James Osborne 

Membership Status: Barrister - Full Member

General Information

James is an experienced family and general commercial barrister. His practice areas include commercial, property, and costs, but he offers solid experience across a broad range of related civil areas, including trusts, wills and probate and the Court of Protection.

A skilled courtroom advocate, James has a reputation for getting to the core issues in a case quickly and tackling them effectively. He offers reliably sound judgement, pragmatic legal advice and an analytical approach to his instructions. James provides a very approachable service and is always happy to discuss initial issues that his clients may face in dealing with claims.

Before becoming a barrister, James worked as in-house counsel for a global FTSE 100 company for eight years dealing with high value commercial contract negotiations. He brings a wealth of business experience to his practice, which is primarily focused on general commercial and property work.

Areas of law

Property Law

James has a long-standing property and land law practice and frequently advises and represents claimants and defendants in the county courts and the land tribunal in a wide range of property law disputes, including:

Commercial Law

James is instructed by commercial clients from a range of different sectors in relation to all manner of business disputes. With his background of working in-house within a commercial enterprise, James has the direct operational experience required to understand complex business issues. He offers specific technical knowledge of broadcast and satellite communications, telecommunications and high value commercial contracts and is frequently instructed on:

Family Law

James is instructed in all stages of family cases, from initial pre-action advice in consultation through to representation at contested hearings (including fact-finding hearings and final hearings). He offers a great deal of experience in:

Costs

With a great deal of experience representing claimants and defendants in costs disputes, James is frequently instructed to attend costs budgeting and detailed costs assessments hearings. He often attends detailed assessments nationally and regularly appears at the Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO).

Court of Protection

James accepts instructions in Court of Protection matters, including:

Personal Injury

James advises and represents claimants and defendants in all areas, including:

James's involvement is frequently from the outset, from assessing and advising on prospects to advising on quantum, drafting pleadings, drafting questions, conferences with witnesses, round table meetings and onto trial.

James was instructed in the first instance and on appeal (both successful) regarding a slip and trip/Highways claim against a London borough: Simson v London Borough of Islington, [2013] EWHC 2527 (QB), setting a new precedent requiring inspections to include area under objects on the highway such as parked cars and refuse bins.

Chancery

Education

Awards

Feedback

Just a quick note to thank James for his assistance - client is over the moon, and from what I hear, James did a first-class job on all fronts

Anonymous Direct Access Client

A million thank yous. You were brilliant on Friday and I don't want to lose you. I am so very grateful to you. I am sorry to be a blubbering wreck but I will never forget the way you were with me and your very clever mind. Thank you does not quite cut it.

B Sandhu Public Access Client

Just spoke to the client and she speaks very highly of you from today so thank you. Just wanted to pass on her kind comments.

Emma McCosh Slater and Gordon

Hi James, Great result especially with the late presentation aspect! Thanks for your help as always. Kind Regards,

Jennifer Hicks Amanda Cunliffe Solicitors Ltd

Hi James, Great result. Many thanks for your assistance today. Kind regards Joe

Joseph Rahim Aegis Legal

Dear James, Great result, I am very pleased. Both my Client’s couldn’t stop praising you, they said you was great and felt ever so comfortable with you and couldn’t be happier with you and the outcome. Thank you for your assistance.

Kauser Khan Quantum Legal

Can I please take this time to personally thank yourself and James for your help during this difficult time for myself. I would like to particularly thanks James for his calmness and reassurance during the proceedings. I wish you all the very best and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and use your services again.

Public Access Client Public Access

That's a great outcome for us and thank you very much for your assistance on this matter.

Shona Minster law

Thank you for your assistance on this matter. A great outcome for the client.

Shona Kennedy Minster Law

In preparation for my hearing, time was of a sensitive nature and extremely limited, the issues I face are of a complicated nature through no fault of my own. As Litigant in Person with a Litigant Friend and support of my family we composed, completed and submitted our evidence with Mr James Osborne's guidance. Nonetheless, although the issues of my claim have not been concluded, the Hearing in which Mr James Osborne as my assigned Counsel was a success and managed to achieve what was needed from the Hearing. I am extremely relieved with regards to the outcome that was needed and hope that I can soon conclude all issues relating to my claim.

Ms S Public Access

James was excellent today and I will undoubtedly be looking for his services for the rescheduled hearing and further anything else I may have occur.

Sean Public Access Client

Hi James, Thank you very much for today. Wish you a good weekend. All the best.

Murat Public Access Client

In preparation for my hearing, time was of a sensitive nature and extremely limited, the issues I face are of a complicated nature through no fault of my own. As Litigant in Person with a Litigant Friend and support of my family we composed, completed and submitted our evidence with Mr James Osborne's guidance. Nonetheless, although the issues of my claim have not been concluded, the Hearing in which Mr James Osborne as my assigned Counsel was a success and managed to achieve what was needed from the Hearing. I am extremely relieved with regards to the outcome that was needed and hope that I can soon conclude all issues relating to my claim.

Samia Public Access Client

It was great pleasure to meet you too this morning. Many thanks for working for me and getting the positive outcome. I very much appreciate your help. It was worth it.

Mr Usman Public Access

That is an absolutely fantastic result. Many thanks for your help on this one.

Marcus Doxey Optimal Solicitors

I just wanted to say thank you for all your assistance today. Amy and I enjoyed meeting you and are pleased with the result.

Johnny Public Access

Fabulous – thank you.

Emma Adams Jefferies Solicitors

I found James Osborne professional and very well prepared. He secured an excellent result on a liability disputed case, ensuring success for the Claimant.

