‘A team that genuinely listens to the client’s requirements and adapts their style and approach accordingly. However, they are not scared of giving an informed opinion on how to approach a certain issue – no matter how unpopular that might be.’

‘A deep understanding of the client and how they best operate.’

‘Freeths gives very good commercial advice. It is realistic about risks faced in litigation but fights for its client.’

‘Mukesh Patel -managing partner Leicester. Nothing is too much effort for Mukesh. Even if I raise a query not in his area he ensures he retains interest and that the query is resolved to my satisfaction. Emma Anderson -partner, Leicester. Emma is a wonderful person. She works tirelessly in promoting equality for everyone and always goes above and beyond. She is extremely knowledgeable but also a wonderfully friendly caring person. She makes me feel like I am dealing with a friend not just a lawyer. Everyone at Freeths is similar…the Freeths mould makes wonderful people.’

‘A huge strength of Freeths is having the resources and status of a large law firm, whilst offering that personal approach of a smaller company.’

‘Our main contact at Freeths is Simon Baigent. I cannot sing his praises high enough based on the way he has handled our cases in the last 18 months. The first case assigned to Simon was the largest dispute we have been involved in so not the easiest of first cases. A lot of previous solicitors have always held meetings over the phone, even initial meetings. Simon made the time to come to our office and gain a full understanding of how our business operates prior to even discussing the dispute. I have found Simon extremely calm and diligent in nature and he always gives a rounded assessment of the situation before then explaining the options moving forward and his personal recommendation. His handling of our matters are always firm and very comprehensive, such that all issues under his guidance have resulted in a positive outcome for the company.’

‘The team provide an unparalleled level of personalised service combining a deep understanding of our business and expertise which is difficult to obtain elsewhere.’

‘Responsiveness and client awareness in particular from Mukesh Patel, Emma Anderson and Richard Fitzmaurice is second to none.’

‘A diverse and highly skilled team to professionally manage all aspects of business.’

‘Freeths build a very strong working relationship with their clients and this ensures that their advice is relevant and appropriate. With regards to innovation, there have been plenty of developments over the last year – the introduction of a Freeths secondee into our team, the use of automated instruction forms and the use of AI to screen contracts.’

‘Julian Middleton has always been and continues to be a standout member of the Freeths team, dedicated to us as his client through exceptional levels of commitment and ownership.’

‘Rena Magdani is extremely trustworthy, and can be relied on at all times. Her knowledge, commercial pragmatism and attention to detail are very much recognised. She is in effect an extension to our HR team.’

‘David Potter has always been approachable, and has been able to assimilate the complexities of the law quickly and to adapt his advice as appropriate. His advice is solid and practical, underpinned by years of experience which he can draw and apply to different situations.’

‘They always provide a speedy response and have a very good understanding of our business, our culture and our industry. ’

‘Rena Magdani is very professional, fair and commercial with her approach. Rena enables me to think about a different approach whilst ensuring that we remain in line with our company policies, procedures and culture. Rena listens and brings her advice to situations with a solid understanding of the situation. I am always impressed at her ability to remember details of each case, even if we have not spoken for a few weeks’

‘Rena Magdani is a very dedicated partner with scrupulous attention to detail.’

‘David Potter has a wealth of experience, is highly responsive and achieves excellent results.’

‘Deep technical knowledge complimented by commercial instinct. Act with ease on multi-layer structured finance including senior, junior, mezz, pref equity, equity, deep discounted securities.’

‘Chris Freeston – the best all round solicitor in banking, deep technical understanding with instinctive commercial acumen.’

‘Professional, reliable and knowledgeable team. Proactive team and first class for professionalism and advice.’

‘Good relationships have been built between ourselves and Freeths. We know we can rely on their expertise.’

‘The firm is exceptionally professional and I felt that from day one. I was introduced to the firm via word of mouth. From my first conversation with them I felt at ease and like someone was listening and taking me seriously. During lockdown they continued to maintain a high level of professionalism.’

‘The team has been extremely supportive, has recognised the issues we have faced and been very professional throughout the whole process. There has been a strong personal touch, but always with a team available to support in the background in case of need. Strong knowledge of the issues we may face and we were pre-warned of what may or may not happen throughout. A true collaborative approach where all parties we able to input.’

‘Excellent communication and real focus on the client in all the comings and goings of a case. The size of the firm has huge advantages and the breadth of skill has allowed for other colleagues from separate disciplines to be pulled in to support with ease and professionalism. Fluid, appropriate and cohesive ’

‘Karen Reynolds is focused, lovely to deal with, approachable and professional. She takes a real collegiate approach and one feels included in decision making.

‘Jane Williams is marvellous. Precise and an excellent communicator. Treated as an equal always, with a real focus on the person in the middle of it all. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Jane Williams is vastly experienced as a clinical negligence lawyer; she is loved by her clients and feared by her opponents. She has a track record of delivering in group litigation as well as individual cases.

‘Jane Goulding is a tenacious litigator who gets the best results for severely injured clients.’

‘The lawyers at Freeths are incredibly approachable compared to many other firms. They are also unfailingly competent. Jane Williams is exceptional. She epitomises skill and integrity, with a keen strategic eye on getting the best possible results for clients.’

‘Mark Keeley is one of the leading private client litigators in the country.’

‘Freeths are renowned for having an established and experienced team of specialist contentious trust and probate lawyers. They have the resources of a large regional firm to call on and excellent connections in the industry sector. The team members are knowledgeable and approachable.’

‘Mark Keeley leads by example and combines his excellent technical legal knowledge with emotional intelligence and common sense. His skills as a mediator enable him to carry his clients and opponents alike towards a negotiated outcome in even the most fraught family disputes. Robert Hill and Rachel Gaffney also have a wealth of experience and inspire confidence.’

‘Freeths are one of the leading teams in the Midlands. They have real expertise and always sensible and pragmatic to deal with.’

‘The team is well led by Mark Keeley, who is extremely knowledgeable and experienced.’

‘The team lead by the superb Mark Keeley has breadth and depth in offering from the East Midlands. Mark is known for his willingness to accept appointments as Independent Administrator on tricky matters.’

‘Mark Keeley is a top lawyer and mediator. He brings in-depth knowledge of all things contentious trust and probate, with experience and an excellent dose of common sense. All this coupled with good humour and warmth of personality makes him a delight to work with.’

‘Mark Keeley is excellent – both as a lawyer and as a mediator. He is calm, measured and unflappable while possessing detailed knowledge of the practice area.’

‘Judith Speed represented me on a family matter. She was excellent and supported me through the period. Judith is experienced, fair and measured, accurate in advice and paperwork and prompt.’

‘Judith Speed is very well regarded and one of the most senior family lawyers in the area. She is also a family arbitrator. She is known for fighting her client’s cases robustly.’

‘They demonstrate solid legal knowledge, are approachable and adopt a co-operative approach.’

‘Judith Speed adopts a sensible approach to negotiation and is solution focussed.’

