Imogen Bosanko Solicitor
Wills, Trust & Probate
Imogen Bosanko is a Solicitor at Swinburne Maddison within the Wills, Trusts and Estates team. Having joined the firm in October 2024 as a trainee solicitor, Imogen qualified into the Private Client team in October 2026 following a period of training within the department.
Imogen brings an impressive academic background, holding a First Class Master of Laws from Northumbria University and a Master of Laws from The Ohio State University.
Known for her empathetic approach and commitment to client care, Imogen works closely with individuals and families to help them navigate often sensitive and complex personal matters. Her core values of respect, collaboration and clear communication underpin her work, enabling her to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike. She is passionate about providing practical, tailored advice and ensuring clients feel supported and confident throughout the legal process.
- Wills and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Trust creation and administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
Ahead of qualifying as a Solicitor in October 2026, Imogen spent a significant part of her training contract within the Wills, Trusts and Estates team, developing a strong foundation across a wide range of private client matters. During this time, she gained valuable experience supporting clients with wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney and succession planning, preparing her for qualification into the team.
Imogen’s training contract also included seats within the Corporate and Dispute Resolution teams, giving her a broad understanding of the legal and personal challenges that individuals, families and business owners can face.
Her experience in dispute resolution provided insight into the types of disagreements that can arise following a death, including contentious probate and inheritance disputes. This experience has reinforced the importance of careful estate planning and clear succession arrangements, and she is passionate about helping clients minimise the risk of conflict and uncertainty for their loved ones during what can already be a difficult and emotional time.
During her time in the Corporate team, Imogen worked alongside senior lawyers on a range of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions involving owner-managed and family businesses. Through this work, she developed an appreciation of the challenges business owners face when planning for retirement, succession and the transfer of wealth between generations. This experience complements her private client work, particularly when advising clients whose personal and business affairs are closely connected.
Imogen now assists clients on a variety of private client matters, including:
- Wills and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Trust creation and administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Succession and wealth preservation planning
Day-to-day, she supports clients and colleagues with drafting and reviewing wills, preparing powers of attorney, assisting with estate administration and probate applications, and helping individuals and families put plans in place to protect their assets and provide clarity for future generations.
Career highlights include:
- Assisting on a significant investment transaction involving a local sporting club.
- Supporting partners on the retirement and sale of a wealth management company as part of a wider M&A transaction.
- Gaining valuable insight into family law and legislative reform during her studies at The Ohio State University.
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