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“Mark leads the team superbly. He is very able, thinks laterally, fights his client’s corner, and invariably succeeds in getting a good result via negotiation or litigation.”
“Mark Freedman is incredibly responsive and conscientious with great street-smarts. A fighter who will get the job done”
“Mark is very good at taking a firm line and sticking to it. He doesn’t pick unnecessary fights. He is very commercial, good on money cases and extremely good value in the London market.”
Mark Freedman
Mark is the Head of Family Law Team at Osbornes Law, with 30 years’ experience working in the field.
Mark is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and specialises in all areas of family law with a specific focus on high net-worth divorce and finance work with an international flavour, where some assets are held overseas or in foreign trusts.
His clients include entrepreneurs; foreign nationals; overseas trustees, and the less well-known husbands and wives of North London.
Mark is a litigator by nature, but as a trained mediator, he is equally adept at resolving issues through negotiated channels/ ADR.
Mark is a regular commentator and lecturer on family law issues and is recognised as a leader in his field by Chambers UK, The Legal 500, Spears, as well at the Times.
Mark is a proud Yorkshireman and outside work shares his love of tennis and Leeds United with his three sons.
Mark is available for meetings in Hampstead and Camden.
His directory quotes are set out below.
Mark Freedman frequently takes on high-value financial and children proceedings that involve complex tax, trust and accounting issues.
"Mark was, quite frankly, incredible. He combined technical excellence with stellar negotiation skills."
"Mark is very client-centric and really rolls up his sleeves; his heart is so in it for the client and he always knows what he is doing."
"He is very hard-working, diligent and thoughtful in his approach. He is on top of the detail and makes strategic decisions."
"He's a really tough litigator that you certainly want on your side. He will defend his clients to the hilt. He commits himself to getting the best results."
"Mark Freedman is an immensely capable lawyer with vast experience and a well-deserved reputation for getting the very best for his clients."
"Mark Freedman is a very good family lawyer who has a broad practice specialising in both children and financial cases. He gives excellent advice and knows how to achieve good results for his clients."
"Mark Freedman has a great reputation in financial remedies and private law. His instincts are great and he knows his clients and that really delivers benefits for them."
He is very hard-working, diligent and thoughtful in his approach. He is on top of the detail and makes strategic decisions.
He commits himself to getting the best results.
He’s a really tough litigator that you certainly want on your side. He will defend his clients to the hilt.
Mark is an immensely capable lawyer, with vast experience and a well-deserved reputation for getting the very best for his clients.
"Mark frequently takes on high-value financial and children proceedings that involve complex tax, trust and accounting issues. He is also experienced in FDR proceedings and international relocation cases."
Mark Freedman – always at the top of his game
Mark Freedman – a very experienced and smooth operator. Hardworking and thinks creatively and intelligently about his cases.
Mark Freedman – outstanding judgement, experience, balanced approach.
"He is great with clients, he is tenacious and a trial fighter."
“Mark Freedman represents high net worth clients in complex financial disputes. Sources say that “he’s a determined negotiator who’ll always do the very best for his clients.”
“Mark Freedman is considered a ‘brilliant lawyer’ and a ‘great tactician’ who ‘will absolutely fight tooth and nail for his clients’. He is noted for his expertise in private children work and high-value divorces.”
"Exceptional value for money. Highly competent and reasonably priced. One of the best in the field."
"Mark Freedman is intelligent and personable and has a good selection of high-net work cases".
"Mark Freedman is a very capable lawyer, renowned for not being a pushover and pushing his clients’ cases as much as he can, but will always talk sensibly about settlement. He is among the best – tenacious, good judgment and tactically aware."
"Mark Freedman is a dynamic and highly experienced family lawyer who fights extremely hard for his clients and is always in their corner, thus ensuring their loyalty and confidence. In a trial you would always want him on your side."
"She has impressed me as someone who fights my corner but also understands the importance of resolving issues without unnecessary escalation. She is calm and reassuring."
"Her mediation practice is exceptional; she is also a great solicitor and has a breadth of skill which is really useful."
