Osbornes Law has capped off the year with the appointment of Lee Henderson as its third new partner in recent months, marking another step in the firm’s ongoing growth strategy. His arrival follows that of Melissa Arnold from Bindmans and Hugh Johnson from Stewarts, adding further depth to one of London’s largest private client practices.
Henderson joins from Penningtons Manches Cooper, where he spent nine years specialising in family law. He brings extensive experience in complex financial cases involving high-value assets and international wealth structures, as well as particular expertise in children matters, including surrogacy. His practice also includes acting in significant litigation before both the High Court and Court of Appeal. Alongside his caseload, he mentors for the Social Mobility Foundation and volunteers with the National Centre for Domestic Violence.
Henderson said he is ‘passionate about helping clients navigate what can be one of the most challenging periods in their lives’ and ‘thrilled to be joining such a stellar team during this exciting phase of growth’. He added that the breadth of expertise across the firm means ‘collectively we can offer specialist advice on every aspect of family law’.
Managing partner Jo Wescott welcomed the appointment, noting that while Osbornes has grown from ‘humble beginnings’ into a major private client firm, its ethos remains unchanged. She said the firm’s culture is a key reason it continues to attract ‘high-calibre lawyers from top-tier firms’. Henderson’s arrival brings the partnership to a total of 31.
Image caption (L-R): Melissa Arnold, Hugh Johnson, Jo Wescott and Lee Henderson
