Osbornes Law Welcomes New Head of International Children
Osbornes Law is delighted to announce the arrival of Lauren Hall to the firm. Lauren Hall joins the family department...
Read more“Mark was, quite frankly, incredible. He combined technical excellence with stellar negotiation skills.”
“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’s a really tough litigator that you certainly want on your side. He will defend his clients to the hilt.”
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 lawyer often receiving referrals from existing and former clients as well as other family lawyers. He is recognised as a leader in his field by both Chambers & Partner’s legal directory and the Legal 500.
Mark is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.
Mark is a member of Resolution and is ranked as ‘Distinguished Individual’ in the Spear’s 500.
Outside work, Mark is married with 3 sons who share his love of tennis and Leeds United. He is a school governor and has a keen interest in educational issues.
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.
Mark is available for meetings in Hampstead and Camden.
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