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“Mark Freedman – a very experienced and smooth operator. Hardworking and thinks creatively and intelligently about his cases”
“He’s great with clients and he gets really good results for them because he’s tenacious.”
Mark Freedman
Mark is a Partner in the Family Department and is also the firm’s finance partner.
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. He is a member of Resolution and is a trained mediator.
Mark is a ‘Distinguished Individual’ in the Spear’s 500 2020.
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.
"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 2022 directory quotes
"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."
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's Accreditations
Mark is a ranked lawyer in Legal 500 guide:
"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 Freedman is a real heavyweight...
"Mark Freedman is a real heavyweight litigator who has dealt with some very significant cases."
"Mark Freedman boxes clever, keeps his...
"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...
"Mark Freedman has a specific focus on high-net-worth divorces and finance cases where there are overseas assets and trusts."
Mark Freedman advises high-net-worth clients and...
Mark Freedman advises high-net-worth clients and knows his stuff.
Mark Freedman fights his cases hard...
Mark Freedman fights his cases hard and has an excellent relationship with his clients.
Mark Freedman is a tough negotiator.
Mark Freedman is a tough negotiator.
Mark Freedman fights the whole way.
Mark Freedman fights the whole way.
Some of Mark’s leading reported cases:
Mark is ranked in Chambers UK and Chambers HNW guides:
"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."
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.”
"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."
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