Praised for its ‘collaborative, approachable and technically robust offering’, Freeths LLP advises on large-scale mixed-use developments, regeneration schemes and public infrastructure projects, in addition to real estate investment and finance matters. Duncan Tringham, who handles development and regeneration projects, with demonstrable experience in the energy sector, jointly leads the team alongside Michael Bray, who specialises in transport, energy, and infrastructure projects. Daniel Cuthbert is another key contact in the group, who advises on contentious property matters and maintains a robust retail development and public sector practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Approachable, friendly and they always give both sides of the story, so the client is fully aware of the whole situation.’
'Duncan Tringham is a trusted adviser.'
‘They engage proactively and work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.’
'Approachable, highly capable and efficient lawyers, delivering pragmatic solution-focused advice.'
‘Duncan Tringham is extremely hardworking and dedicated.’
'The Bristol commercial property team is unique in their collaborative, approachable and technically robust offering.'
'Duncan Tringham stands out and is great to work with. You can always rely on him to keep everyone on track and to maintain the momentum on a deal. He has an unerring ability to quickly get to the nexus of the issue, to add insight based on extensive experience, and to shift the focus from the problem to the solution.'
Key clients
- West of England Combined Authority
- The Cornwall Council
- Plymouth City Council
- Exeter City Council
- South Somerset District Council
- The West London Alliance
- The London Borough of Hackney
- The London Borough of Enfield
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Rushmoor Borough Council
Work highlights
Advising Cornwall Council on a pioneering geothermal district heat network to supply renewable heat to up to 4000 homes, a school, leisure centre and hospital.
Advising Plymouth City Council on the creation of the UK’s first Habitat Banking Vehicle (HBV) called Ocean City Nature which is designed to generate and sell biodiversity units to enable developers to meet their statutory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements.
Advising Cornwall Council on the ongoing Langarth Garden Village project involving the strategic acquisition and development of a new town with up to 4000 homes, new schools, commercial, retail and public space and a £47m grant funded highway scheme in collaboration with three developers.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Michael Bray; Duncan Tringham
Other key lawyers
Daniel Cuthbert; Richard Broadbent