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Osbornes Offices
LIVERY HOUSE
7-9 PRATT STREET
LONDON
NW1 0AE
England
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Yael Selig
Work Department
Family Law
Position
Partner
Career
Yael is an experienced specialist who deals with all areas of family law. With 30 years of experience, she is often involved in cases involving complex financial issues arising out of the breakup of a relationship, whether married or cohabiting, as well as issues relating to children . Yael has considerable experience in addressing the impact on both adults and children involved in a relationship breakdown.
Yael is a qualified barrister both in England and in Gibraltar. She is fluent in Spanish and often advises clients on foreign Pre-Nuptial Agreements and their compliance with English law.
Her area of expertise includes drafting and advising on Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements, as well as Deeds of Separation
Yael has a following in England and in Gibraltar, and often deals with other international jurisdictions.
Separating couples who have multiple nationalities and/ or domiciles or reside in different countries may have a choice as to where they divorce and/ or where they resolve the financial arrangements for themselves or their children. These situations call for quick and effective advice to secure and seize the most advantageous jurisdiction.
Languages
English
Memberships
Yael is a member of Resolution and is a trained Mediator and Collaborative lawyer.
Yael has been recognised and recommended by the relevant Legal directories and has been described as “commercial and charismatic” and “down to earth and practical”
Personal
Yael is a proud Gibraltarian and outside work loves to exercise and keep moving to keep up with her 3 sons !
Lawyer Rankings
London > Private client > Family: mediation
Osbornes‘ team of six trained mediators was bolstered in 2023 by the addition of Lauren Hall from Russell-Cooke LLP and Yael Selig from legacy firm Axiom Ince. ‘Exceptional mediator’ Lisa Pepper is ‘at the top of her game‘, heading the team and often mediating for high-net-worth individuals in both financial and private children matters, offering shuttle and remote mediation options alongside standard face-to-face meetings. Bridget Thompson handles child inclusive mediations, while Selig regularly supports clients in cross jurisdictional UK–Spanish matters. Consultant David Leadercramer is also recommended.
London > Private client > Family
‘A market leader’ across ‘public law, international cases, financial and children work’, Osbornes‘ family team is headed up by Mark Freedman, a mediator and ‘fighter who will get the job done‘ on both complex financial matters and international children cases. Lisa Pepper is a go-to for non-court dispute resolution, and Andrew Watson is a cohabitation specialist, while Joanne Wescott specialises in divorce and finance matters. The firm’s alternative parenting team is headed up by Naomi Angell, handling domestic and international adoption, surrogacy, and fertility issues including experience working with the LGBTQ+ community. Lauren Hall leads the international children team, while Maria Kitsiou heads up the domestic children offering. Yael Selig joined the team in September 2023 from legacy firm Ince & Co, leading the Hampstead office. Diana Bastow is also recommended.