‘Judith Speed is a partner who has a sure-footed ability to assess cases and advise lay clients in a way which is objective and yet sensitive to the circumstances in which those clients frequently find themselves.’

‘Freeths are known as one of the top financial remedy specialist firms in Nottingham. They are known for providing a quality service to their clients and undertake complex, high net value financial remedies work.’

‘Judith Speed is the stand out lawyer in their family team. Judith is approachable and knowledgeable and provides excellent legal advice to her clients.’

‘The team work extremely well together and collaborate effectively without the ‘project management’ that sometimes has to be deployed with other firms.’

‘The team at Freeths are very easy to work with and manage to translate sometimes very technical legal documents into quite simple easy to understand terms. This together with a drive to push deals forwards helps us meet our business objectives.’

‘The team at Freeths are easy to contact and make their clients feel important to them and their business.’

‘Great local presence and strong knowledge of our industry and their discipline (property). Personable and accessible team who always look to assist on all matters. Open culture which breeds confidence in their communication internally.’

‘This practice brings the dual benefits of feeling like a friendly family firm while still being a big professional operation. Best of both worlds. They go the extra mile and operate in an agile way to meet with their clients bespoke needs.’

‘The team has a very good mix of experience and expertise with a good balance of seniority. This produces a good value for money product.’

‘The lead partner on our account, Chris Holwell, is an absolute stand-out individual who has in-depth knowledge of our business and the construction industry generally. He is always available and always gives expert advice which we really appreciate.’

‘ They have become an integral part of the team and have become “one of the family”.’

‘Freeths Nottingham is a very professional practice that provides a very personable service. Their people provide great advice and are able to provide multiple solutions to our problems / issues to enable us to make informed decisions. Whatever our decisions, they back us 100%. They are not pushy and are very straight and concise with their advice so we know where we stand.’

‘Extremely good knowledge of environmental, waste and planning legislation.’

‘Emma Tattersdill’s knowledge of the environmental sector and the intricacies between land contamination through planning and waste legislation has been particularly useful. She is able to prepare written briefs that are clearly laid out and easy to understand for non-legal people.’

‘The team have offered excellent support to my business in the short time that I have been with them. Spot on for advice and collaboration.’

‘Paul Brailsford is a real star – I have worked with him many times over the years – he has in depth knowledge and is commercially astute and highly effective.’

‘They stand out as they provide a unique quality service, their advice has been invaluable to me during setting up my business.’

‘They are very pragmatic and respond to my needs excellently. They get to the point and deliver advice in a frank and straightforward way. They accept the challenge.’

‘Emma Tattersdill – extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic.’

‘The planning team is really effective and efficient. Always well organised and well prepared – with a real commercial focus.’

‘Beth Jenkins reviewed a substantial bundle of papers I sent, understood the issues I was concerned with and provided her initial advice very quickly. She had good knowledge and experience of property litigation and was very approachable. She dealt with the proceedings issued and then focused on a strategy to resolve the proceedings effectively. Her costs were entirely reasonable. Overall, Beth provided an excellent and good value service. I recommend her without hesitation.’

‘What makes working with the team great is they just keep it simple. Just a great litigation team at the end of the phone whenever needed with commercial, straight to the point advice, rather than a suite of options. The team are really personable and get genuinely engaged with the issue at hand. And as well as great litigators, we find the team to be great negotiators. They always strike a collaborative, cooperative style to pursue a commercial resolution.’

‘Paul Tomkins makes a visible effort to engage with our sector and his confidence with the market means his advice strikes the right tone.’

‘The experience I have had with Freeths’ Real estate – Property Litigation team has always been positive. Led by Paul Tomkins they work in a very good collaborative manner and are always responsive to their client needs. They have a knack of understanding and explaining complex issues to their client and always recognise the need for a good commercial outcome.’

‘Paul Tomkins is the main person I have worked with. He has a good rapport with his client base and is always responsive and understanding of his client’s needs. I admire his ability to address complex issues and drill down to the crux of a matter to enable the best commercial outcome to be achieved. Paul is honest in the advice he gives, tells you the truth, the facts and options available and does not simply tell you what you want to hear.’

‘I have always found the property conveyancing and litigation team extremely responsive, professional, approachable and they give advice in terms that you can always understand.’

‘Freeths have a good understanding of our requirements and what is fair and reasonable. They are able to allocate productive time to tasks and assist us in driving deals forward.’

‘Freeths are easy to contact and liaise with – they get matters resolved and contracts agreed.’

‘Across the board Freeths are attentive, quick to respond and take a pragmatic stance in relation to all matters. Their advice is provided in plain English, they are easy to deal with and put their clients at the heart of what they do.’

‘Catherine Bell particularly stands out for her judgment and acumen.’

‘They are a firm with a national presence in the clinical negligence market dealing with some of the highest value cases.’

‘I work solely for Catherine Bell. She has a track record of dealing with very highest value birth brain injury cases and is hugely knowledgeable and tenacious.’

‘Overall an excellent clinical negligence department. Give a sense of confidence and expertise to both their clients and the expert witnesses that they instruct. Case management is very well organized and competent.’

‘I work mostly with Carolyn Lowe, who is an excellent clinical negligence solicitor. She has a quiet confidence and competence and has outstanding case management skills. She has excellent judgement in managing difficult cases.’

‘The clinical negligence team at Freeths has real depth of experience, with a number of excellent partners. They are particularly approachable and flexible.’

‘Carolyn Lowe – has a real mastery of the medicine and an eye for the value in claims. Catherine Bell – is a rising star, doggedly determined and willing to take risks for clients.’

‘Greater depth of experience than might be expected in an office of this size.’

‘Duncan Crine is great for a complex professional negligence dispute, where many different interests need to be managed; a cool and wise head in what can be stressful and difficult cases.’

‘Clare Bellis has a great mix for property and professional negligence expertise and goes the extra mile.’

‘Very knowledgeable – they worked very well with us to provide the fullest advice on aspects of farming/estate structure/inheritance planning. Great to work with and couldn’t recommend highly enough.’

‘Iain Davis has worked with our family for many years on matters of farming and property. Over the years he has provided advice on many occasions and has been instrumental in the estate’s structure. The estate has recently been sold and Iain handled all matters throughout the process. He was completely unflappable throughout and every enquiry and problem that came along was handled with great efficiency and sensitivity to our family. He would always ensure that we understood everything fully along the way and he really was an incredibly large part of a successful sale. His advice has been invaluable – his is an opinion that you really want to listen to.’

‘I worked with Tom Walker and his team on a highly technical and complicated corporate and trust restructuring process. The experience that Tom and his team brought to the table allowed this to happen efficiently, extremely professionally and with the end goal achieved in a timely fashion. Advice throughout was exemplary, clear, concise and well balanced. Communications from him and team were superb across the board.’

