Mark Freedman > Osbornes > London, England > Lawyer Profile
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7-9 PRATT STREET
LONDON
NW1 0AE
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Mark Freedman
Work Department
Family.
Position
Mark is a partner in the family department. He joined the family department on qualification in 1994 quickly progressing to partner. Mark specialises in all areas of family law with a specific focus on high-profile and high-net-worth divorce and finance cases, as well as complex cases involving overseas assets and trusts. He has acted for celebrities and high-net-worth individuals before the Central Family Court and the High Court with excellent results. Mark sets out to achieve the very best for his clients and has earned himself a reputation as a tough negotiator both in and out the court forum. He regularly conducts round table meetings bringing finance cases to a swift and cost-effective conclusion as an alternative to court hearings. His work involves multi-jurisdictional divorce and children cases, with particular emphasis on Europe and the Middle East. He has successfully represented clients in all areas including under the new child arrangements programme. Mark is a well-known and highly regarded family and divorce lawyer often receiving referrals from existing and former clients as well as other family lawyers. Mark has run a number of cases in the Court of Appeal and is a well-respected family law practitioner. He regularly appears on TV and radio commenting on issues and changes surrounding family law. He is accredited by Resolution and is a trained mediator.
Career
Trained Osbornes; qualified 1996; partner 1999; family law mediator 1999.
Memberships
Resolution Accredited Panel; Legal Aid committee.
Education
Leeds Grammar School; Manchester University (1992 Law 2(1)); College of Law, York (1993).
Leisure
Tennis, football, films, travelling, school governor.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Private client > Family
(Leading partners)‘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.