Mark Freedman

Practice Areas

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 work involves multi-jurisdictional divorce and children cases, with particular emphasis on Europe and the middle-east.

Mark is a litigator by nature, but as a trained mediator, he is equally adept at resolving issues through negotiated channels/ ADR.

Career

Mark is the Head of Family Law Team at Osbornes Law, with 30 years’ experience working in the field.

He joined the Family Department on qualification in 1994 quickly progressing to partner.

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 well-known and highly regarded family lawyer often receiving referrals from existing and former clients as well as other family lawyers. He is a member of Resolution and is a trained mediator.

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.

Personal

Mark is a proud Yorkshireman and outside work shares his love of tennis and Leeds United with his three sons.

Clients

His clients include entrepreneurs; foreign nationals; overseas trustees, and the less well-known husbands and wives of North London.