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17 September 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Osbornes Law—promotions & appointments

Trio of partner promotions at London firm

London law firm Osbornes Law has promoted three solicitors to partner, bringing the total number of partners at the firm to 29.

Edward Taylor joined Osbornes as a paralegal and completed his training contract at the firm, where he is recognised as a specialist in age assessment cases.

Laura Swaine joined Osbornes as a paralegal, and completed her training contract at the firm. Laura specialises in catastrophic injury cases in Osborne’s personal injury department and is currently on maternity leave.

Rachael Atkinson joined Osbornes as a newly qualified solicitor and specialises in all residential property transactions including freehold and leasehold purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity.

In addition, the firm also welcomed four newly qualified solicitors this month. 

Joanne Wescott, managing partner at Osbornes Law, said: ‘I am incredibly proud of Edward, Laura and Rachael. Their journeys with us, from qualification to partner, underscores Osbornes’ commitment to nurturing and developing talent from within. Each have demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise and leadership in their respective fields, and their promotions are thoroughly well-deserved.’

Pictured: Edward Taylor and Rachael Atkinson

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Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

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Penningtons Manches Cooper—Graham Green

Penningtons Manches Cooper—Graham Green

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