Nigel Gardner > Freeths LLP > Birmingham, England > Lawyer Profile

Co-chaired by Lee Clifford and Mark Neale, the Freeths LLP team leverages its ‘good specialist knowledge’ while representing clients from across the tech, construction and automotive industries. The practice has extensive experience of advising on corporate disposals, M&A and private equity transactions, with the corporate head Clifford specialising in complex investments and private restructuring. Tom Brown focuses on all aspects of corporate law, while Neale spearheads the commercial offering, concentrating primarily on IT outsourcing transactions. Nigel Gardner is a commercial contract expert, Kirstin Roberts is knowledgeable on the renewables space, and both Mohammed Abbas and Olivia Johnson are also noted.

The growing practice at Freeths LLP assists clients from across market sectors, with retail, automotive, logistics, manufacturing and tech companies approaching it. Its expertise in contract drafting and negotiation is notable, as is its experience in risk management advice. Mark Neale, who advises large corporations on their IT projects and arrangements, oversees the practice in Birmingham. Nigel Gardner adds strength to the team with a focus on tech arrangements in the logistics and leisure sectors.