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Freeths LLP Offices

Freeths LLP
3rd Floor
100 Wellington Street
LS1 4LT
England
Visit website 0845 077 9570 0845 077 9571

Rachael Yates

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0845 077 9578 rachael.yates@freeths.co.uk

Work Department

Construction.

Position

Partner in the construction team, specialising in the management of construction and engineering claims. Working with clients from all sectors of the construction industry and advising in adjudications, mediation, litigation (in the Technology and Construction Court) and arbitration (both domestic and international).

Career

Trained Freeths; qualified 2001; joined Hammonds 2003; moved to Addleshaw Goddard LLP 2005, promoted to managing associate 2007; rejoined Freeths LLP as a partner 2014 to date.

Education

Kenilworth School; Bristol University (1998 LLB (Hons)); Nottingham Law School (1999).

Leisure

Playing hockey and running, gardening with her children and a re-kindled love for table football.

Lawyer Rankings

Yorkshire and the Humber > Real estate > Construction

Freeths LLP stands out for its ability to handle a large volume of disputes, with clients in the energy, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors in particular instructing the team to handle claims related to damages, defects, contract breaches and accounts. The team is also active on non-contentious procurement work, assisting clients such as Travelodge and Glenbrook with a number of developments. Practice head Rachael Yates is a key contact for energy and utilities clients seeking advice in disputes, and Dominic Canning is recommended for his advice on contracting matters.

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