Under the leadership of Mark Keeley, the team at Freeths LLP is known for handling high-value Inheritance Act claims, will disputes, removal applications and Court of Protection work. The group often handles matters which involve cross-border elements. Max Orbach is another key contact at the firm with extensive experience in handling complex cases, with particular expertise acting for executors and trustees.
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- 'Max Orbach is an extremely good lawyer: thorough, pragmatic and with great communication skills. He really gets stuck into the detail of a case and thinks of new angles of approach.’
‘Max Orbach gives clear punctual advice. A practical approach to solving disputes but happy to take the gloves off when necessary.'
‘Freeths stand out for the wealth of experience offered by their team and excellent resourcing. I would rank them highest among Midlands firms for experience and quality of work offered.’
‘Mark Keely is extremely experienced a strategic litigator. He brings clout to any case. Max Orbach is very clever and has a keen eye for detail.’
‘Mark Keeley remains an excellent mediator and exceptionally experienced solicitor. He is the go to person in the Midlands.'
- 'Max Orbach is well regarded, clever and very good with clients.’
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Mark Keeley
Other key lawyers
Max Orbach