‘I would thoroughly recommend Tom Walker who provided excellent advice and professional wisdom throughout an exceptionally stressful and complicated two years. Both him and his team were truely dedicated throughout the process. I would further like to recommend Balvinder Jaj, who went above and beyond numerous times throughout the process and without whom we might never have completed on time. He has an innate ability to get on with people and remain calm.’

‘Wide ranging, cost effective and efficient advice to the rural property sector.’

‘Joanne Thomas is an excellent lawyer. She stands out from her peers in other firms as she is very responsive and engaged. She had always thought everything through carefully before we spoke and when she sent me correspondence from the other side, she provided advice on suggested approaches. She listened to my concerns and always found a way forward I felt comfortable with. She is very thorough and her preparation is meticulous.’

‘I have used several legal firms in the last year and Freeths really stood out for their service, professionalism and how easy they made the process. All communication was prompt and clear, billing was very efficient, and I felt that I got really good value for money.’

‘Claire Colbert was brilliant in her capacity as a mediator. She was incredibly professional throughout, and very clear and consistent in what her role as mediator was. She was also very kind and compassionate, and made a horrible process much easier and less stressful.’

‘I used Freeths for mediation purposes. It was good value for money, highly professional and a simple experience. The extensive experience of the solicitor involved made for rapid progress. ’

‘Heather Jarrold-Taylor is an excellent solicitor. Throughout my case she was in constant communication and answered all my questions. She explained each step of the process, what to expect and the possible outcomes. I was consulted on all decisions before action was taken and was given options. Heather is very down-to-earth and was supportive during the court hearings, she made sure I understood what to expect. ’

‘A really efficient and hard-working team. Far superior to other regional firms. ’

‘Joanne Thomas is incredibly dedicated and is always willing to go above and beyond for her clients. Her cases are always meticulously prepared and clients know they are in safe hands.’

‘Rachael Oakes has a deserved reputation as a tough litigator and a fierce advocate for her clients. Claire Colbert is a stand-out individual, she has tremendous judgment, exceptional client skills and a fierce intellect. She is a pleasure to work for, with and against. ’

‘Good collaboration between team members in the practice. Very strong in trusts and wills/probate. ’

‘Expertise, transparency, efficiency and communication. ’

‘A very personal and professional approach. Always available and trusting’

‘Daniel Boyle is an excellent professional providing the best advice in a very understanding and committed fashion.’

‘We found them very efficient, professional and understanding of our needs. They carried out the work very much to our satisfaction.’

‘Freeths have retained the old-fashioned virtues: they maintain good communication and transparency, particularly with respect to billing; and they are responsive to enquiries and professional in their dealings with clients. More than once, they went the extra mile to get a transaction over the line and always remained patient and courteous in their dealings with sometimes difficult clients.’

‘Nigel Roots is extremely experienced and knowledgeable in trust matters. He has a relaxed and easy style which I am sure inspires confidence in clients who can feel (rightly) that their affairs are being handled well.’

‘The team at Freeths went over and above our expectations and provided timely, effective and accurate answers. The service provided by the firm has been paramount in building a relationship between our two businesses and we envisage future referrals, where possible. During the pandemic, it was difficult to adapt at first, but the guidance provided by Freeths led to an almost seamless administration of an extremely complicated estate that spans three jurisdictions.’

‘The team is very commercial and knowledgeable.’

‘Adam Boyd is pragmatic with a good eye for detail. Always offers both excellent commercial and legal advice.’

‘Always available and helpful, with unique solutions to issues that we raise.’

‘The team handles a variety of work very well, from large development work to smaller matters.’

‘A good mix of expertise and experience in property disputes.’

‘Clare Bellis knows her stuff; very sensible and pragmatic, conscious of the right balance when it comes to costs; goes the extra mile.’

‘The firm’s property litigation practice is known for its combination of technical expertise and thoroughness.’

‘A very friendly team who are always approachable and available to assist.’

‘Fantastic team from partner to trainee, everyone is knowledgeable and always happy to assist. They are able to advise on a wide range of sectors due to the breadth of knowledge within the team.’

‘Oliver Jackson is very good at identifying potential problems and deals with them before they cause any issues.’

‘The practice continues to grow, yet remains as responsive and attentive as a small practice. Despite the growing size, I am never made to feel as if I am being fobbed off to more junior members of staff. This provides reassurance that each matter is given due care/attention and that you are valued by the practice.’

‘The Sheffield team is led by Oliver Jackson. Oliver is both attentive and knowledgeable, but more importantly is able (and willing) advice from a commercial viewpoint. Something which is incredibly valuable to those in the restructuring sector. Many legal professionals are capable of providing a myriad of different options in any given situation, but few are prepared to recommend a definitive solution.’

‘Isobel Callahan continues to be a safe pair of hands and is particularly adept at dealing with complex investigative matters.’

‘Freeths are a very strong regional corporate law practice with consistent quality across the corporate team.’

‘Keith Gilbert – a very friendly and decent guy. Knows his stuff with a good eye for detail. Will always do his best for you.’

‘Practical and pragmatic advice. Really approachable team who care.’

‘Phil Baigent is very calm and collected. Focuses on getting the deal done.’

‘The team is very client focused and also very pragmatic.’

‘Keith Gilbert. An outstanding lawyer who is flexible and a pleasure to work with. He explains difficult concepts clearly and will not ‘take points’ for the sake of it. He will always approach a task with the client’s interests to the fore.’

‘Very helpful with queries at anytime and always available on the phone.’

‘Lisa Gilligan has an outstanding grasp of the issues we face and always deals with them in a timely manner.’

‘The team are extremely professional, responsive and helpful. Their knowledge and level of ability has been an enormous help to us, especially during a transitional period.’

‘Lisa Gilligan is tremendously capable and helpful. She is very knowledgeable and always willing to make herself available to provide advice and guidance and has never been anything other than receptive, responsive, friendly and happy to help with any query. Lisa has always been exceptional when representing our organisation in case management hearings and in-person hearings, and in her preparatory work for hearings.’

‘More than most firms we’ve worked with, the team at Freeths are both extremely knowledgeable and at the same time very personable. They’re professional and friendly and take the time to talk through options and discuss opinions. They have also taken the time to properly understand our business and talk specifically about our needs which I find very refreshing.’

‘We work with Lisa Gilligan who is truly excellent. Lisa listens to the detail and gives extremely sound professional advice and guidance. She engages with staff at all levels in the business and externally is a fantastic representative to all manner of stakeholders. Lisa takes a global view of every situation and presents strategies based on a truly in-depth understanding of any problem we face.’

‘The Commercial Litigation team based out of Nottingham is excellent, under the guidance and leadership of Graham Greenfield.’

‘Jade Flint is an exceptional lawyer and is extremely busy with a high level of new business, which evidences her ability to acquire new work and maintain her current client base through the quality of work she delivers. Jade provides sensible, commercially relevant advice to her clients and is not afraid to advise at a early stage and get stuck in. Jade has worked her way up to being just below partner level in a few short years. Graham Greenfield is the managing partner who provides an exceptional level of service and who oversees the busy team seamlessly. ’

‘Strong across the board, very fast to react and go the extra mile.’

