Rachel Osgood, Family Law Solicitor, Guildford, DMH Stallard LLP

DMH Stallard announce partner hire in Guildford

Law firm DMH Stallard has appointed a new partner to their award-winning family team in Guildford.

Rachel Osgood joins from Hampshire based Paris Smith Solicitors and boasts over 20 years’ experience in family law.

Working across the wider Winchester and Southampton areas, Rachel has specialised in financial claims on divorce and separation, with a particular emphasis on high-value cases and those involving inheritances, family businesses, and claims by adult children.

Samantha Jago is a partner and Head of Family in the Guildford office. She said:

“I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Rachel to DMH Stallard.

She is an outstanding lawyer and a passionate advocate for her clients.

Rachel has a constructive and team-based approach and always puts the needs of children front and centre. She will be a tremendous asset to the firm and exactly the sort of high-calibre appointment that DMH Stallard is known for.”

In tandem with the tenacity that Rachel brings to every case, her clients also receive empathy and understanding, whatever their circumstances.

Richard Pollins, Managing Partner at DMH Stallard, said:

“The team in Guildford continues to expand and attract the most talented and accomplished lawyers.

Rachel is standout appointment for us, possessing all the qualities we look for in a prospective new partner.”

Rachel said:

“I am very excited to be joining such a distinguished team in Guildford and being part of the firm’s dynamic growth in the southeast.

Family law is my passion, and I’m looking forward to making a positive impact on the lives of our clients.”

DMH Stallard now has 377 people working across six offices in London and the southeast.

About the authors


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Samantha Jago

Partner

Advises on family law matters including high value divorce, cohabitation disputes, children matters, pre and post nuptial agreements and domestic violence
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Rachel Osgood

Partner

Specialises in financial claims following divorce including high value cases, family businesses and claims by adult children.
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Richard Pollins

Managing Partner

Richard is responsible for leading the firm and ensuring its success. He values long term client relationships, attracting and retaining the best talent.

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