The nimble team at Osbornes acts for trustees, executors, personal representatives, and other high-net-worth individuals. Jan Atkinson heads the department, which is also home to Jenny Walsh, who is a full member of STEP and another key figure who specialises in non-contentious private client matters, often with a cross-border dimension. Suzanna Baker was promoted to the partnership in June 2023 and a large proportion of her work involves non-UK jurisdictions.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Excellent service to clients we have in common with Osbornes or referrals - very high standards of client care, efficient and very good collaboratively when working for clients in common with our firm.'
  • 'Jenny Walsh is a stand out partner who has taken on many cases and assisted urgently where required so her responsiveness and expertise is particularly notable.'
  • 'Have enjoyed working with Jan Atkinson who offers confident, skilful and practical advice. Suzanna Baker offers practical and considered advice.'
  • 'Quick responses and answers with which you can proceed. A good understanding of the legal matter at hand and the ability to provide both legal and practical solutions for cross-border matters.'
  • 'The ability to look across the borders of UK law and take into account considerations and rules of other jurisdictions. That makes it very nice to work with each other.'
  • 'A full service team which punches above its weight - dealing with a range of UK and international clients, it is a great option for those who would prefer a non-central London firm.'
  • 'Suzanna Baker is a a pleasure to work with. She is diligent, knowledgeable and responsive - and I have full confidence when sending clients her way.'
  • 'Jan Atkinson is responsive, reliable, fair, knowledgeable, experienced in cross-border estates, and very professional.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jan Atkinson  

Other key lawyers

Jenny Walsh, Suzanna Baker