Freeths LLP‘s team receives a varied stream of instructions relating to insurance, property, and procurement claims, as well as shareholder and partnership disputes. At the helm of the practice, experienced litigator Simon Baigent specialises in financial and shareholder disputes. Experienced practitioner Emma Anderson covers contractual claims and employment-related disputes, whilst Richard Fitzmaurice’s focus areas include the pursuit and defence of restrictive covenant disputes as well as breach of contract claims.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has a diversity of knowledge to call upon. I have found the actions have been conducted without delay and with clear communication.’
‘Richard Fitzmaurice is a real standout - destined for the top. He has the rare ability to combine forensic attention-to-detail with sound commercial judgment and gets the big strategy calls right. He's also incredibly user-friendly and responsive.’
‘Client relationship management is taken very seriously.’
‘Ability to understand the needs of the client and retain that knowledge over long periods.’
‘Simon Baigent is very experienced and incredibly user-friendly, efficient, pragmatic and has excellent judgment. He is always an absolute delight to work with.’
‘A great team. We have instructed the partner and lawyers at all levels. There is a consistency in the quality of advice that shows a team culture and approach.’
‘Pragmatic, commercial advice and an efficient and timely service.’
‘Emma Anderson has a great sense of pragmatism with a calm and clear approach. Lewis May provides a safe pair of hands approach.’
'Simon Baigent looks at problems from all the angles with determination.'
'Timely, clear advice with a commercial/practical focus.'
Key clients
- Post Office Group Action
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Flogas Britain Limited
- Agrovista UK Limited
- Greenyard Fresh UK Limited
- RC Tuxford Exports Limited
- Poundstretcher Limited
- Fosse Healthcare Limited
- Deichmann-Shoes UK Limited
Work highlights
Acting for over 400 clamant postmasters in Post Office Group Action on the government-funded compensation scheme that follows the landmark High Court victory.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Richard Fitzmaurice
Practice head
Simon Baigent
Other key lawyers
Lewis May; Emma Anderson; Richard Fitzmaurice