‘Graham Greenfield: hugely experienced, tactically really astute, brilliant at getting the best outcomes and deals for his clients.’

‘Personal and bespoke service from the litigation team personnel.’

‘Graham Greenfield is an awesome individual who offers calm , reassuring, pragmatic advice in any situation. His wealth of experience is extremely impressive and he uses it to the full advantage, ensuring the client gets the best possible service. Graham is now a highly valued member of our wider leadership team.’

‘Outstanding leadership and service from Graham Greenfield, litigation partner.’

‘Jade Flint – Understands client’s needs well, can turn work around in short notice whilst remaining thorough, progresses cases well and is a good sounding board when assisting with problematic situations. always provides options. Graham Greenfield – extremely thorough, knowledgably, brings solutions to the table and very good people skills especially in potentially confrontational scenarios. can bring clients at ease very quickly.’

‘Scott McKittrick is technically strong and delivers his law with a reassuring commercial approach.’

‘The strength of the business appears to rest in its people and the relationships they foster with their clients. It closely reflects the level of trust and rapport we aim for with our own client relationships.’

‘Marie Cooper was fantastic at helping understand what can be a complex and worrying issue.’

‘Deep understanding of our business and flexibility.’

‘Harjit Saund stands out in particular for her ability to ‘get the job done’ with minimal input which stems from taking the time to fully and deeply understand the client and their requirements at the outset.’

‘Strengths are its solutions based approach which is refreshing with the ability to solve rather than entrench in long winded and expensive negotiations.’

‘Kishen Ravalia – calm and good at delivering solutions. The transaction that we worked on was immensely complex and Kishen grew in confidence through the process and laterally we did not have to involve the senior partner as Kishen had the points covered.’

‘Trusted, high-quality advice, calm, supportive and excellent value for money.’

‘Very approachable. Big Firm service mentality/experiences but with mid-tier pricing. Well credentialed team able to draw upon extensive prior experience.’

‘Francis Dalton is an approachable and very pragmatic lawyer. He is able to see beyond the legal framework and provides strong commercial advice.’

‘Tom Rowley employs a methodical approach: effective and efficient. Very good at dealing with the other side.’

‘Clear, concise, and good value for money.’

‘The firm seems to be growing in strength and position in the marketplace. Lawyers have always been engaged with us from the outset, proactive and responsive. Freeths is able to progress projects very effectively and to an exceptional standard. This remains the case when dealing with demanding and time-critical, complex projects and on major procurements.‘

‘Freeths team is highly skilled, responsive and client focused. We have used Freeths for many years so our recent experience of others is limited but we did use a few other major firms last year when in joint ventures. Without hesitation I would regard Freeths as providing a better service, particularly on responsiveness and client management.’

‘Ian Rowson is responsive, experienced, considered and excellent at managing relationships and challenging situations.’

‘Nathan Holden is excellent. Responsive and knowledgeable.’

‘Sound, pragmatic, commercial advice. Great understanding of the client’s business and what makes them tick.’

‘Simon Hobbs manages cases exceptionally well. He is able to see the bigger picture and understands/appreciates what matters to the client. Provides sound legal advice with sensible and effective strategy planning.’

‘Tom Holden is thorough and detailed.’

‘Good mixture of breadth and depth of expertise and experience.’

‘Duncan Crine is a very cool and wise head, which is particularly valuable in a complex and highly charged dispute. He has a good breadth of practice which gives him wide experience.’

‘Valerie Warman – I have always found her to be very knowledgeable and highly professional. She is highly professional and knows her subject in great detail. She is able to get over difficult concepts in an accessible and understandable way which makes reporting back into the business much easier.’

‘Fantastic approach, always responds in a timely manner, able to point us in the right direction if help in other areas are required. Always so helpful.’

‘We have been with Freeths for some years and have found them to be quick to grasp the latent points of the negotiations as required.’

‘The team are able to provide a complete service even if that means bringing in colleagues from other offices. The team are very aware of their skill set and where within the overall firm they can source additional skill sets as required.’

‘Laura Brown is an excellent solicitor but has an extremely sensible commercial approach. She brings a breath of fresh air to every project.’

‘I have worked with a lot of lawyers over nearly 30 years and Philip Gray is amongst the very best.’

‘Patrick Whetter – so approachable even when contacted out of the blue. Extremely helpful and ensures a timely response to whatever is required.’

‘Freeths has a strong team with access to a broad range of skills. In the last year I have dealt with many different members of the team on a significant number of matters, and the quality of work and customer service has been consistently high. Billing has been excellent, well tracked and well presented.’

‘The individuals I deal with stand out because of the quality of their work and their levels of responsiveness. I have worked with many firms but the level of attention is really excellent.

‘Kirstin Roberts takes the lead on our account and she has been absolutely stand out. Always available when I need her, quick to respond, strong communicator, highly knowledgeable on a broad range of subjects.’

‘A very commercial law form that provides clear, pragmatic advice and does not get caught up on legal debates for the sake of it’

‘Excellent service with great knowledge.’

‘They have an exceptional ability to deliver results in a sensible manner, without delay and bespoke.’

‘Freeths team are very approachable, helpful and engaging. They take time to understand your needs and then act on your behalf as if it were theirs. We haven’t been using Freeths that long. They were introduced with others when we were going through a sale/MBO. We opted for Freeths for their skill, professionalism and personality. We have taken advice on on HR and commercial matters, which his been delivered swiftly and articulately. In terms of innovation, they are very collaborative and proactive.’

‘The team worked well and supported each other well when needed, if someone was not immediately available another team member made contact to keep us informed or answer questions, great teamwork.’

‘Freeths and a specific few members of their team are truly leading in service, commitment and ability.’

‘Stephen Hadley has a very high level of knowledge, experience and the ability to provide the best advice, ensuring a greater level of success than is generally found elsewhere.’

‘Strong East and West Midlands-based legal team.’

‘John Jeffreys is a strong local restructuring partner.’

‘John Jeffreys is an outstanding partner who can balance legal and technical guidance with commercial advice.’

‘Strong restructuring experience and credentials.’

‘Technically excellent, commercially savvy and cost-effective – a great combination.’

‘Strong practice in the mid-market with a good selection of corporate clients.’

‘John Jeffreys is a very seasoned practitioner and is well known in the local Midlands market – I am very comfortable recommending him.’

‘We have worked with Freeths now for a number of years on complex projects through an SPV. The team are practical and knowledgeable and are able to apply those two aspects together to secure the optimal solution for the client.’ 

‘Excellent staff with great knowledge and ability. They know the sector and clients really well and can provide bespoke tailored advice quickly, efficiently and pragmatically.’

‘They are extremely commercial and very responsive; you get no-nonsense, practical advice at every turn.’ 

‘James Larmour is a great commercial lawyer and a pleasure to work with. You can expect timely, practical advice delivered with a wry sense of humour.’

‘Kirstin Roberts is very knowledgeable, personable and client focused.’

