David Leadercramer
OsbornesOsbornes‘ team of six trained mediators was bolstered in 2023 by the addition of Lauren Hall from Russell-Cooke LLP and Yael Selig from legacy firm Axiom Ince. ’Exceptional mediator’ Lisa Pepper is ‘at the top of her game’, heading the team and often mediating for high-net-worth individuals in both financial and private children matters, offering shuttle and remote mediation options alongside standard face-to-face meetings. Bridget Thompson handles child inclusive mediations, while Selig regularly supports clients in cross jurisdictional UK–Spanish matters. Consultant David Leadercramer is also recommended.
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‘I frequently recommend Lisa Pepper with no hesitation as she is obviously at the top of her game in terms of the law, but also as a mediator, she has the instinct needed to help clients move forward. Excellent client skills.’
‘Lisa Pepper is an outstanding mediator with a reputation for resolving even the most complex disputes’
‘The mediation team at Osbornes provides excellent mediation services to its clients. They have streamlined onboarding and can see clients quickly. A wealth of legal knowledge and specialism enhances the skills of the mediators.'
‘Lisa Pepper is an exceptional mediator. Her mediation skills are outstanding and enable her to resolve even the most complex and confrontational cases. She has a calm, empathetic but no nonsense approach that produces results for clients. Lisa's substantial insight into financial disputes involving high-net-worth individuals is where her skills lie. Her non-judgemental approach quickly gains parties' trust, and her impressive legal expertise ensures all aspects are carefully considered.’
‘Osbornes are a hugely impressive firm offering excellent strength in depth in the services they offer their clients. Their mediation team is particularly impressive, not least for the knowledge base of their solicitor mediators who are hugely well respected as both solicitors and mediators. It means that clients attending mediation with Osbornes will be able to find someone who has the right knowledge and experience to unlock the most complex or contentious issues.’
‘Lisa Pepper at Osbornes is an excellent lawyer mediator. She is approachable, calm, unflappable and engaging. I would trust her to mediate on any case and she instils confidence in clients that they will reach an outcome with her. Her demeanour cuts through conflict and creates a positive environment in which clients struggle not to settle.’
‘Lisa Pepper is an experienced, tried, tested and trusted mediator. She gets results and her success rate at achieving a settlement through mediation is unrivalled.’
‘Lisa Pepper has an excellent mediation practice, acting for a range of individuals and with a great manner with clients.'
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