Freeths LLP‘s practice is active in public and private sector energy projects, regeneration and development schemes, joint ventures and infrastructure matters. The group has been kept particularly busy advising on large-scale housing projects. Practice head Duncan Tringham’s ‘ability to deliver high-quality, fast-paced advice makes him the go-to lawyer when timing matters’. Other key practitioners to note include Michael Bray, who focuses on transport sector matters; Coralie McKeivor, a key contact for handling telecoms infrastructure projects; and Daniel Cuthbert, who regularly assists with property disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Deep telecoms sector knowledge.’

  • 'Freeths cuts through the complexity to deliver clear advice and commercially sound, workable solutions.'

  • 'The team are knowledgeable, friendly and responsive.'

  • ‘Breadth of talent and experience.’

  • ‘Very effective team with good knowledge of local government processes.’

  • 'Their skill and knowledge in this sector is extremely strong, whilst at the same time willing to be flexible to arrive at solutions that are workable.'

  • 'Duncan Tringham is a very competent and capable practitioner who whilst very knowledgeable, is willing to be pragmatic when needed.'

  • 'Duncan Tringham’s ability to deliver high-quality, fast-paced advice makes him the go-to lawyer when timing matters. Technically excellent, accessible, proactive, and great to work with.'

  • 'The team are knowledgeable, friendly and responsive. Their breadth of talent and experience was a significant factor for us in choosing Freeths over other firms.'

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

Work highlights

Advising the Cornwall Council on the next phase of the Langarth Garden Village project.

Lawyers

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Duncan Tringham

Practice head

Duncan Tringham

Other key lawyers

Daniel Cuthbert; Michael Bray; Coralie McKeivor; Emilie Criddle; Gareth Fortey; Ella Carroll