Freeths LLP > Nottingham, England > Firm Profile

‘They are very user friendly and establish good relationships with all sides of a transaction very quickly. There is a clearly joined up use of cross-discipline teams and an impressive full-service offering.’

‘My experience with the Corporate Team has been one of engaging with individuals who have specific skills and experience in specialist areas, and of working together, acting collaboratively and collectively for the client.’

‘John Heaphy – cares passionately about get the right outcome for the client. But never forgets that sometimes a bit of humour can be very effective in breaking down barriers.’

‘John Heaphy is a very pragmatic and commercial lawyer who uses his experience and expertise to add value to transactions. ‘

‘A very impressive group. I have experience of most of the larger Leicester firms, and I consider Freeths to clearly be the best commercial disputes team in the city. In terms of approach, they are a very close-knit team which works closely with counsel.’

‘Simon Baigent is a calm and considered partner with very strong technical skills and strong client relationships.’

‘Emma Anderson is very experienced and has great judgment. A very personable lawyer who is great with clients and counsel.’

‘A leading firm in the East Midlands with an impressive list of clients. Plenty of resources from other offices if needed, and plenty of commercial savvy applied to each and every case.’

‘Very knowledgeable team, always look for solutions, and have dealt with numerous complex matters over the years. Very reliable.’

‘The team at Freeths LLP is amazing, very knowledgeable and always available to satisfy our internal needs in terms of policies or administration.’

‘All individuals contacted have excellent skills and knowledge. I have worked with the Partner Rena Magdani for many years and I never had any problems with her advice. Always available to answer queries!’

‘We have been consistently pleased with the quality of advice and service from Freeths’ Employment team, whether in relation to Employment Tribunal work or ADR. We would highlight their collaboration skills and responsiveness as particular strengths.’

‘David Potter has a wealth of experience.’

‘I have used the services of the team at Freeths for many years and recommend them.  The team are always able to provide pragmatic advice and support and are highly responsive. Their expertise and experience is very much valued.’

‘The expertise and support on usually complex employment issues has been of the best quality. Their advice is practical, and they have a clear understanding of the needs of employers and local government.’

‘The team are totally client focussed working collaboratively and with full line of sight to the client, taking time to understand both the claim/case and the background/context. A thorough understanding of the law with up to date caselaw knowledge and respect from the local courts helps the processes immensely.’

‘Rena Magdani has been an excellent person to work with – her knowledge, experience and expertise, along with being extremely responsive, is really appreciated.’

‘Freeths has been amazing dealing with my complicated medical negligence case. They have an incredible team of lawyers who are competent, professional and yet also personable and approachable for any questions you may have. Their knowledge and experience shines through at every stage. You can tell that they have a great work ethic and work really well as a team. What makes them truly unique in my opinion is there balance of complete professionalism but at the same time treating the client as a human, and being a human themselves.’

‘Jessica Atkin has been my lead lawyer since the beginning and I cannot say enough good things about her. Her knowledge on the field of clinical negligence is outstanding. She is a great listener, but also ruthless when she needs to be and can cut through any of my waffle to filter out anything that is irrelevant to helping us move forward with the case.’

‘These solicitors have a lot of experience in managing catastrophic injuries and particularly brain injuries. I would highly recommend them for their expert knowledge and skills in this highly complex and specialist area’

‘Freeths is a stalwart of excellent personal injury and clinical negligence claims in the East Midlands.’

‘Jane Goulding understands the problems her clients face post-accident, how complex the world of litigation is to them and how to gently guide them along their claim with clarity and expertise. A Legal 500 ‘Hall of Fame’ lawyer for very good reason. ‘

‘Paul Balen is part of the clinical negligence furniture in the UK. A pioneer of the use of mediation in such cases, it highlights his drive and determination to remove, as much as possible, the adversarial side of litigation. He is a lawyer focussed on finding answers rather than having arguments.’

‘Jane Williams has been a leading clinical negligence lawyer for almost 30 years. Jane is driven to do the very best she can for her clients, pulling together her team to achieve exceptional outcomes. It is always a complete pleasure to work with Jane, who gives clear advice and instructions, having thought of every angle and implication.’

‘Jane Goulding is one of the best claimant PI/ clin neg solicitors in the country. Her attention to the best interests of a difficult and complex client base (brain injury, often children or protected parties) is extraordinary, and she goes well beyond the usual professional norm for her clients.’

‘The team at Freeths are my go-to for this practice area. Always extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic in their approach and their client communication and flexibility in working with us and accommodating our clients’ needs has always been a cut above. The diversity of skills and experience within the team makes instructing them an easy choice as they can cover all bases on complex projects. Where there have been elements that are outside of their remit or jurisdictional capacities, they always have tried and tested recommendations/referrals for us which is greatly appreciated.’

‘The partner led approach is brilliant and service levels together with response times second to none.’

‘Very knowledgeable and willing to assist.’

‘There is real quality in the firm, their ability to understand Local government political environments and to help you to navigate the associated challenges is what sets them apart.’

‘The lawyers are very knowledgeable and experienced in their respective fields and brought new and innovative ways of dealing with the issues.’

‘Their breadth of knowledge and professionalism.’

‘The team is large enough to deal with the work that we put into them, but also small enough that the partner gets involved in most of our projects fairly closely.’

‘Professional, efficient and knowledgeable and well resourced team.’

‘The construction practice at Freeths has a depth of talent we haven’t found at any other firm. They are responsive and dynamic in dealing with any matter for which we have sought help, and have always achieved good results. You know you are in safe hands with Freeths.’

‘John Kelly has a no nonsense approach to finding pragmatic solutions. Reassuringly this pragmatism is built on a foundation of deep technical knowledge combined with many years of experience. John has been an indispensable resource when dealing with complicated contractual situations, as well as a pleasure to deal with.’

‘We have used Freeths for over 20 years and have always received an excellent service. They have taken the time to understand our business and how we operate, particularly our appetite towards risk.’

‘Chris Holwell, the Head of Construction, manages our account and has done for many years. He has an excellent knowledge of our business. Chris always presents his advice in a clear way that is easy to understand, often citing appropriate examples to emphasise the point he is making. He brings a pro-active approach to problem solving, often setting out the different options available to us and explaining the risks and/or benefits of each one.’

‘The Construction team at Freeths have assisted us in compiling our standard forms of amendments to construction contracts plus template consultants appointments. On each of our developments these are used as a starting point and Freeths provide useful and proactive advice when there are any departures to the standard terms.’

‘Chris Holwell is particularly good, he has good knowledge of construction contracts, current issues and is commercially astute offering us proactive and good advice in a timely manner.’

