Freeths LLP‘s litigation team is highly proficient across a range of issues, including the full spectrum of commercial litigation, negligence, and judicial review work. Of particular note has been the firm’s involvement in litigation relating to the treatment of subpostmasters by the Post Office. Team head Simon Baigent is key to the firm’s longstanding relationships with clients from the food and beverage industry, regularly advising on contractual and commercial issues. Beyond her commercial litigation practice, Emma Anderson is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution, while Richard Fitzmaurice specialises in restrictive covenants, injunctions and complex breach of contract claims.
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‘Simon Baigent has given clear advice, always promptly. He is tenacious and resourceful.'
‘Very commercial and client-focused. Take the time to understand the client. Very knowledgeable and pragmatic.'
‘Extremely personable. Very quick to respond to any requests for support. Emma Anderson is superb.’
‘Very responsive and sound commercial judgment.’
‘Emma Anderson is careful, knowledgeable and very good. ’
Key clients
- Post Office Group Action
- Aldi Stores
- Flogas Britain
- Agrovista
- Greenyard Fresh
- RC Tuxford Exports
- Poundstretcher
- Fosse Healthcare
- Deichmann-Shoes
Work highlights
- Acting for over 400 claimant subpostmasters in a compensation scheme following the High Court victory against the Post Office.
- Acting for three individuals concerning their shareholdings in an unfair prejudice dispute.
- Acted for the claimants in a family dispute relating to beneficial ownership of land, culminating in a five-day trial in the High Court.
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
Emma Anderson; Richard Fitzmaurice; Lewis May