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Read more“Yael Selig is a committed, enthusiastic and energetic lawyer who combines a wise and kind demeanour with great legal savvy.”
Email: yael.selig@osborneslaw.com
Yael is a partner at Osbornes Law and head of the Family offices in Hampstead.
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.
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”
Yael is a proud Gibraltarian and outside work loves to exercise and keep moving to keep up with her 3 sons !
Osbornes has a ‘strong private client department’ and ‘the firm seems to be going from strength to strength’.
"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."
"Lisa Pepper is "caring and considerate of the issues behind a matter, and will speak directly if she feels clients need that advice."
He is very hard-working, diligent and thoughtful in his approach. He is on top of the detail and makes strategic decisions.
"Osbornes always provides work of excellent quality and the advice is sound."
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