‘James Larmour is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer. His advice is always technically sound, pragmatic and commercially focused.’

‘The local government team at Freeths always offer practical solutions, explained in a really clear and unassuming way, and do everything with a positive, can-do approach. For me what has stood them apart from other firms is how they work closely with us, always have time for any question and invest in building solid and supportive relationships with us and our clients to the point that they feel like our colleagues in another office who have our back.’

‘Nathan Holden is my go-to lawyer for local governance advice. He always has time, can unravel all the issues in hand to find a practical solution, while appreciating the political dimension of our local authority legal work and always explains it all in a clear and jargon-free way.’

‘Have developed an excellent understanding of the world within which they offer advice and legal assistance. A long history of working within this sector has developed strong grounding and background/context to allow for good, early decision making.’

‘The firm provide an unparalleled and comprehensive IP service, assisting with multinational projects and complex licensing arrangements.’ 

‘Simon Barker – readily available to provide advice on a myriad of different issues related to IP law.’

‘Simon Barker – top notch understanding of the commercial and legal issues in the IP field.’

‘Iona Silverman – wonderful client handling skills.’

‘They are like part of the team, they truly invested an amount of time into our business at the beginning and looked at the longer term relationship.’

‘They invested the time into us at the early stage and we have been with them over 5 years now.’

‘Freeths provided exceptional service in the following dimensions: Legal skills; Communication; Focus on the case; Responsiveness; Flexibility.’

‘The Freeths team were capable, available and effective in materially assisting us in achieving our objectives.’

‘Peter Crawford was the senior most person involved in our case and he impressed with his intelligence, experience and focus on achieving the best outcome.’

‘Claire Wallis was the person with whom we had the most contact with and her communication skills, in particular the ability to communicate legal issues clearly to the layman were most helpful.’

‘Smaller law firm that has the capability for dealing with large scale litigation, often with an international angle.’

‘Gary Duffy has worked on a few matters for us. He is great at helping us with our litigation strategy and his written responses are exactly on point for tone and content. He is clearly experienced and enjoys his work which gives us confidence in his advice.’

‘Creative thinking when dealing with complicated matters.’

‘The team has good commercial awareness. They provide clear and concise advice and have a cost-efficient approach. Billing is transparent and commensurate to services provided.’

‘Gary Duffy has provided excellent support throughout the pandemic. Without his sound legal advice and assistance on strategy we would not have been able to come out of this unscathed.’

‘First-rate firm for commercial litigation/dispute resolution not only in Sheffield, South Yorkshire but also nationally. The team is very experienced, practical, down to earth, and good value.’

‘James Berry: an excellent lawyer with wide experience and a measured practical hands-on approach. Ciaran Dearden: a good lawyer, very hard-working and good with clients.’

‘Great team. Laura Short does a fantastic job.’

‘Freeths is an established presence in the contentious trusts and probate market. They enjoy a solid reputation and are highly regarded among their peers.’

‘Laura Short is an invaluable contact of mine and I regularly refer clients to her when I cannot act due to conflict. A case is always improved by having her onboard.’

‘Laura Short is a complete professional and her breadth of knowledge and experience is reflective of the high quality of work her reputation attracts. Laura is able to calmly and confidently navigate the most complex claims and settle the most anxious of clients. Laura is one to watch as her technical prowess combined with her pragmatic approach is a winning combination for clients‘.

‘Mark Keeley is an institution in the contentious trust and probate world, and commands the respect of all who know him.’

‘A really approachable and knowledgeable firm.’

‘Laura Short combines excellent legal knowledge with excellent negotiating skills and gets really good results for clients.’

‘Freeths certainly know their stuff on environment law! Penny Simpson is the leader of a great team.’

‘Penny Simpson has an unparalleled grasp of environmental and habitats regulations and would rate her as a market leader in this field. She has a forensic attention to detail and an ability to deliver pragmatic solutions.’

‘Direct and clear advice in an informal and formal manner as necessary. Approachable and friendly, but professional and courteous. Able to quickly understand complex situations and to provide appropriate advice in a timely manner and to budget.’

‘Penny Simpson has an impressive knowledge of protected species legislation and experience of working on a broad range of projects for various clients, allowing Freeths LLP to provide efficient and comprehensive advice.’

‘Freeths is very much a people practice.  There are two stand out individuals I shall name. Melanie Williams has the ability to recall facts of the case and use them with regards to the relevance of the topic under discussion. Melanie has a talent to interpret the facts and has the ability to see how they directly effect the client both personally and in the aspect of law. Melanie brings an analytical mind to the discussion, enabling clear understanding of the case and direction. Robyn Hemmings can examine a case with the ability to focus on the pertinent points. This talent brings comfort to clients as they feel in safe and assured hands‘.

‘Great expertise and technical knowledge at all levels. Jane Maitland‘.

‘Natasha Molloy is vastly experienced, dedicated and knowledgeable. She ensures that the team adopts the highest standards for client service and fully understands the responsibilities that they have with regard to the investment of claimant settlements. A thoroughly professional team who prioritise their clients’ needs. Natasha is able to manage client expectations whilst ensuring that the right financial strategies are implemented. Dealing with clients who lack capacity can be challenging but she manages the balance between clients demands and financial responsibilities. She has implemented these high standards across her department‘.

‘Extremely client centred and personable. Good communication and quick to respond to emails and messages. Natasha Molloy puts the client first and works really well with all the team‘.

‘I instruct Natasha Molloy and her team. They took over a complicated COP matter with the minimum of fuss. They gained the confidence of the client in no time and have been thoughtful and extremely reliable ever since. Natasha – A very cool head who is able to strategically plan matters whilst dealing with individuals in sometimes trying circumstances. Arranged a large scale adaptation with skill and care‘.

‘Experienced team that cares as well as serves the clients. Melanie Williams is the stand out candidate as she is caring as well as very capable‘.

‘Exceptionally experienced and dedicated staff with a vast array of service areas to call on when needed. Relatively young team and dynamic and ambitious. Natasha Molloy –  Excellent presenter on her areas of experience. Manner with clients is exceptional. Dedication to always doing the right thing and such a caring and professional attitude to her clients‘.

‘Phil Baigent makes you feel reassured when dealing with any of the challenges we face.’

‘They explains issues very succinctly, are able to communicate with clarity and are very easy to deal with on a day to day basis.’

‘Very pragmatic and knowledgeable.’

The team at Freeths are extremely helpful, knowledgeable and always available to their clients. The team is diverse with the right mix of age, gender and race. Their recent support to client has raised their profile in the sector.’

‘Client focused, knowledgeable and easy to contact.’

‘The have an excellent understanding of the sector.’

‘Freeths are highly impressive instructing solicitors. They have a wealth of internal resources and it is clear that there is a committed team of people working on a case where appropriate. They have a high degree of experience and professionalism which shines through.’

‘They use the strengths of each team member, whatever grade, to provide the best advice without thinking about maximising the fee.’