"Osbornes is pre-eminent for family law in North London. Mark Freedman is a real rainmaker. He is an excellent lawyer and has a top-notch practice"
Mark Freedman is intelligent and personable and has a good selection of high-net work cases.
"Exceptional value for money. Highly competent and reasonably priced. Mark Freedman: one of the best in the field."
"Client-focused. Ready to fight the clients’ corner, but also ready where possible to steer client from unnecessary dispute. Mark Freedman – very experienced, with good instinct for the eventual result. Clients love him and he thinks ahead and directs the client to the best result for the client."
Mark Freedman is a serious player. A fearless family law litigator, who protects his clients’ interests passionately.
Breadth of knowledge and willingness to go the extra mile is what makes it stand out. Mark Freedman – devoted to his clients
Mark Freedman frequently takes on high-value financial and children proceedings that involve complex tax, trust and accounting issues. Sources praise the "tenacity and common sense" he brings to challenging disputes.
"Mark is very experienced, competent, good with clients and takes a sensible approach to cases. He knows exactly what he's doing."
"Mark Freedman is a real heavyweight litigator who has dealt with some very significant cases."
"Mark Freedman boxes clever, keeps his powder dry and when it comes to the end game he negotiates a really good deal."
"Mark Freedman has a specific focus on high-net-worth divorces and finance cases where there are overseas assets and trusts."
"Mark Freedman draws acclaim for his work in high net worth divorce cases, including those involving company structures, family trusts and overseas assets."
"He never gives up. He fights for you to the end and has boundless energy."
Mark Freedman advises high-net-worth clients and knows his stuff.
Highly regarded for his experience as a litigation and mediation expertise, Mark Freedman is tenacious and determined. Clients really feel that he is fighting their corner.
Mark Freedman represents high net worth clients in complex financial disputes. Sources say that "he's a determined negotiator who'll always do the very best for his clients.
Mark Freedman fights his cases hard and has an excellent relationship with his clients.
"Mark Freedman receives a lot of instructions from clients based abroad, often relating to complex divorce proceedings. Sources say: “His main strengths are his enthusiastic passion for the job in hand and his total dedication to his clients.”
Mark Freedman is a tough negotiator.
Mark Freedman fights the whole way.
Mark's Accreditations
Mark's latest directory quotes
Mark Freedman frequently takes on high-value...
Mark Freedman frequently takes on high-value financial and children proceedings that involve complex tax, trust and accounting issues.
"Mark was, quite frankly, incredible. He...
"Mark was, quite frankly, incredible. He combined technical excellence with stellar negotiation skills."
"Mark is very client-centric and really...
"Mark is very client-centric and really rolls up his sleeves; his heart is so in it for the client and he always knows what he is doing."
"He is very hard-working, diligent and...
"He is very hard-working, diligent and thoughtful in his approach. He is on top of the detail and makes strategic decisions."
"He's a really tough litigator that...
"He's a really tough litigator that you certainly want on your side. He will defend his clients to the hilt. He commits himself to getting the best results."
"Mark Freedman is an immensely capable...
"Mark Freedman is an immensely capable lawyer with vast experience and a well-deserved reputation for getting the very best for his clients."
"Mark Freedman is a very good...
"Mark Freedman is a very good family lawyer who has a broad practice specialising in both children and financial cases. He gives excellent advice and knows how to achieve good results for his clients."
"Mark Freedman has a great reputation...
"Mark Freedman has a great reputation in financial remedies and private law. His instincts are great and he knows his clients and that really delivers benefits for them."
He is very hard-working, diligent and...
He is very hard-working, diligent and thoughtful in his approach. He is on top of the detail and makes strategic decisions.
He commits himself to getting the...
He commits himself to getting the best results.
He’s a really tough litigator...
He’s a really tough litigator that you certainly want on your side. He will defend his clients to the hilt.
Mark is an immensely capable lawyer,...
Mark is an immensely capable lawyer, with vast experience and a well-deserved reputation for getting the very best for his clients.
"He is great with clients, he...
"He is great with clients, he is tenacious and a trial fighter."
Mark is a ranked lawyer in Legal 500 guide:
Mark Freedman – always at the top...
