Haringey council ordered to pay Osbornes legal costs after vulnerable tenant...
On the 16th September 2014 Haringey Council were ordered to pay the legal costs incurred by Osbornes in protecting an extremely vulnerable tenant from being evicted. Nearly 3 years ago, Housing and...
View ArticleExcellent results for Osbornes in the Legal 500 2014 directory
Camden based, Osbornes solicitors has once again been ranked as a recommended London law firm in the 2014 edition of the independent legal directory, Legal 500. The family law department, which has...
View ArticleThe Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act 2014: Changes to the Intestacy Rules
When a person dies intestate, that is without leaving a valid will disposing of the whole of his or her property, the distribution of the deceased’s estate among family members is governed by a set of...
View ArticleJules Bianchi Head Injury at Japanese Grand Prix
Formula 1 driver, Jules Bianchi, suffered a traumatic brain injury following a high speed crash at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on Sunday 5th October 2014. Bianchi lost control of his Marussia...
View ArticleSerious Sexual Allegations made against DJs
The last week has seen serious allegations made against former DJ and friend of Jimmy Savile, Ray Teret and Magic FM DJ, Neil Fox. Ray Teret, a former DJ on Radio Caroline, is facing more than 30...
View ArticlePersonal Injury department at Osbornes shortlisted for two awards
Osbornes are pleased to announce that the personal injury department has been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards. The department has been shortlisted for...
View ArticlePresumption of Death Act 2013 simplifies dealings with a missing person’s...
Under the Presumption of Death Act 2013, which came into force on 1st October 2014, an application can be made to the High Court for a declaration that a missing person who is thought to be dead or who...
View ArticleClaims Against Private Clinics
The general rule at common law is that a Defendant is liable for the negligent act of a servant committed in the course of his employment but not that of an independent contractor. This argument has...
View ArticleCan Stillbirths be prevented?
It has been reported in the press that as many as half of stillbirths in the UK could be prevented if a simple test, namely, a Doppler scan is carried out. Apparently there are approximately 4,000...
View ArticleOsbornes team members featured in Good Housekeeping magazine
Osbornes Solicitors are thrilled to have two of our team members featured in Good Housekeeping magazine’s new publication. Family Law Partner Lisa Pepper and Wills, Probate & Disputed Estates...
View ArticleParalyzed man walks again after surgeons repair his spinal cord
A 38-year old paralyzed Polish man can walk again after breakthrough surgery transplanted cells from his nose into his spinal cord. The patient was left completely paralysed from the waist down after...
View ArticleIs the proposed 5 year plan for the NHS to save billions good news?
A proposed 5 year plan for the NHS offers to save the NHS billions. It has been estimated by Simon Stevens, the NHS Chief Executive that the new 5 year plan will save £22 billion and there is scope for...
View ArticleEVENT: Alternative Pathways to Parenthood
The family department at Osbornes Solicitors will be holding the following a parenthood event on Tuesday 2nd December 2014 at The British Library in London. This interactive event will bring together a...
View ArticleAnother excellent year for Osbornes in Chambers & Partners 2015
Osbornes has once again been ranked as a leading law firm in London by the independent legal directory Chambers and Partners 2015. As well as our Family and Social Housing department being ranked as...
View ArticleCriminal trial begins for company director charged with gross negligence...
On 2 December 2010 Mr Anghel Milosavlevici, a Romanian construction worker, was killed while excavating the basement of a house on Ellerby Street in Fulham. He was working for Siday Construction Ltd...
View ArticleHead of adoption, Naomi Angell, comments on fall in number of adoptions
Martin Narey, the Government adoption tzar, announced, today the issue of emergency guidance to local authorities in the wake of the fall in numbers of children being approved for adoption by adoption...
View ArticleWhen is Cataract Surgery Negligent?
Losing your eyesight is a life changing experience. When preparing for a surgery to save your eyesight you need to make sure that you choose the best hospital known for the type of surgery you require...
View ArticleOsbornes solicitors sponsor the After Adoption 10k run in Regent’s park
Osbornes Solicitors are proud to be sponsoring the After Adoption 10k run in Regent’s Park, taking place this Sunday 16th November 2014. In honour of this and in aid of such a good cause we have also...
View ArticleOsbornes lawyers helped raise money for charity in last Sunday’s 10k run
Osbornes’ team of runners successfully completed the After Adoption 10k run last Sunday in Regent’s park. Over 800 runners took part in the run, which was proudly sponsored by Camden based Osbornes...
View ArticleReform of Stamp Duty Land Tax rates on residential property
Yesterday’s Budget signalled major reform of Stamp Duty Land Tax rates on residential property with immediate effect. SDLT will now be paid on bands of purchase consideration at a marginal rate rather...
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