‘The team has a very clear alignment with what a client wants in insolvency.’

‘The clear top of the department is Joey Byrne, who has an edge on service in about 5 levels – best advice/most commercial/fastest response of any lawyer I deal with.’

‘I have worked with Miles Hacking. He is always available and responds quickly with sound commercial advice. He is an excellent lawyer.’

‘The team has a real depth and breadth of insolvency experience and deals with a number of large or complex corporate and personal insolvencies.’

‘They are robust and very knowledgeable and assist me with my insolvency advice. They are different from their competitors in that they listen to what me as the client says and they model their approach to take account of that.’

‘Strength in depth in quite a technical field (telecoms). Good understanding of how local authority projects work e.g. how seemingly minor problems can actually escalate quickly in a local authority context.’

‘In Luke Hopkins, Joei Chung and Andy Nichol, Freeths have what I consider to be the best commercial property legal team around, and I deal with many. A combination of excellent knowledge, fantastic service, a pragmatism borne out of their confidence in their own judgement and ability, and a desire to get the job done, finding solutions rather than problems.’

‘They are contactable, proactive, knowledgeable about the lending process as a whole and have a desire to help get this job done. ’

‘Andrew Nichol approaches his work with enthusiasm and efficiency and is without doubt the most professional and commercial lawyer I have ever come across. He engages with his counterparts when in negotiations with a practical, can do attitude which has always led to excellent outcomes.’

‘The range of expertise, knowledge and experience is remarkable, we feel a great sense of support and comfort knowing Freeths are there to support us. The employment advice, guidance through a restructure and two grievances have taught us alot as an organisation.’

‘Freeths are meticulous in their approach to each case and they have exceptional communication skills.’

‘Toni Hudson deserves a big mention; professional, methodical, timely, supportive, engaging –  we feel a great sense of comfort when Toni is involved and advising, and have been really impressed with the service provided.’

‘I have always found Christopher Sing to be exceptional due to his ability to see right to the heart of the matter, bringing his experience and expertise to the front and ensuring the best possible outcome in each and every scenario.’

‘Freeths are extremely knowledgeable and at the same time very personable. They are professional and friendly, and take the time to discuss opinions.’

‘Toni Hudson is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She is genuinely compassionate which is very important to the ethos of our business and has represented us on a number of occasions, and has been brilliant on each occasion.’

‘Angela Bowman has a wealth of knowledge and experience when dealing with contentious probate matters. She is sensitive when dealing with family members but also maintains a professional, no-nonsense approach.’

‘Shoosmiths team know their practice area and how it applies in the charity environment. They are responsive, pragmatic and expert.’

‘Angela Bowman is extremely sensitive but is a fierce negotiator. Her ability to pull out key facts to support defensive positions helps us achieve swift outcomes.’

‘Complete mastery of the field, and an unrivalled service to clients’

‘Angela Bowman has for many years been regarded as undoubtedly the finest contentious trust and probate specialist in the region, offering a service which rivals and usually exceeds that of the top London and international firms. She is particularly valued by the most discerning of clients – charities, both national and local. The excellent senior associate Mandeep Chima is cut from the same cloth, and is carving out an excellent reputation.’

‘Shoosmiths have been more prepared than some other firms that we have dealt with, to undertake work on a pro bono basis. This has been much appreciated by us, seen as an indication of sound business acumen and genuine support for our charity and its mission. Consequently it has led to other fee paying work being awarded to the firm.’

‘Much care and attention to detail and a good business-related understanding of the operating environment we work in as a not for profit organisation.’

‘They have always provided a responsive service, often informing us of changes to charity legislation and best practice prior to others.’

‘Robert Nieri goes out of his way to explain legislation and especially how it is relevant in certain cases.’

‘The team has the unusual combination of highly specialist expertise and a practical, commercially minded approach. In my experience, legal practices tend to be one or the other and it’s rare to find lawyers who have both. This makes them particularly effective at delivering complex real estate/public sector projects. They also have a concentration of market leading experts in public/private collaborations, developments and regeneration projects.’

‘Dan Cuthbert is one of the best property litigators in the country and certainly in the South West. He is experienced, astute, very balanced and commercial yet always wants to do the best for his clients by trying to find the best angle in any dispute.’

‘Duncan Tringham is strategic and solution focussed, deploying a wealth of experience to resolve the many challenges which inevitably arise on complex developments and public/private collaborations. He understands how local authorities think and work and he has navigated many of them through difficult issues and projects that would deter others. His endless energy and calm and measured approach are just what you need to get the projects done and he somehow seems to maintain a good sense of humour even when you are negotiating the completion of a deal at 3 in the morning!’

‘Emilie Criddle – She is thorough, pro-active and determined. She provides a bedrock of support to the team, quietly and effectively completing her tasks to keep the projects on track. She always seems to be a step ahead of me anticipating and delivering what needs to be done.’

‘Solid grounding in engineering enables the team to get to the technical heart of the issues quickly and ensure that the right questions are being asked and answered.’

‘Innovative thinkers, especially around litigation funding. Dynamic leadership and very capable associates.’

‘Highly regarded firm seen to go the extra mile for clients. Well regarded in providing expert legal advice in an affordable and approachable way.’

‘The team at Freeths is dynamic. Quick to adapt to the bumps in the road that litigation inevitably brings – either by unique approaches to funding or with swift and precise legal analysis and practical, outstanding commercial advice.‘

‘Raymond Joyce is very experienced and has a keen sense of the strengths and weaknesses of a case at an early stage. Josh Middleton is detailed and focused on his investigation, and a good lawyer to boot.’

‘Good knowledge of insurance law and practice. Michael Hoskins a truly excellent  ‘up and coming’ associate.’

‘I have worked with Louise Wilson, who is an exceptional litigator. She can manage difficult clients and complex processes with ease, and is a good team player whilst also a strong leader, independent and efficient. I would not hesitate to recommend her.’

‘Richard Coates is a sharp thinker and experienced litigator. He sees opportunities and has had a strong working knowledge of the third party funding market. As part of that, he looks to deploy effective funding solutions providing clients with access to justice, where otherwise it might not be possible. He is one of the strongest lawyers in the market.‘

‘The team is highly innovative and responsive to needs. Rather than merely tell me the law they understand what I want to achieve and come to me with solutions. The team have also been supportive in structuring fees and payments to suit the transaction,’

‘James Dyson is attentive and has a high level of attention to detail. What makes James stand out is his commercial understanding both of what the client wants to achieve but also what works for funders and how to get to a solution that works for all parties. James is always approachable, communicates in a no-nonsense way and focuses on pragmatic solutions.’

‘Mark Keeley is one of the leading private client litigators in the country.’

‘Freeths are renowned for having an established and experienced team of specialist contentious trust and probate lawyers. They have the resources of a large regional firm to call on and excellent connections in the industry sector. The team members are knowledgeable and approachable.’