Mark Freedman – always at the top of his game
Mark Freedman – a very experienced and...
Mark Freedman – a very experienced and smooth operator. Hardworking and thinks creatively and intelligently about his cases.
Mark Freedman – outstanding judgement, experience, balanced...
Mark Freedman – outstanding judgement, experience, balanced approach.
"Mark Freedman is a very capable...
"Mark Freedman is a very capable lawyer, renowned for not being a pushover and pushing his clients’ cases as much as he can, but will always talk sensibly about settlement. He is among the best – tenacious, good judgment and tactically aware."
"Mark Freedman is a dynamic and...
"Mark Freedman is a dynamic and highly experienced family lawyer who fights extremely hard for his clients and is always in their corner, thus ensuring their loyalty and confidence. In a trial you would always want him on your side."
"Osbornes is pre-eminent for family law...
"Osbornes is pre-eminent for family law in North London. Mark Freedman is a real rainmaker. He is an excellent lawyer and has a top-notch practice"
Mark Freedman is intelligent and personable...
Mark Freedman is intelligent and personable and has a good selection of high-net work cases.
"Exceptional value for money. Highly competent...
"Exceptional value for money. Highly competent and reasonably priced. Mark Freedman: one of the best in the field."
"Client-focused. Ready to fight the clients’...
"Client-focused. Ready to fight the clients’ corner, but also ready where possible to steer client from unnecessary dispute. Mark Freedman – very experienced, with good instinct for the eventual result. Clients love him and he thinks ahead and directs the client to the best result for the client."
Mark Freedman is a serious player....
Mark Freedman is a serious player. A fearless family law litigator, who protects his clients’ interests passionately.
Breadth of knowledge and willingness to...
Breadth of knowledge and willingness to go the extra mile is what makes it stand out. Mark Freedman – devoted to his clients
Mark is ranked in Chambers UK and Chambers HNW guides:
"Mark frequently takes on high-value financial...
"Mark frequently takes on high-value financial and children proceedings that involve complex tax, trust and accounting issues. He is also experienced in FDR proceedings and international relocation cases."
"He is great with clients, he...
"He is great with clients, he is tenacious and a trial fighter."
“Mark Freedman represents high net worth...
“Mark Freedman represents high net worth clients in complex financial disputes. Sources say that “he’s a determined negotiator who’ll always do the very best for his clients.”
“Mark Freedman is considered a ‘brilliant...
“Mark Freedman is considered a ‘brilliant lawyer’ and a ‘great tactician’ who ‘will absolutely fight tooth and nail for his clients’. He is noted for his expertise in private children work and high-value divorces.”
"Exceptional value for money. Highly competent...
"Exceptional value for money. Highly competent and reasonably priced. One of the best in the field."
"Mark Freedman is intelligent and personable...
"Mark Freedman is intelligent and personable and has a good selection of high-net work cases".
Mark Freedman frequently takes on high-value...
Mark Freedman frequently takes on high-value financial and children proceedings that involve complex tax, trust and accounting issues. Sources praise the "tenacity and common sense" he brings to challenging disputes.
"Mark is very experienced, competent, good...
"Mark is very experienced, competent, good with clients and takes a sensible approach to cases. He knows exactly what he's doing."
"Mark Freedman draws acclaim for his...
"Mark Freedman draws acclaim for his work in high net worth divorce cases, including those involving company structures, family trusts and overseas assets."
"He never gives up. He fights...
"He never gives up. He fights for you to the end and has boundless energy."
Highly regarded for his experience as...
Highly regarded for his experience as a litigation and mediation expertise, Mark Freedman is tenacious and determined. Clients really feel that he is fighting their corner.
Mark Freedman represents high net worth...
Mark Freedman represents high net worth clients in complex financial disputes. Sources say that "he's a determined negotiator who'll always do the very best for his clients.
"Mark Freedman receives a lot of...
"Mark Freedman receives a lot of instructions from clients based abroad, often relating to complex divorce proceedings. Sources say: “His main strengths are his enthusiastic passion for the job in hand and his total dedication to his clients.”
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