Specialist London-based firm The International Family Law Group has appointed Agata Osińska as partner, while Maguire Family Law has expanded its team with two solicitors in its Wilmslow, Cheshire office.
Osińska (pictured below), an established children’s and financial remedies practitioner, has been with The International Family Law Group since July 2022 and is a highly regarded mediator.
She is particularly well versed in complex domestic and international cases that engage jurisdictional challenges and where crypto currencies and digital assets are in play.
Polish by birth, Osińska’s understanding of different cultures has proved invaluable to many families navigating complex international matters. She is heavily involved with Polish and European communities and works closely with many Polish and Eastern European charities, the Polish Embassy, and national organisations.
“I am so pleased to be joining the partnership at International Family Law Group,” Osińska said of her new role.
“The firm has built an unrivalled reputation for supporting families in complex and international cases and I look forward to continuing our work of providing clear, practical advice to clients and guiding them through court proceedings but also offering alternative solutions such as mediation during what can often be the most difficult periods in their lives.”
Lucy Loizou, managing partner at the International Family Law Group said: “We are absolutely overjoyed to have Agata join the partnership. Agata’s experience in intricate divorce matters, alongside her child-focused approach, means she can offer unique and much-needed assistance to families in complex, high-stakes situations.
“With her significant expertise in cryptocurrency and digital assets, she is particularly well placed to assist in modern domestic and international family disputes. With dedication, tenacity and resourcefulness, I know she will make a huge impact at the firm at partner level.”
At Maguire Family Law, Hannah Barlow (main picture, left) and Sophie Hughes (main picture, right) have joined the Wilmslow team as associate solicitor and solicitor respectively.
Barlow advises across the full spectrum of family law, including divorce, financial remedy proceedings and domestic abuse. Joining from a Legal 500 Tier One family law firm, she has a specialist interest in private children matters and brings experience in complex cases involving international relocation and child abduction. She is a Resolution Accredited Specialist in private children law and domestic abuse.
Hughes, who qualified in 2023, joins from a specialist family law firm and will support clients with all aspects of family law. She has a particular specialism in divorce finance, financial claims for children and high-net-worth matters.
“We’re pleased to welcome Hannah and Sophie to the team to meet increasing demand for our family law services and further enhance our expertise across children matters and high-net-worth divorce,” James Maguire, managing director at Maguire Family Law, said of the additions to the team.
“Hannah and Sophie bring a wealth of experience and are both passionate about helping clients through what can be really difficult periods in their lives. Their sensitive, yet pragmatic approaches make them a great fit for our team.”
Barlow said: “It’s an exciting time to be joining Maguire Family Law as the firm continues to grow. In my new role, I look forward to supporting clients through a wide range of family law matters and helping to find practical solutions in complex cases.”
Hughes added: “Maguire Family Law has a great reputation for guiding clients through complex cases with sensitivity and expertise. I’m pleased to be taking the next step in my career by joining a team which shares my passion for empowering clients to feel informed at every stage of the process and helping them to move forward with confidence.”
