Lara is a Senior Associate in the Family Team based in our Hampstead office.
She specialises in all aspects of the divorce process, including financial issues and child arrangements. She also advises clients on pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements.
Lara’s financial cases often include complex issues such as assets located overseas and the valuation of business assets. She works with clients to resolve arrangements for their children, including where one parent may wish to relocate and financial provision for children whose parents are unmarried.
As a member of Resolution, she strives to establish a constructive and non-confrontational approach when dealing with family disputes. She is committed to achieving the best outcome for her clients and provides pragmatic and practical advice.
Outside of the office Lara enjoys spending time with her family and is an avid Spurs fan.
The team offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims and regularly acts for foreign nationals.
Will Ford is a very well-regarded figure in the housing law world and leads a team of high quality and committed lawyers.
I have recommended Joanne personally to friends and loved ones. A formidable intellect, fantastic judgement, and a genuine care for her clients.
“Throughout this Laura have been incredibly professional, patient, and continuously offered great advice on how to proceed – I would definitely recommend Laura to anybody else who encountered the same situation as me.”
The social housing team at Osbornes boasts extensive experience in representing clients with claims against local authorities and housing associations in mandates surrounding disrepair, possession, eviction warrants and illegal evictions, homelessness, and anti-social behaviour.