‘Mark Keeley leads by example and combines his excellent technical legal knowledge with emotional intelligence and common sense. His skills as a mediator enable him to carry his clients and opponents alike towards a negotiated outcome in even the most fraught family disputes.’

‘Freeths are one of the leading teams in the Midlands specialising in Contentious Trusts and Probate. They have real expertise and are always sensible and pragmatic to deal with.’

‘Mark Keeley is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He is well supported by Max Orbach.’

‘Mark Keeley is excellent – both as a lawyer and as a mediator. He is calm, measured and unflappable while possessing detailed knowledge of the practice area.’

‘Mark Keeley is a first-rate litigator. A good mix of legal know-how and common sense.’

‘Freeths have an exceptional team that combines a large firm ethos and professionalism, and technical knowledge with the more consumer-friendly approach often found in smaller firms.’

‘Alex Johnson is very accessible and always open and transparent in his dealings. He is very knowledgeable in his subject matters.’

‘During the Covid-19 pandemic, meetings were not possible and still we were able to work remotely and efficiently. Freeths has nominated a single point of contact who then calls upon other colleagues depending on the expertise required to deal with the specific issue in hand.’

‘They provide straightforward and clear advice on which decisions can then be discussed and taken. Alex Johnson has been great in dealing promptly with the questions and issues put to him.’

‘Very good lawyers. Calm, aggressive and proactive in commercial disputes.’

‘Lindsey Clegg. She is stand out- head and shoulders above her peers. An excellent commercial litigator. Magic Circle quality but outside London.’

‘The team at Freeths worked tirelessly in helping me and my team achieve the right result. Nothing was ever too much trouble and all the Freeths team were very proactive with their communication.’

‘Freeths are far more advanced than their contemporaries in that their business model is based on working as a valued partner. Freeths lead the pack in this regard working a modern and mutual way.’

‘Dean Hill, as well as being legally excellent as you would expect, Dean is a great communicator and understands situations quickly. His tactical approach is excellent and you have real confidence that he will not only support you, but do it in a professional way.’

‘I have found their Leeds dispute resolution practice to be distinguished by the professional and experienced manner in which they handle complex litigation. In this they exceed the capabilities of the rivals of which I am familiar in the area.’

‘James Hartley is a very experienced litigator, who is “City quality’. Chloe Oram is an up and coming associate who is clever and attentive to detail, and has a great future.’

‘I believe the team are well rounded and between them are able to support with all issues, support and advice. The team is very responsive and discuses the rationale behind their advice.’

‘The individuals at the firm are very knowledgeable and they support with sector specific issues. Individuals point you in the direction of recent developments and how it could effect the business which allows us to be proactive and prevent issues.’

‘The team is friendly, approachable and available when we need support, often working to tight deadlines.’

‘Tom Draper is a reliable source of support for us, and he understands our ways of working. He is available whenever we need him and he is always able to deal with issues quickly and effectively.’

‘Very efficient communication both within and outside of normal working hours. Excellent availability of partners and associates, very punctual with legal documentation.’

‘Tom Draper – Highly articulate, ability to view cases from different perspectives, very professional yet down to earth no nonsense approach, Knowledgeable with the best interest of the clients aims always in view.’

‘I think it provides a great service and the lawyers make a great effort to familiarise themselves with the business and give practical and easy to follow advice. This has been of enormous help to me over the past year or so.’

‘I work mainly with Toby Pochron – he is really good at getting back to us, he provides great practical advice – he has been a life saver this year and saved me so much time and helped with really complex problems within our workforce. Being able to contact him at the drop of a hat has meant that a lot of the stress has been lifted! Can’t recommend him too highly.’

‘The combined expertise of fee-earners in their offices means that they are able to give advice on the full range of local government legal needs whether it be for routine matters (eg – acting on Right to Buy instructions) or large matters (eg – judicial review).’

‘The team deal with things practically, not over-complicating issues and explaining the legal aspects in an understandable way. They are able to offer practical advice and find solutions to any issues encountered.’

‘Jonathan Crew unequalled service over many years. Fast to respond, not looking for problems which don’t exist. Excellent advice.’

‘Prompt service, commercially aware, reasonable fee scales and always available.’

‘Jonathan Crew provides a very professional and speedy real estate service for us. He knows our requirements in respect of property transactions having used him for many years, which greatly reduces conveyancing times.’

‘John Flathers of Freeths LLP has been impressive on a recent high value and complex sale, and on a subsequent instruction regarding an option to purchase. John was very reliable and communicative. He would undoubtedly be our first port of call on any matter going forwards.’

‘Attentive, commercially pragmatic and realistic in their advice and billing.’

‘John Flathers is a consistent source of of sensible advice that you can rely on.’

‘The team consistently demonstrates commercial nous, industry understanding, and determination to secure the best outcome for the client.’

‘Joseph Hale (partner): He has great experience and understanding of the construction industry, takes a hands-on involvement in the case, and genuinely cares about getting the best outcome for the client.’

‘Freeths in Leeds has managed to collect an incredibly strong group of people, which makes them a very impressive team.’

‘Very good team. Very strong knowledge of the construction market. ’

‘Joseph Hale – a very clever and experienced partner, who has a good sense of humour. ’

‘Diverse pool of solicitors, covering a wide range of issues. Assisted my business on many issues with UK projects and foreign clients.’

‘I do believe Joseph Hale provides exceptional service. Joe has exceptional NEC knowledge. His communication and engagement skills are exceptional. These attributes, supported by his significant operational knowledge allow him to get at the key facts and circumstances very efficiently.’

‘Sarah Griggs is a trusted expert in delivering on acquisition requirements.’

‘The team are always available and provide pragmatic and commercial responses. They have supported us by allowing us to collaborate and learn more about how they work.’

‘With both the challenges and the opportunities that the recent pandemic has brought to fruition, this last 18 months has been our busiest to date. Freeths’ advice and legal insight has always been held in the highest regard by our company directors; but we can confidently assure others that our navigation of the recent waters, has been far simpler and far more manageable as a result of the close partnership we have built with both Sarah Griggs and Matt Stephens. Both, with the support of their respective teams, have been innovative in their approach to some of the most testing of situations.  It is very much a ‘can-do’ attitude, one that looks for innovative solutions, one which is proactive and one which sits hand in hand with our focus on creating sustainable and profitable retailing of the future.’

‘Sarah Griggs – I never hesitate to recommend her. Commercial and knowledgeable in dealing with all aspects of the acquisition process.’

‘Charlotte Rees-John understands our business and is therefore able to offer us advice which is tailored to the culture we operate within. Her responses are always timely, her communication clear and in plain speak and she operates in a way which not only protects the business in the moment, but also provides ‘learning’ moments so the team are supported for the future.’

‘Sarah Griggs and Matt Stephens are both exceptional.  Professional. Honest.  Responsive.  Innovative thinkers.’

‘Freeths focuses on common sense law – solutions to problems rather than legal jargon.’                 

‘Iain Bowler is a first-class operator who solves problems.’

