponsored Walk Stuart Kightley asks the question: cycling in London — is it good for your health? 2007 Jan Atkinson was one of the organizers of the 10th annual Probate Section Conference for Wills and Probate lawyers at the Intercontinental Adoption – new law and practice Domestic and intercountry adoption Osbornes represents mother in Landmark decision in the High Court Resolution Scheme Counting the cost – Lisa Pepper examines the expense of children in a marriage break-up Stuart Kightley has been voted onto the national executive committee of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) Houses in multiple occupation – the new rules How long is your lease? Should you consider extending your lease of your flat or even purchasing the freehold of your building? 2006 Guy Osborn is made a Partner Mark Freedman appeared live on Sky TV News Osbornes Family lawyers commended 2005 APIL Accreditation

News Archive 2008

25 November 2008: Bloomsbury College of Law Launches New Centre to Help Local Community Access Legal Services

A new Legal Advice Centre, which gives members of the local community access to free legal advice, has been officially opened at The College of Law’s Bloomsbury centre in London. The opening was carried out during the recent National Pro Bono Week by Barry Sheerman MP, Chair of the Children, Schools & Families Select Committee.

He also presented the Bloomsbury centre’s Pro Bono Student of the Year Awards 2007-08 to former Legal Practice Course student Ross Howarth for his housing, family and employment casework.

October 2008 – Chambers recognises Osbornes Family Law department

Osbornes Family Law department has yet again been recommended by Chambers, one of the leading directories of legal services in the world. Chambers recommendations are based on the views of both lawyers and clients.

Mark Freedman was singled out for particular praise for his matrimonial finance practice whilst Simone McGrath was highlighted as “the lawyer of choice for many clients whose situations involve children and international law”.

Shilpa Mathuradas is made a Partner

September 2008

Shilpa Mathuradas is made a Partner of the firm.

10K Legal London Sponsored Walk

On 19 May 2008 the intrepid housing team set out on the 10K legal London sponsored walk. This is an annual event and remarkably this year, there were almost 3,500 people walking in the event including judiciary of all seniority.

Osbornes’ housing team were there in force with Shilpa, Ruth, Will, Safiye, Helen and Ed walking together in support of this worthy cause. The purpose of the walk was to help support various London organisations who assist the most needy and vulnerable in obtaining legal advice. The support of charitable events such as this annual walk provide vital funds to keep the law centres of London open. The team are proud to announce that our final total for sponsorship money raised was over £600 when gift aid is added to the donations.

Thanks to everyone who sponsored us, including the firm’s partners, who kindly gave a generous donation.