Simon Baigent > Freeths LLP > Leicester, England > Lawyer Profile

The property litigation team at Freeths LLP works on a wide range of disputes, including those surrounding business leases, dilapidation, covenants possession claims and forfeitures. Paul Tomkins leads the national team and has extensive experience in lease renewals, dilapidation claims and break clause issues. Simon Baigent is an expert in restructuring and insolvency matters for clients with property portfolios, while also supporting landlords with insolvent tenants. Managing associate Beth Jenkins regularly handles trespass and possession claims, service charge disputes and forfeiture and termination matters.

A ‘leading firm in the East Midlands’, the commercial dispute resolution team at Freeths LLP works with both local and national clients on a mix of contentious matters, including shareholder disputes, commercial contracts issues, professional negligence, and restrictive covenants. Simon Baigent is known for his expertise in insolvency and property litigation, while Emma Anderson handles complex proceedings stemming from employment, professional negligence, and shareholder disputes. Other key names to note include Richard Fitzmaurice, recommended for his expertise in injunctions and restrictive covenants. Practice head Mukesh Patel passed away in February 2023.