Osbourne Pinner

Osbourne Pinner UK Immigration and Family Law Solicitors in the heart of London. UK Immigration and Family Law Solicitors in East London.

We provide competitively priced legal services to our clients having Family & Immigration Issues.

A BBC Panorama investigation this week has put the Child Maintenance Service back under serious pressure.The programme f...
25/08/2026

A BBC Panorama investigation this week has put the Child Maintenance Service back under serious pressure.

The programme found parents, mostly mothers, chasing thousands of pounds in unpaid maintenance, with one mother telling the BBC she had to rely on food banks after her ex-partner built up arrears of nearly £10,000. Fathers also came forward describing administrative errors at the CMS that left them distressed. The CMS's own director responded that the service has "worked pretty effectively", a response that has done little to quiet growing calls for wilful non-payment to become a criminal offence.

For now, non-payment of child maintenance isn't itself a criminal offence, but the CMS already has real enforcement powers, including deducting money directly from wages or bank accounts, liability orders, forcing the sale of a paying parent's property in serious cases or disqualifying them from a driving licence or passport. The problem this investigation points to is enforcement in practice, not a lack of legal tools on paper.

If you're the parent chasing unpaid maintenance, or a paying parent facing enforcement action you believe is unfair, it's worth understanding both what the CMS can already do and where a solicitor can move things forward faster, whether through the CMS route or a separate court application.

Trying to sort a sponsor licence and staff visas on your own can feel like an uphill battle.That's exactly the position ...
18/08/2026

Trying to sort a sponsor licence and staff visas on your own can feel like an uphill battle.

That's exactly the position this client found themselves in, before turning to our corporate immigration team.

"We worked with the corporate Immigration Team to support our Company's sponsors licence and our employees Tier 2 General visa application process. We had attempted to do this ourselves but professional guidance from Samina & her knowledgeable colleague Maria and advise took so much stress and anxiety out of the already confusing process. Thank you so much." — Martin Laker

Our business immigration team handles sponsor licence applications and skilled worker visas day in, day out. We know exactly what the Home Office expects, so nothing gets missed.

Thinking about sponsoring overseas talent, or already stuck partway through an application? Speak to us. We offer a free 30 minute consultation with a senior solicitor.

Tired of jargon instead of answers?Legal problems are stressful enough without a solicitor who talks over your head. At ...
11/08/2026

Tired of jargon instead of answers?

Legal problems are stressful enough without a solicitor who talks over your head. At Osbourne Pinner we skip the jargon and give you plain, practical advice you can actually use.

We're a national firm with offices in London, Harrow and Manchester, and every matter is handled by a senior solicitor who knows your area of law inside out. No handing you off to a junior. No guessing what happens next.

Whatever's brought you to us, from a family matter to a commercial dispute, we start with a free 30 minute consultation so you can ask your questions before committing to anything.

Head to https://osbournepinner.com/ to get started.

If you're a landlord, the no-fault eviction is now fully a thing of the past.Section 21 "no-fault" evictions were abolis...
04/08/2026

If you're a landlord, the no-fault eviction is now fully a thing of the past.

Section 21 "no-fault" evictions were abolished on 1 May 2026 under the Renters' Rights Act. For a short window after that, landlords could still enforce a Section 21 notice served before the change, but only if a possession claim reached the court by 31 July 2026. That deadline has now passed.

So where does that leave things? Any Section 21 notice that wasn't taken to court in time has now lapsed. The tenancy rolls into an assured periodic tenancy, and from here every possession claim has to go through the Section 8 grounds. That means a landlord needs a specific legal reason to seek possession, and has to evidence it.

The Section 8 route isn't a dead end. The grounds were expanded to give landlords more defined reasons to recover a property, from rent arrears to a genuine intention to sell or move back in. But it's a different process to the one many landlords were used to, and getting the ground and the notice period right matters.

If you were relying on an old Section 21 notice, or you're not sure which Section 8 ground fits your situation, it's worth getting proper advice before you serve anything.

Did you buy a business on the strength of its accounts, and now you're worried the figures were invented?It's one of tho...
28/07/2026

Did you buy a business on the strength of its accounts, and now you're worried the figures were invented?

It's one of those situations most people never expect to be in, until they are. Someone tells you something to get you into a deal, you rely on it, and later you find out it wasn't true. The question then is whether you're just stuck with it.

Often, you're not.

When a false statement is made dishonestly to pull someone into a contract, the law treats it far more seriously than an ordinary broken promise. It's called fraudulent misrepresentation, and the remedies are among the most powerful the civil courts offer. You may be able to unwind the deal entirely, recover the losses that flowed from it, or both.

