‘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. Melissa Arnold and Maeve Lucey joined the practice in 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Mark Freedman is incredibly responsive and conscientious with great street-smarts. A fighter who will get the job done.’
‘The family law team at Osbornes is one of the strongest in London; across all areas of work from public law, international cases, financial and children work, Osbornes is a market leader.’
‘Tom Trim is well known as a devoted and hardworking practitioner who always gives his best to his cases. I am always impressed by his command of the facts and drive to get the best result possible.’
‘Yael Selig is a committed, enthusiastic and energetic lawyer who combines a wise and kind demeanour with great legal savvy. Bilingual in Spanish and English she is the go-to person for divorce cases involving Gibraltar particularly, or Spain.'
‘Andrew Watson is a master tactician. He knows his strongest points and is rarely wrong.'
- 'Claire Andrews is one of the best of the younger crop of partners in London. She has client care skills in spades and is understanding and empathetic whilst keeping a focus on the right strategy.'
- 'Simone McGrath has an incredible knowledge of international cases. She has been involved in many leading cases and is a go-to lawyer in the field.'
‘Maria Kitsiou is an outstanding solicitor who emanates calm confidence.'
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Practice head
Mark Freedman
Other key lawyers
Lisa Pepper; Maria Kitsiou; Lauren Hall; Joanne Wescott; Diana Bastow; Jonathan Jonas; Naomi Angell; Andrew Watson; Simone McGrath; Tom Trim; Claire Andrews; Yael Selig; Maeve Lucey; Melissa Arnold