
Disclosure in public law Children Act proceedings: duties and limitations
Gemma Taylor KC and Ann Osborne have written an article, published by LexisNexis Family Law.
Published: 26th Nov 2024
Call 2016 | Admitted as a Solicitor: 2006
Telephone 020 7831 0222 | Email [email protected]
Call 2016 | Admitted as a Solicitor: 2006
Telephone 020 7831 0222 | Email [email protected]
Ann is a specialist family law barrister. Ann was a Solicitor for 10 years specialising in family law before transferring to the Bar. Prior to qualification, Ann represented patients at Hospital Managers’ Hearings and at what were then known as Mental Health Review Tribunals in psychiatric facilities. Ann brings that background in mental health law into her practice and maintains a particular interest in the overlap between mental health and family law. Ann has represented those suffering from mental health impairment or learning disabilities.
Her practice spans all areas of family law with a particular emphasis on children work. Ann specialises in cases involving sexual abuse, neglect and domestic abuse, as well as cases involving substance abuse, mental health issues, adoption orders. Ann has been instructed in cases involving non-accidental injury.
Ann has been involved in mentoring schemes aimed at improving access to the Bar and diversity at the Bar though her role as a mentor barrister with Kings Women in Law, Mother-Daughter scheme and with Grays’ Inn. Ann was previously a mentor barrister within Garden Court’s ‘Access to the Bar for All’ mentoring scheme. The scheme won the Diversity Initiative of the Year award in 2017 and the Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion at the Chambers Bar Awards in 2019 and 2020.
Ann regularly receives positive feedback from her clients, click here to read a recent piece of feedback from a direct access client.
Private Law
Ann’s private law practice involves representing both the applicant and the respondent along with 16.4 Guardians. She is instructed in complex private law matters often involving fact findings relating to allegations of domestic violence, coercive controlling behaviour and parental alienation matters.
Public Law
Ann’s public law practice involves representing Local Authorities, parents, Guardians and other interested parties. She is instructed in complex public law and adoption matters involving non-accidental injuries, sexual and physical child abuse. Ann has an interest in Fabricated Induced Illness cases. Ann has dealt with Inherent Jurisdiction matters in the High Court involving Wardship, Female Genital Mutilation and Forced Marriage Protection Orders.
Human Rights
Ann’s practice has involved abduction and leave to remove cases. Ann is experienced in dealing with post-care applications including applications for the discharge of care orders, leave to oppose adoption orders and contested adoptions.
Recent Cases
Publications
Ann is Public Access qualified and therefore authorised to accept instructions direct from members of the public. She encourages clients who are considering this route to contact Chambers and discuss their problem.
In suitable cases, Ann can provide client conferences, written advices and representation at court. Ann accepts public access work in family matters.
Gemma Taylor KC and Ann Osborne have written an article, published by LexisNexis Family Law.
Published: 26th Nov 2024
Recording of our 'Disclosure: An absolute duty or not?' webinar 2024
Published: 29th Jul 2024
Our most comprehensive family law webinar series to date!
Published: 25th Jul 2024
Matthew Timm provides a case note on the case, in which Ann Osborne was instructed on behalf of the Mother.
Published: 25th Mar 2024
Introducing our first podcast episode, marking International Women's Day 2024.
Published: 8th Mar 2024
Our newest member, Ann Osborne, reflects on Black History Month and what it means to her.
Published: 26th Oct 2023
Chambers is delighted to welcome Ann Osborne to our Family Group.
Published: 27th Sep 2023
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