It's harder to prove than other claims, because it turns on showing the other side was dishonest. But there's a protection worth knowing about: where fraud is involved, the time limit to claim doesn't necessarily start when the deal was signed. It can run from when the truth came to light. So a deception that's only just surfaced isn't automatically too late.

Our new guide walks through what fraudulent misrepresentation is, what you have to prove, the remedies available, and the practical first steps if you think you've been deceived.

When you're hiring from overseas, the paperwork can feel like the only thing standing between you and the person you nee...
21/07/2026

When you're hiring from overseas, the paperwork can feel like the only thing standing between you and the person you need.

For one physiotherapy clinic, that person was a physiotherapist in Australia. They needed a Certificate of Sponsorship, and they needed it to go smoothly. Here's what their client had to say:

"Osbourne Pinner solicitors helped us successfully and quickly get our Certificate of Sponsorship for a work visa for a physiotherapist from Australia for our physio clinic. Katerina who worked on our case consistently kept me updated on the progress of my application, which was incredibly reassuring. Thanks to their diligence and expertise, my application was successful. I am extremely impressed with the efficiency and quality of service provided. I highly recommend Osbourne Pinner to anyone in need of legal assistance."

Bringing the right people into your business shouldn't mean months of uncertainty. Our business immigration team handles sponsor licences and Certificates of Sponsorship day in, day out, so you can focus on running the clinic, the practice, the company.

Thinking about sponsoring an overseas hire? A free 30-minute consultation is a good place to start.

In law, the detail is everything. One clause, one deadline, one word can change the whole outcome.That's the part we obs...
17/07/2026

In law, the detail is everything. One clause, one deadline, one word can change the whole outcome.

That's the part we obsess over. At Osbourne Pinner, reading the fine print isn't a chore we tolerate, it's the job we take seriously, because it's where cases are genuinely won or lost.

We're a team of specialist solicitors across London and Manchester, covering commercial and residential property, dispute resolution, civil litigation, family law and immigration. Four offices, senior solicitors on every matter and a real focus on keeping you informed at every step.

Not sure where you stand? Book a free 30-minute consultation with a senior solicitor. No cost, no obligation.

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Athlete sponsorship deals can look straightforward on the surface.A brand pays an athlete. The athlete promotes the bran...
10/06/2026

Athlete sponsorship deals can look straightforward on the surface.

A brand pays an athlete. The athlete promotes the brand. Everyone wins.

In reality, the most expensive disputes often arise from the clauses that receive the least attention during negotiations.

Questions worth considering include:

✓ What happens if the athlete is injured and can't fulfil their obligations?

✓ How broad is the exclusivity clause, and could it prevent future commercial opportunities?

✓ Who actually owns the athlete's image rights?

✓ Could a morality clause allow the sponsor to terminate the agreement over reputational concerns?

✓ If a dispute arises, will it be resolved through arbitration or the courts?

Whether you're an athlete, agent or sponsor, taking the time to properly review a sponsorship agreement before signing can help avoid significant legal and commercial issues later.

In civil fraud disputes, timing can be everything.Even if you have a strong claim, there's a risk that by the time the c...
09/06/2026

In civil fraud disputes, timing can be everything.

Even if you have a strong claim, there's a risk that by the time the court reaches a decision, the assets you're trying to recover have already been transferred, hidden or spent.

This is where a freezing order (also known as a Mareva injunction) can become a powerful legal tool.

A freezing order allows the court to temporarily prevent a defendant from dealing with their assets while proceedings are ongoing. In many cases, applications are made without notice, meaning the defendant isn't warned in advance and given the opportunity to move funds before the order takes effect.

However, these orders aren't granted lightly.

To succeed, applicants typically need to show:
✓ A good arguable case
✓ A real risk of asset dissipation
✓ That granting the order is just and convenient

For businesses, investors and individuals facing suspected fraud, understanding the remedies available early can make a significant difference to the outcome of a case.

Have you come across freezing orders in practice, either as a claimant or defendant?

Sports law matters often arise in high-pressure environments where careers, reputations and commercial interests are at ...
29/05/2026

Sports law matters often arise in high-pressure environments where careers, reputations and commercial interests are at stake.

Whether dealing with contract disputes, regulatory issues or disciplinary proceedings, these situations can escalate quickly without the right legal support.

Taking early, strategic advice ensures your position is protected while navigating complex rules, governing bodies and time-sensitive decisions.

Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your options.

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