Freeths LLP brings a multidisciplinary approach to supporting local authorities, with particular strength in town centre regeneration and property-led initiatives. The firm’s expertise spans transactional property, planning, construction, tax and litigation. Nathan Holden advises on local authority powers, compulsory purchase, procurement, subsidy control and complex contractual arrangements, including outsourcing and frameworks. Clive Pearce handles real estate matters with a focus on complex development and regeneration schemes. Duncan Tringham is a trusted adviser on local authority-led real estate projects, regularly supporting councils on major developments requiring strategic input and legal precision.
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Key clients
- Allerdale Borough Council
- Amber Valley Borough Council
- Ashfield District Council
- Audlem Parish Council
- Babergh District Council
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Basildon Borough Council
- Bassetlaw District Council
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Bedford Borough Council
- Bingham Town Council
- Birmingham City Council
- Blaby District Council
- Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- Bolsover District Council
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Boston Borough Council
- Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
- Bracknell Forest Borough Council
- Brighton and Hove Council
Work highlights
Advising Royal Borough of Greenwich in a high profile and significant planning enforcement case.
Advising Enfield Council on the comprehensive redevelopment of Enfield Town Centre in partnership with Deutsche Bank’s asset management arm, DWS.
Advised Basildon Borough Council on a multi-million pound acquisition for the provision of registered housing.
Practice head
Nathan Holden
Other key lawyers
Clive Pearce; Duncan Tringham