‘John Kelly in particular is an outstanding Lawyer: very sharp, diligent, measured and knowledgeable.’

‘The construction practice at Freeths is excellent. They understand the commercial issues facing developers and they have a collaborative and pragmatic approach to developing the necessary contractual requirements of a development project, without over complicating the process.’

‘The Planning team lead by Paul Brailsford are extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with and have a very successful track record. I have worked with them on a number of complex projects and highly recommend them.’

‘Paul Brailsford is the stand out person. he gets involved every step of the planning journey and is an excellent communicator.’

‘The team have a unique understanding of commerciality and the complexities of the planning system therefore ensuring they get the best result for their clients.’

‘Paul Brailsford – Planning Team Leader is an outstanding performer in the field. He uses his in depth knowledge to guide the project team to produce exactly what is required to bring about a successful result. A thorough professional in his approach and backed up by a specialist team to work on Statutory Agreements as part of the process.’

‘Very knowledgeable, pragmatic and quick turnaround on work.’

‘They are certainly confident in front of planners which can be a key advantage where you might be up against it.’

‘A cohesive and effective team, with good communication ensuring that nothing gets missed.’

‘Paul Tomkins is excellent. Pragmatic, decisive and adaptable.’

‘The strength of the Freeths litigation team is their collective knowledge and experience. It is evident that the team work closely together and collaborate on matters.

‘Paul Tomkins – A great client manager, always open to feedback and genuinely interested in the needs of our business and what matters to us.

‘Edward Pickard – encyclopaedic in litigation know-how and gives prompt, reasoned advice and recommendations which enable us to make commercial decisions and pace and keep up with the needs of the business.’

‘Probably, the best regional firm in England for prop lit.’

‘Paul Tomkins is an industry legend. Clever, canny and client focused.’

‘Edward Pickard is bright, solid and dependable.’

‘The breadth of service has always stood out for us. As a legal team they always have someone that can solve almost every legal problem as a business you might face.’

‘Natalie Drought at Freeths provides us with an excellent service and understands our client needs. We have always dealt with her and have never had anything other than fantastic service.’

‘The team are practical, pragmatic and commercial.’

‘Very experienced lawyers. Strong client care and service.’

‘James Cowell shows exceptional dedication and drive to get issues resolved and deals complete. Jonathan is a very experienced practitioner, able to drive deals in the right way.’

‘Experienced team and good operators with well-integrated offering across corporate, commercial, property and employment. Responsive and pragmatic on a transaction aiming to apply a commercial lens to their legal advice.’

‘James Cowell, commercially-minded lawyer who is able to focus on pertinent points and drive a transaction forwards.’

‘Sensible, practical, commercial and well-balanced advice.’

‘A very comprehensive law firm with a good breadth of expertise across the company. They are always available at short notice and provide excellent advice, guidance and documents with senior people always at hand. Strongly recommend this firm.’

‘Our key partner is Tom Walker. He is always very good at listening so he has a proper understanding of the brief before he starts any work. The work he produces is always excellent and he is not afraid to tell you clearly when what is being asked is outside the scope of what can be done and vice versa.’

‘Freeths’ knowledge in venture capital and corporate is outstanding and cannot be faulted. Their billing and fees are also competitive. They have a diverse team (working with us are mostly female and LGBTQ lawyers which we encourage and support).’

‘Malin Savnberg Larsson is very commercially savvy, and practical. She also works efficiently and has been great at supporting and managing our UK-based deals.’

‘Rebecca Howlett manages the team very well. She is incredibly responsive and dedicated. Offers assistance and makes suggestions for change. Feels like an extension of the in-house function.’

‘The people are what makes this practice unique. Always taking the time to get to know you and so that they can always advise in the right way.’

‘Rebecca Howlett is an absolute diamond. She always the taking time to listen to the bigger picture, not just the area you need advice with. Always follows up just the right amount so always a pleasure to hear from her.’

‘Rebecca Howlett was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable and engaging. Rebecca was patient in her explanations and detailed when required, whilst ensuring our goals were met in a timely fashion.’

‘Excellent and helpful team.’

‘Catherine Bell is a tenacious and efficient force for her clients.’

‘Well organised team with a varied caseload within this area of specialism. Not afraid of difficult cases which they fight tenaciously to get a good result for the client.’

‘Very well led and professional team. I always get the impression that the junior lawyers are well supported and confident in their work. They seem to enjoy working with Freeths. The claims are always particularly well run. Great empathy and compassion for the clients.’

‘I work with Carolyn Lowe who is highly experienced and very impressive.’

‘I have worked with many of the junior lawyers who appear very confident and well supported. There is a strong sense of confidence with Freeths. The team work with with great sensitivity and compassion, which is critical and greatly appreciated by the client.’

‘Catherine Bell is incredibly diligent, determined and committed to her clients. She is highly intelligent and vastly experienced in the field of birth brain injury, Her technical knowledge is second to none and makes her stand out from many competitors. I would rate her in the upper echelons of the clinical negligence solicitors I work for.’

‘Clare Bellis brings an unusual mix of both property litigation and professional negligence experience and expertise at a level that enables the firm to complete with bigger players in those areas.’

‘The team was most attentive with suggestions made and highly skilled at all levels from trainees to partner.’

‘The team were outstanding overall.’

‘When collaboration was needed from other members within the organisation, the work was carried out seamlessly and efficiently.’

‘The team made themselves readily available and responded quickly to any queries. The communication between individuals of the team appeared excellent.’

‘Freeths is particularly good in relation to family planning and land promotion for development. I have found Freeths have a very good knowledge and are very thorough in each department I have worked with.’

‘For land development promotion agreements, Iain Davis is excellent. He is well experienced and has very good knowledge, acting in a professional capacity.’

‘Iain Davis is exceptional in many ways, he has superb expert knowledge in his field and is extremely efficient.’

‘Laura Czaspski sets a wonderful example of professionalism in all matters.’

‘Excellent advice. Very high-quality work. Extremely pragmatic’

‘Freeths is a first-rate regional firm in this area. They are frequently brought in as independent trustees and executors where there is irreconcilable conflict amongst the existing parties, which is testament to their experience and skill.’

‘Their vast knowledge means that they are well prepared for every difficult situation which might arise. The firm also has a very strong non-contentious team which is invaluable in supporting with tax and trust advice where, as is often the case, it is needed in a litigation context.’

‘Excellent combination of knowledge, judgment, and empathy.’

‘A tremendously strong team which interlinks seamlessly with the non-contentious experts in the firm such as the massively experienced Sarah Foster.’

