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Family: Essex

Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

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With resources to deliver high-quality advice across the whole spectrum of family matters, Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP stands out as a ‘safe pair of hands’ with ’extensive experience’ in the space. Colchester-based Simon Osborn heads up the family department, and is reputed for his expertise in high-value and complex financial cases. Rachel Earnshaw is well versed in complex public law children matters, as is Charlotte Knappett, who also provides advice on complex domestic abuse situations. Julia Brewer‘s practice extends to private children, matrimonial and financial remedy cases. Ash Peachey was hired in 2022 and joined the firm’s new office in Braintree.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘There is a breadth of knowledge within this team, not only including private Children Act work and financial remedy, but also care work. They are known as a safe pair of hands, and have extensive experience in this area.’
  • ‘Lisa O’Boyle provided an excellent service throughout my divorce. She handled my case with compassion and understanding.’
  • ‘Charlotte Knappett stands out for her professionalism and expert knowledge.’
  • ‘The team was accommodating, friendly and responsive.’
  • ‘Julia Brewer and Lisa O’Boyle are an absolute credit to the legal world. They are honest forward thinking and extremely passionate about their role to help you.’
  • ‘Lisa O'Boyle provides sensible and pragmatic advice to clients. She is extremely knowledgeable and develops a good rapport with her clients. I would have no hesitation in recommending her.’
  • ‘Rachel Earnshaw is hugely experienced, and is widely regarded as someone who is able to represent people even in the most difficult of circumstances. She is very knowledgeable, and provides pragmatic advice. I would have no hesitation in recommending her.’
  • ‘The level of knowledge from both Julia Brewer and Lisa O’Boyle is amazing. Lisa O’Boyle represented me recently, and she was always on hand to offer advice. During a family dispute you need reassurance, honesty and advice, and they both excel in every field.’

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Simon Osborn

Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

Solicitor, Partner and Head of the Family Team. Over 30 years' experience in divorce and family law with his expertise lying in high value and complex financial cases, often involving family businesses, multiple properties, overseas assets and pensions. Simon has a special interest in family businesses and in achieving solutions which ensure the sustainability of those businesses. Simon is experienced in contested cases concerning disputes relating to the property of unmarried couples. He is also experienced in the preparation of nuptial agreements and living together agreements.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simon Osborn

Other key lawyers

Julia Brewer, Andrew Brown, Lisa O'Boyle, Ash Peachey, Rachel Earnshaw, Charlotte Knappett

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