Mark studied at Manchester University and joined the Osbornes Family department in 1996 and has remained there ever since, gaining promotion to partner in 2000. He is the Firm’s managing partner and has overseen its rapid expansion over the last 8 years.
Mark has run a number of recent court of appeal cases and has been recognised as a leader in his field by Chambers & Partners’ legal directory. The 2011 edition of Legal 500 also described him as a "tough negotiator"
Mark specialises in all areas of family law, especially complex financial proceedings and children’s proceedings with an international flavour. He is accredited by Resolution as a specialist family lawyer and is a trained mediator.
MARK HAS BEEN RANKED AS A LEADING LAWYER BY CHAMBERS & PARTNERS - 2013 DIRECTORY
Mark's recent testimonials
"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."
Chambers & Partners 2012 legal directory
"Mark Freedman is a ‘tough negotiator"
Legal 500 directory
"Mark Freedman fights the whole way"
Legal 500 2012 directory
Outside work, Mark is married with 3 sons who share his love of tennis and Leeds United. He has recently been appointed a school Governor.
Some of Mark's leading reported cases included the following:
XvX 2005 EWHC 296 Fam (Ancilliary relief)
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ReW 2008 ECWA Civ 638 (relocation)
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