‘Sally Goodger is excellent and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Sally Goodger brings a wealth of experience to the team, having particular aptitude for clients in the charity sector.’

‘Sarah Foster is both deeply experienced and direct and practical in her approach. Sally Goodger is hard-working and unflappable even in the most stressful situations.’

‘I feel that Louise Lewis and her team are immensely supportive and caring about the position that their clients are in and incredibly kind. She is an exceptional person and that radiates through her team. All very smart and diligent practitioners who make sure that the work is explained and gets done with sympathy and speed.’

‘I know that I am supported and cared about whilst making rather difficult decisions with my family.’

‘Louise Lewis clearly has a strong academic interest in the law she practises and I am aware that she has spoken at and led conferences. She will say if she wants to consult a colleague on a particular question and will tell me if she has new advice to offer as a result. Perhaps above all she brings to what are often difficult topics great human sympathy and understanding of family life.’

‘Dedicated, committed team. Creative and thoughtful, highly responsive, clear and transparent billing, very solutions oriented, great personal touch, and passionate about supporting their clients.’

‘Louise Lewis, an outstanding, highly articulate and dedicated lawyer who is passionate about supporting her clients and providing solutions and value, is a thoughtful and a collaborative problem solver, generous with her time, and very approachable in her working style. Louise is a complete pleasure to work with and a stand-out lawyer working in a very strong partnership.’

‘Lisa Mark-Bell was very professional and knowledgeable in advising me on my will, which had several international aspects. She was also very personable and listened to my questions and responded to them in a way I could, as a lay person, understand. The will was done and dusted within a week and I would highly recommend her.’

‘The Oxford office has a good team of experts able to help potential private and rural clients with all their personal and property needs whether that be a well drafted will, some specialist trust advice or a property transactions ranging from the simple house sale to a more complex transaction involving development or commercial land. They are fast and efficient.’

‘Lisa Mark Bell is very approachable and easy to work with. Practical, pragmatic and dedicated to finding solutions for her clients. She is friendly and efficient.’

‘Extremely professional but always maintaining a commercial view of the issues involved.’

‘First-class legal advice, a firm which understands its clients and fosters an exceptional working relationship.’

‘Lucy Bradban is incredibly enthusiastic and committed to obtaining the very best outcomes.’

‘We receive excellent service from Freeths. They are responsive, supportive, and knowledgeable.’

‘They provide a top-class service and do so in a practical and personable way.’

‘First class legal advice at a sensible cost. A firm which understands its clients and fosters an exceptional working relationship.’

‘Adam Boyd – an expert in his field. Incredibly knowledgeable and always determined to deliver the best outcome for the client.’

‘Clare Bellis and Rosalyn Shephard – both very dedicated and client focused. They give clear practical advice.’

‘Clare Bellis brings an unusual mix of both property litigation and professional negligence experience and expertise, but at a level that enables the firm to complete with bigger players in those areas.’

‘The size and experience of the Freeths team is very impressive. The team is technically astute, but they never lose sight of the commercial realities of any given situation. They get full marks from me!’

‘Clare Bellis is excellent. She is very competent, but also easy to deal with. Clare’s attention to detail and technical legal knowledge are second to none. I would highly recommend!’

‘Very knowledgeable in the care sector. Approachable. Good value. Provide real solutions to issues that are both pragmatic and realistic. As a team, well rounded and experienced.’

‘Phil Baigent: Very good corporate lawyer and great with detail.’

‘The team is one of the most proactive in highlighting potential issues before they become problems. Their foresight and diligence has allowed us to navigate complex processes with innovative and energetic solutions. They work collaboratively with all departments within the business whilst navigating centralised and regional structures within which we work.’

‘Lisa Gilligan has helped us navigate several processes over the last couple of years. Lisa has made various recommendations to not only streamline processes but also recommended solutions which helped us achieve cost savings. Lisa is always responsive and open to discussion before formulating a best course of action.’

‘Every interaction and transaction was guided by professionalism and customer service. We knew we could trust and rely on this firm and their ability to guide us as their clients.’

‘Lisa Gilligan helped us successfully on a number of occasions. Lisa has an incredible way with people, not only the people she represents but also the people that she is up against. She is very good at making everyone concerned feel at ease and like she is in control, albeit in an amiable way. She is very clear about how things are going to proceed, not only in terms of the case but also in terms of billing. We could not recommend Lisa highly enough and would happily recommend her to anyone.’

‘Lisa Gilligan was responsive, accountable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone that asked and we do plan to utilize her for future legal needs, should they arise.’

‘Good knowledgeable team’

‘Strength throughout the whole team in legal knowledge and application.’

‘Jessica Lees is a brilliant lawyer and very impressive with her management of difficult opponents.’

‘The team is dynamic, experienced, forward-thinking and collaborative.’

‘Jade Flint has always been the standout member of this team. Jade is able to take on a huge amount of work as she is very focused and organised.’

‘Freeths has a strong Midlands Team. They are well regarded in the local market. They have good quality clients.’

‘Nikki Aston is a star. She is a really capable and well regarded financial remedy lawyer. She is pragmatic and professional and looks after her clients.’

‘Freeths are a large national firm but with a strong East Midlands presence, which is being built further by new recruit Nikki Aston.’

‘Nikki Aston is driven, compassionate and dedicated to doing her absolute best for her clients.’

‘The people working for the firm are extremely knowledgeable.’

‘Service provided by Rahul Kotecha was outstanding, quality of work was exceptional.’

‘Having a professional contact who is both knowledgeable and efficient is a real bonus for our clients and practice. Marie Cooper has provided an excellent insight to clear, unambiguous legal guidance to our corporate and personal clients.’

‘Rahul Kotecha is very helpful and he has gone the extra mile to get things done. He knows his stuff. In my experience he has been the best solicitor so far in the 50 years plus of using lawyers.’

‘Very experienced in planning law. Came up with innovative ways to overcome a section 106 issue we had.’

‘Everyone at Freeths gives sound, clear, concise, legal advice and I always feel they fully answer our queries. They are aware of the legal issues that are important to us. They have taken time to familiarise themselves with our internal procedures and ways of working, and they always make themselves available to assist accordingly.’

‘Robert Bruce takes time to provide advice and updates in a way that we can easily apply to our planning work. He has been particularly mindful of and expert in helping us navigate the complexities of our case. All the lawyers we worked with are extremely supportive to us in dealing with complex, often high profile cases and I have always felt confident in their work. They are always 100% professional and discreet. They have provided crucial support in helping to get difficult matters resolved under high pressure situations.’

