Spear’s Review

‘I love the negotiation and getting to a “yes” outside of court,’ Lisa Pepper tells Spear’s.

A partner and accredited mediator at Osbornes Law, Pepper advises HNW clients on divorce, financial remedy and children matters. Her client base includes senior bankers, entrepreneurs and business owners, with the firm’s growing profile bringing in an increasing number of high-value instructions.

Pepper has identified artificial intelligence as an emerging trend in family law, with clients increasingly using AI to draft parenting, financial and child arrangement agreements before seeking legal advice. While useful in some contexts, she notes that such tools often overlook the strategic and practical nuances that shape successful outcomes.

Known for her pragmatic approach, Pepper prioritises negotiated settlements wherever possible.

‘It is very easy to send a letter that would upset a spouse and their lawyer and end up in court; it takes more effort and greater skill to be reasonable,’ she says.