Justine Osmotherley

Spear’s Review

Justine Osmotherley has been a specialist matrimonial solicitor for over 26 years, and has grown the family law team at Leeds-based firm Clarion to 11 people.

Osmotherley says her approach is largely defined by a commitment to ‘dealing with all matters in as non-confrontational and amicable way as possible’. She believes such a stance ‘provides the best results for all involved, and it allows me to utilise my knowledge and experience to prevent conflict or distress’. Clients have responded in kind. ‘I have definitely noticed an increased awareness amongst our family law clients of alternatives to using court,’ she observes.

One specialism of Osmotherley’s is pre- and post-nuptial agreements. ‘There appears to be more willingness now by those marrying to have those grown-up, sensible discussions about what should happen if they divorce,’ she says.

Adviser Profile

Justine is a 26-year qualified Resolution Accredited partner with specialisms in matrimonial finance and pre/post-nuptial agreements, ranking in Band 1 of Chambers and in the Hall of Fame for Legal 500. 

Justine has a great reputation nationally as a highly regarded and sought-after lawyer. She is frequently complimented on her legal skills, emotional intelligence, caring nature and practical support she provides to her clients and colleagues. Justine recognises the importance of trying to reach a settlement that best suits the parties and is a huge ambassador for alternatives to Court.