Freeths LLP leverages the firm’s presence across the UK to provide clients with a comprehensive offering, covering the full spectrum of commercial disputes as well as related areas such as employment, tax, and insolvency law. The team is particularly recommended for its proven knowledge of data protection, technology, and professional negligence disputes and is frequently sought after by both domestic and international clients. Leading the department, Caroline Watson’s broad practice includes advice on contractual, contract and supply disputes with a specialism in contract award challenges under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015. Will Richmond-Coggan is a port of call for disputes arising from data protection breaches.
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Testimonials
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‘Understanding and friendly, with excellent and immediate grasp of our situation and specifics. Continuity of personnel dealing with our case, with prompt communication and updates. Caroline Watson is professional and knowledgeable at all times, but will always be aware that at times we may need reassurance and support.’
‘Caroline Watson has stood head and shoulders above the opposing solicitors, her correspondence is always factual and to the point. She is always professional and gives us confidence with her insight and depth of understanding with the matter in hand.’
‘They have been amazing in dealing with my dispute in an efficient and timely manner. They are great value for money and more importantly, put your mind at rest during a worrying time.’
‘Know our business very well and understand our risk appetite. Means that disputes are well managed with speed but no sacrifice in efficiency. Good strategy. Not overly concerned on innovations: more about service delivery. Very good service and transparent on billing and engagement.’
‘They have always been easy to get hold of and readily available to help.'
‘Caroline Watson and Paul Wiggins were both prompt in their responses and listened carefully to the specific scope of advice that was requested, which they then provided in a timely fashion.’
Key clients
- 400 claimant postmasters
- Paymaster (1836) Limited (t/a Equiniti)
Work highlights
Acting for IB in claims for the recovery of overcharges made by its energy company for the supply of gas to its manufacturing plants.
Represented 400 of the original Group Litigation Order claimants in the submission and management of their claims to the government-funded compensation scheme.
Struck out claims by all but 14 of what was originally 474 claimants brought against Equiniti in relation to alleged breaches of data protection law in the sending out of pension benefit statements.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Caroline Watson
Other key lawyers
Will Richmond-Coggan; Paul Brown; Paul Wiggins