‘A growing team that has managed to retain all of its talent in a competitive market over the last decade. Every individual is a specialist in insolvency with their own further specialised skillset within the field.’

‘Joey Byrne has seen and done everything. He still has hands-on involvement in an active caseload that benefits from his in-depth knowledge. His judgment calls are second-to-none. Matthew Kelly is unflappable. He has excellent attention-to-detail and does not lose a winnable case. Miles Hacking is excellent at client management and is able to deal with urgent matters very well.’

‘The team has a varied approach but is always pragmatic, practical and commercial. They work alongside clients, providing sensible answers to complex scenarios.’

‘Kevin Pinkerton and Miles Hacking make a very good team. They work well together and provide a great service.’

‘The Freeths team has a number of dual-qualified solicitors and insolvency practitioners. It has specialists dealing with contentious and non-contentious work and has a very strong reputation for both.’

‘Kevin Pinkerton is a dual-qualified solicitor and insolvency practitioner who has outstanding client relationships. Kevin is intelligent, commercial and easy to deal with. Joey Byrne is a well-respected litigator with a reputation for his no-nonsense approach; he is a recognised a leader in the field.’

‘The team is large enough to deal with good-sized cases, but small enough to really offer the personal touch. There is a great deal of experience in dealing with contentious claims in corporate and personal insolvency, particularly arising out of tax schemes.’

‘Joey Byrne is a very experienced partner with a very good commercial sense for how to resolve cases. Chris Ali has acquired particular experience in relation to complex IVAs.’

‘The team are focused and client orientated. They take time to listen and give good and accurate advice, including realistic prospects for choices of action.’

‘The team is very confident, competent, professional, and hardworking – this applies equally to Tom Holden and Simon Hobbs.’

‘First class legal advice, a firm which understands its clients and fosters an exceptional working relationship.’

‘Simon Hobbs is a superb litigator who never misses the important details and always has a watchful eye on the long term strategy when dealing with a case. He develops excellent relationships with clients to fully understand their needs.’

‘Tom Holden is an incredibly hardworking lawyer who fights hard to push for the best outcome for the client.’

‘Will Richmond-Coggan is excellent on data law issues. Very knowledgable.’

‘Caroline Watson has real depth and experience. Very pragmatic and approachable.’

‘First-class legal. A firm which understands its clients and fosters an exceptional working relationship.’

‘Tom Holden is an incredibly hard working lawyer who fights hard to push for the best outcome for the client.’

‘Caroline Watson is a go-to commercial litigator.’

‘Christopher Sing is very capable. He is personable and has a wealth of experience in employment law.’

‘Fully engaged team that is responsive to the diverse requirements of a group that is spread all over the UK.’

‘Very knowledgeable about their subject area. Understanding customer needs. Attentive and thorough.’

‘The practice is unique, pragmatic and focused on getting the right result. They are a people business and really focus on having the right people to support its clients.’

‘Christopher Sing stands out above others. His knowledge and skills along with his ability to find the right result are second to none. His whole team are equally able and willing to find the right result.’

‘Extremely professional, couldn’t get better advice, you can be confident it’s the right advice! Freeths’ customer service is consistently good, they still have that family feel.’

‘The team are always approachable, empathetic, down to earth and inspire confidence. They listen and engage very well. You feel a genuine partnership with them. The team provides excellent guidance and advice.’

‘Christopher Sing is an excellent lawyer and is reassuring. He is very approachable and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.’

‘Danielle Beesley was really kind, supportive and professional when dealing with my case. I valued her honesty and ability to clarify all aspects of my case so I was able to easy understand and stay in control of the situation.‘

‘Gavin Scott is exceptionally hardworking and proves a great service to his clients. He is good with both financial remedies and children act matters. He provides sensible advice and will always go the extra mile.’

‘Tom Burgess is a very capable lawyer who is able to quickly cut to the heart of an issue and provide robust advice.’

‘Joanne Thomas is one of the most dedicated and diligent solicitors I work with, and is always willing to go the extra mile for her clients. Her advice is always practical and sound.’

‘Gavin Scott has an effortless charm to his persona which belies a commanding grasp of his cases and an ability to find a way to achieve the best outcome for his clients. His preparation of cases in the lead up to a hearing is superb and makes my life as a barrister so much easier when representing his clients.’

‘Heather Jarrold-Taylor is wonderful to work with – she is responsive, organised and generally on top of things. She clearly takes a lot of time to ensure she is aware of the client’s aims and wishes, but gives sensible advice.’

‘Freeths LLP is always a reliable firm. You know that you will get good quality representation and sensible advice.’

‘Tom Burgess is kind and understanding with clients, always providing sensible and practical advice. He is organised and reliable when it comes to court documents and deadlines.’

‘We have found Freeths to be a pro-active firm. They will point out potential problems with an area of our business before it gets to a stage where fire engine practice becomes necessary.’

‘Practical and pragmatic advice. Thorough and yet also converse plainly. Tight, well-experienced team.’

‘Laura Brown is an extremely proficient lawyer who has a no-nonsense straightforward approach to problems and delivering advice.’

‘Patrick Whetter is a joy to work with. He is capable, knowledgeable and approachable. I am very confident in his ability to get the job done and his representation of me as a client. Patrick understands our needs and the challenges that we work with.’

‘We receive an excellent service from Freeths – responsive, supportive and knowledgeable. While most of our work is in one area, they also have a wider team we can access if necessary and this has been useful to us on more than one occasion.’

‘The two solicitors we deal with regularly are Philip Gray and Kelly Sawyer and they are outstanding; responsive, supportive and knowledgeable as well as willing and able to explain legal issues and terminology in everyday language which is very welcome.’

‘A very focused and sensible approach that suits my business, Freeths deliver often complex legal advice and support delivering it in a straightforward and easy to understand manner.’

‘Laura Brown leads on projects and is skilled on bring colleagues on board when specialist input is required outside of Laura’s remit.’

‘The individuals are brilliant but they also quickly and effortlessly combine to act in concert when required to provide synchronised and mutually reinforcing advice.’

‘Duncan Tringham in particular is outstanding and great to work with. You can always rely on him to keep everyone on track and to maintain the momentum on a deal.’

‘The team at Freeths has been exceptional in every way.’

‘Duncan Tringham has been the lead partner now for a number of years and on a number of projects, all of which have been exceptional.’

‘The team at Freeths has been a huge support on all things concerning our telecoms legal matters including guidance through a (successful) tribunal.’

‘All of our contacts within Freeths are brilliant. They go above and beyond with their work for us.’

‘The individuals are brilliant, but they also quickly and effortlessly combine to act in concert when required to provide synchronised and mutually reinforcing advice.’