‘Rebecca Sawbridge – dedicated, passionate, knowledgeable, approachable – to name a few. ’

‘Availability, excellent communication skills. Able to provide practical solutions to issues while ensuring legal compliance’.

‘Approachable; always provides sound advice and guidance including where that advice is to exercise caution. Identifies and advises where proposed courses of action may lead to difficulties. Advises on the level of risk and potential consequences while providing a range of possible options’.

‘Freeths LLP has never let us down no matter the diversity of the advice we seek. No matter the topic the high level service either from the firm directly or from its global network remains consistent. I have been fortunate to have the support and expertise of Rebecca Sawbridge in several business that I have been involved with. The availability she offers to our business is truly exceptional and her advice always pragmatic and accurate’.

‘Very commercially minded –  understands the requirement to bring to a fast conclusion’.

‘Peter Gavin recognises that issues must be dealt with quickly enabling the organisation to concentrate on the business’.

‘We have developed excellent working relationships with both Peter Gavin and Lynne Ingram in particular, and their support, expertise and guidance is always spot on. They have spent the time to know the individuals, relationships and organisation to ensure that their advice is within the context of the environment’.

‘The team are by far the most responsive I have worked with. ’

‘Mitchell Ball has been excellent. Nothing is too much trouble and his response time is superb. All done with a smile too which makes a big difference. Mitchell is very good a distilling complicated legal matters into something that we can understand and use. ’

‘Freeths has a complete service combining planning, finance, development and L&T which integrate well together to provide a total solution to all property deals regardless of size and complexity. The firm offers good value for money for the service and level of expertise provided.’

‘Mitchell Ball is the standout real estate partner. He works quickly and effectively to meet any timetable set. He has the ability to get to the nub of issues providing straightforward, pragmatic and understandable advice.’

‘Very impressive indeed. Very tough fighters, but practical and commercial in their focus.’

‘David Marsden is an impressive litigator and strategic thinker.’

‘Small niche private client office led by Mark Heppinstall who is measured , meticulous, modest and methodical.’

‘The team is known for offering practical solutions to complex problems and punches above its weight in terms of the skillset within the team.’

‘Mark Heppinstall is someone I have respect for and who stands out due to his encyclopaedic knowledge of family law.’

‘Mark Heppinstall has been a very supportive and caring lawyer. He has been understanding and sensitive to the unusual and painful circumstances that I have found myself to be in. He is able to clearly see my perspective and has been able to see and to inform me of all sides of the situation in  detail and with clarity.’

‘Mark Heppinstall: a very able lawyer with a bright future.’

‘Mark Heppinstall is a very pragmatic and practical advisor, with an excellent bedside manner with clients.’

‘Mark Heppinstall is an exceptionally competent, technically astute lawyer who has a broad practice. He gives excellent advice and manages his clients’ expectations well.’

‘Mark Heppinstall is the standout individual within the team and displays all the attributes you would wish to see in a family lawyer. Clients and opponents praise his technical knowledge and practical skills along with excellent client care skills.’

‘Solicitors fall into two categories – those who tell you what they are going to do and those who work with you to determine the optimum course of action. Philippa Dempster and her team definitely fall into the latter category.‘

‘Philippa Dempster is approachable and has a razor-sharp intellect; she is also always available, and never in any doubt that I am the client and they are the professional adviser.‘

‘Philippa Dempster is open to out-of-the-box approaches to issues proposed by a lay client. But, most importantly, she gets results!‘

‘Rob Bruce and Jennifer Roe – good legal and practical skills, easy to work with and to coordinate inquiry work.’

‘Good all-round knowledge of planning law. Also, provided detailed yet easy to understand response, which allows us to make a decision with all the information.’

‘Rob Bruce has provided first-class planning advice throughout. He has very good legal knowledge, is equally good in applying it, is very thorough and very quick to respond. He also has very good communication skills.’

‘Freeths legal team do not hide behind a desk like so many other firms. They fully engage with the client to understand the issues and collectively work with you to find a solution.’

‘Excellent at progressing loan documentation. Great knowledge and commercial views. Overall, deals require less input from our side and transactions are more efficient.’

‘What makes this team unique is they combine expertise and knowledge with a great personal touch and really understand both their work and their clients. They are professional, completely tuned in to the client’s specific needs and always a pleasure to deal with.’

‘A key positive is that when an issue arises or a decision is required, they provide advice and guidance rather than simply requesting us as the client to make a decision. We receive the benefit of their knowledge and understanding of the sector and similar transactions.’

‘Richard Williams is a brilliant lawyer and is able to offer pragmatic and commercial solutions in order to ensure a successful transaction is achieved. He has grown his team and has gone from strength to strength, bringing in some high-profile clients for the firm over the last few years. Helen Jones is also a very capable and technically strong member of the team.’

‘Chris Freeston has a perfect balance of technical expertise and commercial acumen.’

‘I have worked with both Richard Williams and Ed Hall. Richard is an excellent lawyer but also very personable and down to earth and I can see why he wins and retains clients. Ed is easy to deal with and is a very good lawyer. They are both very good communicators.’

‘Great team. Laura Short does a fantastic job.’

‘Freeths is an established presence in the contentious trusts and probate market. They enjoy a solid reputation and are highly regarded among their peers.’

‘Laura Short is an invaluable contact of mine and I regularly refer clients to her when I cannot act due to conflict. A case is always improved by having her onboard.’

‘Laura Short is a complete professional and her breadth of knowledge and experience is reflective of the high quality of work her reputation attracts. Laura is able to calmly and confidently navigate the most complex claims and settle the most anxious of clients. Laura is one to watch as her technical prowess combined with her pragmatic approach is a winning combination for clients‘.

‘Mark Keeley is an institution in the contentious trust and probate world, and commands the respect of all who know him.’

‘A really approachable and knowledgeable firm.’

‘Laura Short combines excellent legal knowledge with excellent negotiating skills and gets really good results for clients.’

‘Mark Keeley is one of the leading private client litigators in the country.’

‘Freeths are renowned for having an established and experienced team of specialist contentious trust and probate lawyers. They have the resources of a large regional firm to call on and excellent connections in the industry sector. The team members are knowledgeable and approachable.’

‘Mark Keeley leads by example and combines his excellent technical legal knowledge with emotional intelligence and common sense. His skills as a mediator enable him to carry his clients and opponents alike towards a negotiated outcome in even the most fraught family disputes.’

‘Freeths are one of the leading teams in the Midlands specialising in Contentious Trusts and Probate. They have real expertise and are always sensible and pragmatic to deal with.’

‘Mark Keeley is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He is well supported by Max Orbach.’

‘Mark Keeley is excellent – both as a lawyer and as a mediator. He is calm, measured and unflappable while possessing detailed knowledge of the practice area.’

‘Mark Keeley is a first-rate litigator. A good mix of legal know-how and common sense.’

‘Freeths have an exceptional team that combines a large firm ethos and professionalism, and technical knowledge with the more consumer-friendly approach often found in smaller firms.’