Freeths LLP

Testimonials

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• A very personable approach and content to take the time to explain complex legal issues to the layperson. I am very happy to work with all levels in our organization. The team has a comprehensive awareness of the DCO process and the importance of the legal rigor required to provide a more certain outcome for us as a client. Their awareness of environmental legislation is exceptional. They are happy to hold other team members, including their own, to account for outputs and meeting deadlines.
• Ben Derrington (partner) is thorough and meticulous. He is quick to think 'outside the box' and apply lessons learned in other cases to the case at hand. He is very much a 'team player' and respects the views of all lawyers and experts working on a case. Annabel Walker (Senior Associate) is an excellent lawyer and very well organized. She is not afraid to take the initiative when required and has an excellent 'feel' for the weaknesses in evidence and how to plug the gaps.
• Ralph Kellas always picked up the phone to discuss the next steps, ideas, and issues we needed to navigate - very good and personable. Richard Broadbent has great passion for nature and overall management of the team.
• The team is very personable and cares about the subject matter - nature recovery - a lot, which is important to us and our purpose. A range of subject matter experts were brought in to support, and we felt confident they had the technical knowledge to assist us with what we needed. Excellent subject knowledge around biodiversity net gain.

Key clients

• Suffolk Wildlife Trust
• Central Dartmoor Farming Cluster CIC
• Nature Thrive Ltd
• Office for Environmental Protection
• Advance Northumberland

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Ben Derrington

Richard Broadbent