‘Duncan Tringham is outstanding, and great to work with. You can always rely on him to keep everyone on track and to maintain the momentum on a deal. He has an unerring ability to quickly get to the nexus of the issue, to add insight based on extensive experience, and to shift the focus from the problem to the solution.’

‘Duncan is pragmatic, professional and proactive. He is an integral part of the team delivering a very large and complex project.’

‘They have remained steadfastly approachable, dedicated and committed to providing the best service that they can with their team of specialist advisors. Their ability to collaborate with changing technical support teams, council leadership changes and a dynamic political and economic environment has been second to none.’

‘Duncan Tringham has been an outstanding character and member of the team. He has a particular approach to managing the client with absolute tact and diplomacy. He is, without a shadow of doubt, a most capable partner.’

‘The team are very responsive and pragmatic in working with us to deliver a tailored service. The team are able to call in different departments, but the corporate department co-ordinates this in a project manager capacity.’

‘I’d like to specially mention Tom Brown, Mohammed Abbas, and Baljit Atwal for their dedication in getting a deal over the line and providing constructive solutions to mitigate any issues.’

‘Good personal touch with access to partner-level knowledge at all times.’

‘Nigel Gardner provides solid commercial advice and pays careful attention to detail. Nigel manages expectations well and delivers ahead of anticipated timescales, keeping you up to date throughout.’

‘Freeths delivers a market-leading combination of technical capability, commerciality and personal service. Access to senior members of the team is prioritised and the level of service is exemplary.’

‘Lee Clifford is an absolutely incredible partner. His ability to cut to the issues, understand what is important for his clients, and he delivers first time, every time. To get the level of capability and personal service is unusual and highly valued.’

‘Freeths has a high proportion of really effective lawyers with a commercial approach to getting to the right result. Highly recommended.’

‘Louise Wilson has an extraordinary ability to get to the core of a matter right away, with an analytical approach which leads to direct and clear advice. Louise is extremely effective and gets results.’

‘Josh Middleton is an associate whose abilities are far greater than his years. He is sensible, commercial, and proactive.’

‘Agile, pragmatic litigators who also bring a personal touch. Strong at managing group litigation and keeping everyone on side.’

‘Richard Coates is excellent at developing relationships with clients and has strong commercial instincts.’

‘Michael Hoskins has a thorough grasp of the detail and the legal issues and is quick to identify and articulate avenues of argument and potential pitfalls and to provide clear analysis and advice.’

‘Josh Middleton has a good eye for detail on the law and in the evidence, both in terms of adding value with good points and spotting where the issues may lie. He is commercial and understands how the court may approach things, whilst still fighting for the result that his client seeks.’

‘High technical knowledge, fantastically personable to work with, they always make themselves available, they are proactive, and they have a very impressive client base who use them for everything.’

‘Experienced, knowledgeable, commercial and pragmatic.’

‘Good value.’

‘John Jeffreys is a hands-on commercial insolvency lawyer with a huge amount of experience.’

‘John Jeffreys always responds quickly, and his work is best in class.’

‘The advice provided was quick, creative and practical. This was needed in respect of a project with a very demanding timeframe and changing legislative requirements.’

‘Reece Ballett was extremely dedicated and committed to achieving our aims. Kirstin Roberts also provides sound advice to make sure that the project remained on track.’

‘What really sets Freeths apart from their competitors is their communication, which in my experience is the best in the industry. I have yet to work with another law firm whose partners make themselves so readily available and so easily contactable. I would not hesitate to use Freeths again.’

‘They deliver top-quality work, are capable of working to strict deadlines, and are good at managing difficult problems and people on the other side of the table. Partner James Larmour in particular stands out. James is extremely personable and a strong communicator.’

‘Freeths Projects and Infrastructure team offers a partner led and delivered service. Clients will secure the full benefit of the team’s experience, which is not always be the case with larger practices. The team is focused on delivery and achieving results for clients, with the minimum of “drama”.’

‘James Larmour is exceptional and fully deserves his recognition as a leading individual in PFI/PPP matters. His clients can have absolute confidence that he will get the job done for them and will have a proactive and sensible solution where any transactional challenges arise.’

‘James Larmour operates in a collaborative, constructive and friendly manner. I have rarely met another lawyer who is easier to get on with and more focused on client delivery.’

‘At the forefront of developments and good market knowledge.’

‘The individuals are brilliant, but they also quickly and effortlessly combine to act in concert when required to provide synchronised and mutually reinforcing advice.’

‘The key strength of the team is that it consists mainly of former local government lawyers who have the “insiders” in-depth knowledge to be able to advise and find solutions.’

‘Nathan Holden in the Local Government team is consistently the most responsive compared to lawyers in other firms, applying his extensive experience and knowledge of local government practices and processes to help find practical solutions, often at extremely short notice.’

‘Nathan Holden’s understanding and sensitivities to local politics and governance issues make him stand out.’

‘Martin Noble is a highly capable lawyer in the soft IP field.’

‘Very proactive and commercial.’

‘Very clear advice, with risks explained and weighted.’

‘Simon Barker offers clear, sensible advice.’

‘The team are highly skilled and experienced, sharing unique insights to solve problems and offer potential solutions.’

‘They are very hands-on and join meetings, supporting our teams and working collaboratively.’

‘They are also very responsive and helped when timescales were tight.’

‘They are skilled, articulate and levelled.’

‘Competitive, risk averse problem solvers.’

‘Peter Crawford brings the main issues to the fore and has a great commercial outlook.’

‘A strong team of commercial litigators who are able to master any commercial claim efficiently and effectively.’

‘James Hartley is incisive and quick to get down to business.’

‘Lindsey Clegg is an exceptional lawyer, strong determined with serious experience and knowledge of arbitration and litigation. Clients from many spheres count themselves lucky to have Lindsey on their side.’

‘Lindsey Clegg – a commercially minded and astute litigator, who has handled a difficult and demanding client very well.’

‘I have worked on numerous cases with Freeths over the years. I would distill the best features of working with Freeths by focusing on three main areas: collaborative approach with counsel, client care and engagement, and diversity of the team.’

‘James Hartley (Partner): Very commercially astute. Makes big and important calls under pressure and in a manner that is calming for a client.’

‘Imogen Randall (Director): Excellent project manager of a case. Even in the most difficult and sprawling of cases, she’s able to substantively be across all issues and run a team in an efficient and effective manner.’

‘Chloe Oram (Senior Associate): Chloe is a pleasure to work with. As she has been taking on more responsibility for running cases in her own right, she continues to exhibit excellent attention to detail and strategic judgment, whilst always being attuned to her client’s needs every step of the way.’

