
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Excellent team all round lead by James Cowell. They are thoughtful and understand the clients' needs.’
‘James Cowell is very understanding, responds on time and always has the client at the centre of his thinking.’
‘Freeths are able to demonstrate a perfect combination of diverse knowledge of industries/sectors, relevant legal or transactional experience within such sectors and a team of highly capable people to deliver a full offering of services across the legal landscape. As a result, engagement of Freeths offers any client complete reassurance that they will be well represented.’
‘The individuals with whom I've worked demonstrate high levels of knowledge and experience. Moreover, they provide huge reassurance to myself (as a fellow advisor) and most importantly to our common client. We have worked closely with Jonathan Hambleton and Gary Smith in Milton Keynes on a number of transactions over several years and they have always been highly valued by our respective clients, on many occasions retaining the services of Freeths post transaction for other matters.’
Key clients
- Centrica plc
- Travis Perkins Plc
- Sharps Bedrooms Limited
- DPD Group
- Wells & Co
- Shareholders of Evolve OOH Global Limited led by Robin Hall
- Olympian Homes Limited
- Pharmacy client inc Jardines & Imaan Healthcare
- RedCat Pub Company Limited
- AFI Group
Work highlights
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jonathan Hambleton
Other key lawyers
Gary Smith; Natalie Drought; James Cowell