Led by Bristol-based Michael Bray and Duncan Tringham, the team at Freeths LLP provides ‘great quality advice’ on regeneration and development projects, infrastructure matters and energy sector cases. The group often acts for local authorities in mandates, and Tringham has experience in handling collaborative projects between private and public sector clients. Bray is a key name for logistics and energy sector projects, while Daniel Cuthbert acts on contentious matters and Richard Broadbent handles environmental issues.
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Testimonials
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‘A very diligent and effective team with a strong ability to understand clients' needs and tailor support towards this.’
‘Duncan Tringham has been instrumental in supporting our work with a keen eye.'
‘Meticulous, diligent and have well earned their 'trusted advisor' status.’
‘Duncan Tringham's stamina and resilience are unparalleled.’
'Straight-talking, integrity-driven, personal and approachable, Freeths cuts through the complexity to deliver clear advice and commercially sound, workable solutions that protect clients' interests without delaying delivery.'
'Duncan Tringham’s ability to deliver high-quality, fast-paced advice makes him the go-to lawyer when timing matters.'
'Great quality advice from sector experts.'
'Michael Bray is excellent, really experienced and I trust him as a "safe pair of hands".'
'Duncan Tringham is a work horse with a conscience - he is always looking out for and after the underdog. His stamina and resilience are unparalleled.'
'Duncan Tringham - who provides consistent, clear, calm and rational advice tailored to the specific objectives of the project and the ability to work as part of a multi functional, multi service and multi sector project team.'
Key clients
- West of England Combined Authority
- The Cornwall Council
- Plymouth City Council
- Devon County Council
- South Somerset District Council
- Torfaen County Borough Council
- Walsall Borough Council
- Leicester City Council
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Rushmoor Borough Council
- The London Borough of Newham
- The London Borough of Hackney
- The London Borough of Enfield
- The London Borough of Brent
- The London Borough of Harrow
- The London Borough of Ealing
- The West London Alliance
- Gravesham Borough Council
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
Work highlights
Acting as counsel to the Cornwall Council on the ongoing Langarth Garden Village project.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Michael Bray; Duncan Tringham
Other key lawyers
Daniel Cuthbert; Richard Broadbent