‘Freeths is overall amazing. They provide an excellent service and have different departments that can help with different issues. I would highly recommend them to anyone.’

‘They provide a personal and professional approach with easy to reach partners who treat you as a client.’

‘We would say that Freeths have a diverse breadth of team members, with those individuals having the social and professional ability to communicate with us without feeling that they somewhat sit above us and with the more traditional legal approach. We would particularly mention James Berry, Ciaran Dearden and Gary Duffy.’

‘Dynamic, professional and commercial advice.’

‘Gary Duffy gives sound, tailored, logical and dynamic advice on a wide range of litigation issues encountered in the running of a business.’

‘Ciaran Dearden is a very strong, competent lawyer and easy to work with.’

‘Gary Duffy offers a service beyond his price point, is very hands-on and takes a sensible and commercial view of matters.’

‘The lawyers are down-to-earth and understand that the practicalities of running a business mean you need them to give you pragmatic advice and they have done this very well for us, both in relation to general questions and detailed legal issues over a number of years.’

‘Tom Draper continually gives solid advice on a range of complex employment matters.’

‘The Freeths Sheffield employment team are pragmatic, commercially aware, astute and informed. They have taken the time to understand the intricacies of our organisation to deliver an informed perspective on issues, acting as a true business partner. Knowing our business and what is important to us allows the Freeths team to pre-empt issues proactively, allowing us to address them at the root cause.’

‘Tom Draper continues to build an outstanding employment team in Sheffield. The bench strength of the team from partner down is exceptional and evident in the development and progression from trainees through to senior positions, a responsibility for which Tom Draper takes personal ownership.’

‘Freeths is a modern practice. Communication is simple and understandable, and they are down-to-earth, extremely helpful and make me feel confident.’

‘Toby Pochoran is great to work with and he uses language that helps me understand complex legislation. He never sits on the fence, he always tells me what my options and the risks are and supports me through them. I always feel confident with what I am doing after I have taken advice and support from Toby.’

‘The employment law team at Freeths are knowledgeable, responsive and work in partnership with our internal people and legal teams. They work flexibly according to our specific needs on an issue, positioning their engagement on a case-by-case basis. They are friendly, professional and our go-to employment advisers.’

‘We work with Toby Pochron, who exemplifies everything we see in Freeths. He offers professional and practical advice that is always specific to our business requirements. He works in close partnership with our teams as a truly trusted adviser.’

‘They are personable and very easy to work with. Restructuring and insolvency knowledge and expertise is second to none without the jargon and they work hand in hand to solve matters.’

‘Helen Bates is an expert in her field and kept me informed from start to finish. Very professional.’

‘Open, honest and transparent advice is given. Fee quotes are transparent and adhered to, without any surprises materialising when a bill is received. Most importantly advice is commercially realistic.’

‘Great team on environmental regulation.’

‘It is a true partner-led service it doesn’t just say that it is and a true team where members can dip in and out of projects and the service level, expertise and historical client knowledge is not impaired. Lots of firms say it but few actually deliver that.’

‘Francis Dalton is gifted technically with an ability to distill and explain complicated points and find practical commercial solutions with a really pragmatic approach – a pleasure to work with.’

‘A very collaborative approach where Freeths were commissioned jointly by us and the other party to draft an agreement. This was done thoroughly with risks and remedials discussed and agreed in an open and transparent manner.’

‘Jackie Heeds was very thorough and committed to completing the tasks on hand. She was always available to explain and work through solutions that were acceptable to both the parties.’

‘Great communication and pragmatic when problems arise. Accessibility is key when working with solicitors and Freeths are always on hand.’

‘It’s rare you find good solicitors that put their ego aside for the greater good of the client, but that’s what the team at Freeths provides.’

‘They are very knowledgeable, approachable and fast, particularly Andrew Nichol.’

‘An outstanding commercial approach to real estate legal transactions that cuts through the minutiae of contracts and legal jargon. The team is appropriately results-driven.’

‘A personable and discreet service that delivers results.’

‘The team has a broad level of experience across property and finance departments. The team are small enough to be very nimble which, coupled with their can-do attitude, makes them an attractive proposition when seeking bank-side solicitors.’

‘Typically, the team are accessible, and always available to discuss how best to structure a transaction. They are looking for ways to do a deal, not kill it.’

‘First-class legal advice, a firm which understands its clients and fosters an exceptional working relationship.’

‘Simon Hobbs never misses the important details. Develops excellent relationships with clients to fully understand their needs.’

‘Tom Holden is an incredibly hardworking lawyer who fights hard to push for the best outcome for the client.’

‘The teamwork is excellent, lawyers are almost always available, and when they aren’t someone else is lined up to step in, they do a great job and the client always knows who to contact.’

‘The practitioners are down to earth people it is really easy to build a relationship with. I will definitely instruct them again on our next renewables project.’

‘Rhianna Wilsher is great – she is personable and so easy to deal with. Her knowledge of the industry is great, but she is practical and pragmatic.’

‘The team, especially Rhianna Wilsher, is very personable which makes it very enjoyable to work with them – particularly important on very protracted negotiations that take years, rather than weeks or months.’

‘They are particularly skilled at taking complex technical energy matters (that clients are not well versed in) and explaining them clearly and in practical terms, in a down-to-earth manner which makes it much easier for their clients to make decisions.’

‘They are clearly experienced in the energy market and I value the examples they can bring of their experience from other deals.’

‘Personal, helpful and practical approach.’

‘I would say that the individuals I’ve dealt with have known their topics very well, looked at delivering practical solutions whilst ensuring that I, as a client, am protected.’

‘Freeths is extremely knowledgeable on telecoms and the Electronic Communications Code. Its work is very thorough, and it makes efforts to explain issues in a very efficient, concise way.’

‘Dan Cuthbert’s knowledge is outstanding, and he is at the forefront of all changes and new ideas.’

‘Ella Carroll is very knowledgeable and very thorough with good attention to detail.’

‘The firm is very adaptive and always able to communicate remotely at very short notice, especially by video conference. A very strong specialism in the Electronic Communications Code, and one of the very top firms in that particular area.’

‘Dan Cuthbert is very amenable and highly knowledgeable especially in the field of telecoms and regarding the Electronic Communications Code. He is a pleasure to work with, and a real specialist in that field – in the top two or three partners in the country.’

‘Ella Carroll is a highly efficient and capable associate, especially in the field of telecoms (Electronic Communications Code). She is a real specialist in that field, of which there are not many.’

