The practice at Osbornes often acts for a wide range of HNWIs and families on complex estate and trust cases, frequently dealing with cross-border estates. Elspeth Neilson is regularly instructed by high-profile clients, and accepts appointments to act as an independent administrator and deputy. Katie De Swarte specialises in contentious trust and estate matters, including those with cross-border issues.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘An ambitious team with high quality work. Katie de Swarte is a standout member of the team: a very capable lawyer with sound commercial instincts who works tirelessly for her clients.’
- ‘A team of dedicated specialists led by Jan Atkinson. Most of the team have a solid grounding in non-contentious work which greatly assists in finding effective compromises to complex disputes.’
- ‘Katie de Swarte is an experienced specialist. Katie builds good relationships with clients, she takes time to understand people to help them achieve their objectives.’
- ‘Jan Atkinson is impressive operator, esp. in the role of independent administrator; she is knowledgeable and empathic. ’
- ‘Osbornes is a strong medium-sized firm based in North London but with a regional presence.’
- ‘The Osbornes contentious trusts team is a force to be reckoned with in the London market.’
Practice head
Katie De Swarte
Other key lawyers
Elspeth Neilson; Jan Atkinson