Sandi Gittins F.Inst.Pa Concept Law Solicitors

I have to say that James Osborne did excellent job today to represent me. I was very impressed with the way he structured the questions and statements which lead as you can see in the victory. I believe it is because James managed to understand the given evidence well and use it on the inefficiencies of the opposition to convince the judge. I was very happy to see the way he dealt with it. Again thank you for allocating James to my case and if you have any questions please ask.

Client Concept Law Solicitors

This is a fantastic outcome. Thank you James.

Melissa Cargill Nayyar Solicitors

Many thanks James. Great result!

Daniel Ellaway Hurleys Solicitors

Thank you James, Appreciate your work on this matter and the note below. I will make sure that I request you for my next hearing.

Adam Merdassi Crawford Legal Services

Thank you so much! I would have been in pieces without you there.

Hannah Public Access

Many thanks, excellent outcome

Nichola Johnson Amanda Cunliffe Solicitors

Great outcome! Thanks James

Anthea Caers Russel Worth

By all accounts James did a very good job in Court on what was a difficult day.

Jason Libby Fry Law

Brilliant result Thanks very much.

Jessica Berry Zest Legal

Many thanks for your detailed note and attendance.

Devon Cartwright Bott and Co

Fantastic James. Many thanks for attending.

Qaisar Mahmood Sovereign Solicitors

James Osborne was the perfect man for the job. He was at the meeting before me, and id got there early. James is very informative and keen to help. I will recommend James to anyone needing a barrister. You have an extremely happy customer.

Carlos Public Access

James was brilliant and managed to strip away all the emotion to drill down to the key issues quickly and obtain the right result for me.

Joanne Public Access

Fantastic result, James - many thanks.

Adam Thornley Accident Injury Solicitors

Hi (James Osborne), I spoke with the Claimants yesterday and they said that you were exceptional in Court and they were very impressed. I have passed these comments onto the Senior Partner here, Sarah Waddington.

Sarah Waddington Sarah Waddington Solicitors

Hi (James Osborne), thanks for the draft submission. I have read this in detail and want to thank you for the sterling effort you have made with the written submission. It clearly summarises the case and highlights the critical points.

Sid Kauldhar Public Access

Dear (James Osborne), Brilliant, thank you. Kind regards

Lindsey Howells, Personal Injury Advisor russellworth

Afternoon (James Osborne), That’s a fantastic outcome. Kind regards

Krystle Barmby Minster Law

Hi (James Osborne), What a result - thank you very much indeed. Kind regards Fiona

Fiona Harper, Personal Injury Executive Hansells

Hi (James Osborne), Great result. Many thanks for your assistance today. Kind regards Joe

Joseph Rahim, Solicitor Aegis Legal

Good Morning (James Osborne), That's brilliant news. Thank you so much for your assistance in this matter. Kind regards

Briony Stone, Claims Handler Russellworth

Hi (James Osborne) Great result especially with the late presentation aspect! Thanks for your help as always. Kind Regards, Jennifer

Jennifer Hicks, Litigation Executive Amanda Cunliffe Solicitors

Thank you (James Osborne) for your attendance note following good result on Friday, [the client] has given you a glowing recommendation.

Adam Watkiss KLS Law

Dear (James Osborne), Great result there. That is 2 out of 2. Thanks for all your help.

Ercan Sami, Assistant Solicitor Slater Gordon Solutions

Thank you so much (James Osborne) for your assistance in this matter and for getting the right result. My clients were delighted with your efforts and very impressed with your whole conduct of the case. Given that their depot is quite local we shall not hesitate to instruct you again.

Christine Harris, Partner Birchall Blackburn

The client has just called me. She was delighted with the outcome and sung the praises of James Osborne.

Paul Allinson Pudsey Legal

Thank you so much James [Osborne]. Everyone including the Senior Partner and the client is delighted with the result.

Deborah Ward Dennison Greer

Thanks James [Osborne]!! The unbeaten run continues!! Another fantastic result. I spoke to the client yesterday evening and he said to pass on his sincere thanks and that you were ‘very impressive’.

John Cuss Minster Law

"I would 110% recommend him to represent anyone. I am so pleased we won the case but more pleased for James (Osborne). He was brilliant."

Lay Client via Minster Law

I have had the pleasure in working with James [Osborne] on numerous occasions on various instructions and briefs from fast track county court claims to written advices. James is extremely thorough, has a keen eye for detail and consistently delivers excellent results. James also takes the time to have a detailed conference with you in advance of a hearing which is something many barristers do not do.

John Cuss Minster Law

I can't say how impressed I am at the speed with which you (James Osborne) turned these advices round thank you.

Sarah Barker, Partner Dennison Greer

Our client Mr Fisher was also delighted with the outcome and your work [and says] 'I also convey my thanks to Mr James Osborne, for representing me today at court. Needless to say I am delighted with the positive outcome of the case, and appreciate all the work you have put into this'.

Philip Watson Minster Law Ltd

Just to let you know that DJ Davies sitting at Chesterfield CC commented on the fact that he was "assisted greatly by the advice of Counsel [James Osborne] in this matter, the advice was such that it supported the facts and he had nothing further to consider".

Ann Lee Minster Law

Excellent result James [Osborne]-much appreciated.

Robert Barrett Partner, Horwich Farrelly

Publications

Reported Cases:

Simson v Islington Borough Council [2013] All ER (D) 230 (Jul)

This is a personal injury / Highways Act case which was initially won in the county court before Recorder Bowdery QC and subsequently (successfully) defended on appeal. In the appeal court, Lord Justice Lewis set a new precedent that a parked vehicle in a residents bay ought to have been moved as there was a nearby defect that should have alerted the council's inspector to further investigate the area under the vehicle, whereupon the index defect would have been discovered.

James Osborne

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Qualified in 2006