‘Freeths are undoubtedly one of the leading contentious trust and probate teams in the Midlands. They have strength in depth from Mark Keeley who leads the team, through their various partners and associates. Strong technically but always very pragmatic’.

‘Mark Keeley is an extremely capable lawyer with strong knowledge and tactical acumen. He is very ably assisted by Max Orbach’.

‘Freeths is one my favourite firms and this team is no exception. They really know their stuff and go the extra mile for their clients. They focus on the clients’ aims and deliver’.

‘Max Orbach is excellent and really does his absolute best for clients in all circumstances’.

‘Mark Keeley is a very smart, tough but sensible litigator, who because of his vast experience as a mediator is very well tuned to how to find a good resolution’.

‘The stand out aspect of this firm is the breadth of experience in this field, with excellent resources behind them. They have top quality partners and associates all dedicated to trusts and probate work so that any clients knows in serious litigation they have a heavy hitting team on their side’.

‘Very experienced construction lawyers working in small teams who have a pragmatic approach to achieving resolution of disputes in the most effective way for their clients.’

‘Alex Johnson: what stands out for me is his approach to the challenges, keeping an open mind to and exploring possible options before deciding on a course of action and not sticking to a “cookie-cutter” methodology.’

‘The team are innovative and have strong technical capabilities. They have been able to identify innovative solutions for complex issues.’

‘Kim Jones is personable and attentive, ensuring excellent client services are delivered.’

‘Nigel Jones has strong technical knowledge and is able to identify innovative solutions for complex issues.’

‘Freeths provides a team with a combination of strong commercial understanding of small and medium-sized entities with great technical knowledge of pensions law.’

‘Kim Jones is a very personable partner, with great communication skills and commercial acumen.’

‘Nigel Jones is a really good lawyer who combines technical capability with the ability to create practical solutions.’

‘Mark Heppinstall is an excellent solicitor. I have known him for many years and I find him very knowledgeable and thorough.’

‘Mark Heppinstall is extremely down to earth and not confrontational in any way. He works hard to find a solution.’

‘Sarah Scullion has been a very good and astute addition to the team at Freeths. She shows great expertise as a more junior solicitor and is collaboratively trained. It is clear that he has a real knack for family law. Her client care skills are excellent.’

‘I have worked on a number of occasions with Mark Heppinstall. He is approachable, and I have found him to provide helpful and timely input when called on.’

‘I have worked with Mark Heppinstall and Sarah Scullion. They are both extremely committed individuals with a high level of client care and able to deal with the most complex of cases in an efficient and sensitive manner.

‘They offer an excellent client service – with a strong team having knowledge of the law; how to effectively address the issues and good back-up and resources.’

‘Mark Heppinstall is a good negotiator, but a strong fighter, when required.’

Sarah and Mark are extremely thorough in their preparation, are able to manage clients’ expectations and provide high-quality advice. It is a pleasure as counsel to receive briefs from this firm, as I know they are always comprehensive and detailed.’

‘The team are a joy to work with. They provide easy to understand, pragmatic advice and work with me to obtain the desired end result efficiently and effectively.’

‘John Flathers provides practical advice which is easy to understand and works with me to achieve the results I require.’

‘Very much on top of all the details. Very familiar with procedural aspects of litigation, arbitration and adjudication. Excellent on the technical detail.’

‘A very, very solid offering. They should be the first port of call for anyone in the area (or further afield).’

‘We have been working closely with Freeths LLP for a few years now. Freeths have been reviewing all our non-contentious construction legal work during this period. We find Freeths to be diligent, helpful, forthcoming and proactive.’

‘Marie Mulligan is diligent in her work and can be counted on for a clear and concise reporting of the issues in hand. Marie has managed to understand the legal issues and risks associated with our business when advising us on the matters that are crucial to us as a company. This enables her to prioritise the issues for us, and any meeting with her is efficient and productive.  I have never had the feeling there is any bit of information she is not completely savvy in. It is a pleasure working with Marie and the support she is offering to us is unmatched.’

‘Freeths always look for practical solutions that make commercial sense. The construction team are all very approachable and easy to work with, even in the most challenging situations.’

‘Racheal Yates offers exceptional attention to detail and is essential in construction disputes.’

‘Concise, direct, clear advice.’

‘Marie Mulligan has exceptional knowledge of her sector. Very clear advice without making matters overly complex.’

‘In-depth knowledge of the law, but takes a pragmatic and commercial view, while providing clear concise advice and options.’

‘Philippa Dempster – a leader in her field, and a great communicator who provides a range of solutions from a commercial angle.’

‘Petya Koycheva is very thorough and provides clear, concise advice.‘

‘Melanie Williams is the head of the team. Melanie has been appreciative, I believe, of our collaborative approach and I feel we work well together in solving issues that arise’.

‘Melanie Williams is an experienced and highly capable practitioner’.

‘I have worked with the CoP team for many years and am always impressed with their dedication and particular attention to detail’.

‘Focused, engaged, personal, and real knowledge of the clients as people’.

‘Freeths CoP team works in a collaborative way with the client, their family members and also the wider professional network. They are approachable and flexible in their approach’.

‘Natasha Molloy heads the service and provides stability and expertise in supporting her colleagues. She has a straightforward approach and is clear and articulate when querying issues or when taking decisions’.

‘Navada Ward is responsive and clear in her manner. She is organised and open to discussion over decisions to be made’.

‘Always keeping the best interest of her client at the front of their minds the team at Freeths offer a professional and supportive service’.

‘A knowledgeable, commercial and accessible team.’

‘Strong communication skills, a commercial approach and a breadth and depth of knowledge.’

‘The team is diverse with a deep understanding of the clean energy market.’

‘Clare King is very knowledgeable and well-connected. She is also very commercially-minded. Liam O’Flynn is extremely bright and passionate about the clean energy market.’

‘The corporate team deliver a very efficient and effective service – they are highly organised and understand the key issues that need to be addressed.’

‘The team is very well-coordinated with a good activity rate, they are very thorough and know their area extremely well. Personable and easy to work with .’

‘Freeths take a very hands-on, practical approach to supporting and guiding clients through agreements. The standout difference for me is that they feel like part of our internal team, they take real ownership of challenges and protection of our interests.’

‘Rhianna Wilsher stands out from the crowd. Without Rhianna’s support and guidance through a challenging set of technical agreements we would not be in the strong position we’re in today.’

‘Our work has been managed by Tom Johnson. He has the combination of substantial experience in these type of transactions and understanding of our business sector, which allows him to support and advise on our negotiations’.

