19.5.2023
Declaration of Trust for Property
If you are buying a property jointly, you may want to consider making a declaration of trust to record your...
Read moreLeo has joined Osbornes in October 2024 as a Solicitor in the Property Litigation department. She has recently qualified and was admitted in July 2023.
After her LLB in France, Leo studied the GDL and LPC as well as an LLM in International Commercial Law in London, which she all obtained with commendations.
She has worked in various legal industries including shipping, financial institutions, due diligence in magic circle firms and high street firms, allowing an exposure to a large range of matters. She also volunteered in pro-bono clinics as well as with elderlies and autistic children.
Leo advises on a range of matters from landlord and tenant disputes to evictions. She advises on these matters with empathy and care, ensuring her clients obtain the best advice and support through difficult times.
Leo is bilingual in French and in her spare time she enjoys crafts and literature.
Publications
Sweet & Maxwell – European Competition Law Review – November 2017 – ‘’The EU treatment of minority shareholdings acquisitions’’
London chamber of commerce and industry – July August 2024 -“The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act – implications for landlords”
Léopoldine a rejoint Osbornes en octobre 2024 et fait desormais partie de l’équipe de contentieux immobilier. Elle est franco-britannique et s’est récemment qualifiée en tant que Solicitor en juillet 2023. Après une licence de droit en France, elle a étudié à Londres, obtenant le GDL, LPC et un Master en droit du commerce international, le tout avec mention.
Elle a travaillé dans des industries variées, du droit maritime à la revue juridique, dans des cabinets de tailles variables, lui permettant une exposition vaste et hybride. Léopoldine a aussi pratiqué du bénévolat dans des centres de pro-bono ainsi qu’auprès de personnes âgées et d’enfants autistes.
Aujourd’hui, Léopoldine conseille sur des sujets allant des conflits entre propriétaires et locataires aux expulsions. Elle conseille avec bienveillance, s’assurant que ses clients reçoivent les meilleures recommandations et soutien durant ces périodes difficiles.
"William Ford frequently represents tenants in possession proceedings, homelessness appeals and disrepair claims... and is praised for his dynamic and hard-working approach."
"He is hard-working and very good with clients."
Mark Freedman is a serious player. A fearless family law litigator, who protects his clients’ interests passionately.
Clients attending mediation with Osbornes will be able to find someone who has the right knowledge and experience to unlock the most complex or contentious issues.
"Lisa Pepper is fantastic. She goes the extra mile for her clients and is a superb mediator."
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