LAWYER PROFILE

James Freeman

UK 2026

Charles Russell Speechlys

Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth

London (Firms)

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Charles Russell Speechlys

Practice Areas

James is a leading family lawyer and advises on all issues arising from relationship breakdown, specialising in difficult or complex cases. These commonly involve international issues, offshore assets and trusts, business interests or hidden assets, and the construction of sophisticated financial settlements. He often advises trustees, intervenors and family offices in relation to divorce proceedings. James has considerable experience of cross-border work, in particular Anglo-French cases. He is also experienced in pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements both international and domestic.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Freeman is a hugely experienced partner who specialises in complex, cross-border divorce proceedings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James Freeman is a clear-headed mediator and is very deals-focused. He is very good with clients and is good at pursuing the points that need to be pursued. He's very strategic.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net WorthChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James Freeman deals with complicated stuff, works hard with his clients and jumps to the nub of things very sensibly.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net WorthChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Because James is a technically excellent lawyer, things don't get past him. He's one step ahead of other lawyers and able to get his head around complicated issues.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net WorthChambers Guide to the Legal Profession