‘I think the team brings different levels of experience and expertise and can rely on each other for support to offer clients an all round legal service’.

‘I have worked with Tom Johnson and sat opposite Iain Bowler, so know them both. What I like is that both operate fairly, whichever side they represent they obviously want the best for their clients’.

‘I am familiar with Tom Johnson from his previous roles at Norton Rose. He is a very capable asset finance lawyer’.

‘Tom Johnson is a very capable and committed asset finance lawyer’.

‘Quick turnaround when feedback required from other internal teams for example the tax team quickly feeding back to the employment team.’

‘I find the team at Freeths incredibly approachable. Emails are dealt with and responded to in a very efficient and timely manner. They listen and are very understanding to our needs and always provide a helpful practical response.’

‘Freeths’ corporate team has real in-depth expertise and delivers an exceptional service in a cost-effective way. They have a sharp focus on identifying our key commercial goals and risk appetite, and tailor the scope of their work and advice to meet that.’

‘Emily Settle and Charlotte Hugo consistently go above and beyond to ensure they are delivering the service we need within the timeframes and budgets we’ve agreed. Both are a highly valued as our trusted advisors. They truly get it, and work as a genuine extension of our in-house team.’

‘The team is very pleasant to work with. The process is simple and efficient. They have full technical skills and know very well their sector of activity.’

‘They are fully client oriented and make complicated matters simple for clients. Especially when we work with them on cross-border UK/French matters. They have made it simple for the non English speaking clients. They have always matched the different schedules/timings and this is much appreciated.’

‘In addition to being knowledgeable, their response times are exceptional, as is the way in which they apply their advice and knowledge to the business of their clients.’

‘Emily Settle and the team are proactive, approachable and instil confidence quickly.

‘Quick results within the shortest possible time. Cross-team analysis and customer-oriented solutions were delivered.’

‘Emily Settle and Lottie Hugo are two individuals I have recently worked closely with at Freeths. They are both very driven individuals, who are strong in managing the process, taking a very commercial approach.’

‘Freeths’ banking partner runs point on most deals, ensuring we are provided the best service. Despite this, their fees are still comparable to other firms not offering the same access.’

‘Freeths has a team of experienced people and blend of skills in property, construction, finance, planning etc to provide expert advice on all types of property transaction.’

‘They have been one of the pioneering law firms to embrace Proptech.’

‘In the Birmingham office, Mitchell Ball is excellent and has a knack of getting to the nub of issues very quickly and providing pragmatic and clear advice.’

‘Mitchell Ball is very responsive and able to meet demanding deadlines.’

‘Well-connected, know each other’s strengths, via technology links with other teams (even geographically distant).’

‘When additional expertise is required, key contacts bring consolidated advice and they are quick to respond.’

‘I really enjoyed working with Nathan Holden, Mitchell Ball and Hannah Greatbatch.’

‘They really push the pace of deals without compromising on client direction and interaction, and without compromising on quality.’

‘Andy Francey always provides balanced advice and different angles where needed, and is available but has a great team, who we’ve learned through experience, we can rely on. Andy empowers and supports his team such that they can give robust and pacey support to clients.’

‘Andy Francey is our main contact. His commitment and dedication is second to none.’

‘Knowledge and professionalism in the planning field are excellent. They have knowledge of local government planning law.’

‘One of the few legal practices that has a dedicated team of planners attached to the team. This gives Freeths an advantage over others because of the collaboration with their expert planning practitioners. It has the capability to provide the entire service in house.’

‘Robert Bruce is engaging and has a wealth of experience. He challenges clients and is realistic about their chances.’

‘Robert Bruce values other people’s opinions and is very respectful; he knows there is often more than one solution to a problem. His greatest attribute is to think outside the box and raise issues no one has even started to consider.’

‘The team has experience, expertise, and enthusiasm.’

‘Robert Bruce stands out. He thinks outside the box and always has the client’s aims in mind.’

‘The team is extremely capable and very supportive. It is viewed by staff as giving good advice and turning matters around quickly.’

‘Robert Bruce is very knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Excellent support from the Freeths team, in particular Emma Brooksbank. They have been able to answer all of our queries and provide the best advice in the given situation.’

‘Emma was quick and efficient. She was confident and clear and undertook the application without delay. It was reassuring to be able to rely on her. I have referred colleagues on to her and will definitely instruct her again.’

‘Freeths are undoubtedly one of the leading contentious trust and probate teams in the Midlands. They have strength in depth from Mark Keeley who leads the team, through their various partners and associates. Strong technically but always very pragmatic’.

‘Mark Keeley is an extremely capable lawyer with strong knowledge and tactical acumen. He is very ably assisted by Max Orbach’.

‘Freeths is one my favourite firms and this team is no exception. They really know their stuff and go the extra mile for their clients. They focus on the clients’ aims and deliver’.

‘Max Orbach is excellent and really does his absolute best for clients in all circumstances’.

‘Mark Keeley is a very smart, tough but sensible litigator, who because of his vast experience as a mediator is very well tuned to how to find a good resolution’.

‘The stand out aspect of this firm is the breadth of experience in this field, with excellent resources behind them. They have top quality partners and associates all dedicated to trusts and probate work so that any clients knows in serious litigation they have a heavy hitting team on their side’.

‘Freeths’ corporate team has real in-depth expertise and delivers an exceptional service in a cost-effective way. They have a sharp focus on identifying our key commercial goals and risk appetite, and tailor the scope of their work and advice to meet that.’

‘Emily Settle and Charlotte Hugo consistently go above and beyond to ensure they are delivering the service we need within the timeframes and budgets we’ve agreed. Both are a highly valued as our trusted advisors. They truly get it, and work as a genuine extension of our in-house team.’

‘The team is very pleasant to work with. The process is simple and efficient. They have full technical skills and know very well their sector of activity.’

‘They are fully client oriented and make complicated matters simple for clients. Especially when we work with them on cross-border UK/French matters. They have made it simple for the non English speaking clients. They have always matched the different schedules/timings and this is much appreciated.’

‘In addition to being knowledgeable, their response times are exceptional, as is the way in which they apply their advice and knowledge to the business of their clients.’

‘Emily Settle and the team are proactive, approachable and instil confidence quickly.

‘Quick results within the shortest possible time. Cross-team analysis and customer-oriented solutions were delivered.’

‘Emily Settle and Lottie Hugo are two individuals I have recently worked closely with at Freeths. They are both very driven individuals, who are strong in managing the process, taking a very commercial approach.’

‘Freeths’ banking partner runs point on most deals, ensuring we are provided the best service. Despite this, their fees are still comparable to other firms not offering the same access.’