Freeths LLP handles a wide range of complex and high-value disputes through adjudication, arbitration, litigation, and ADR, with extensive experience in the nuclear, clean energy, petrochemical, utilities, engineering and technology sectors. The practice also advises on non-contentious matters, including residential developments, multi-storey car park constructions, and retail projects. The ‘excellent’ practice head, Rachael Yates, brings extensive experience in construction and engineering disputes, particularly those involving project cost overruns, deduction awards, and the imposition of service failure points.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Rachel Yates is a very calm influence on every case, making sure that everything is moving in the right direction.'
- ‘As a construction team, they are second to none. They entirely understand the market, their client's needs and the law.'
- ‘Matthew Collingwood-Cooper is a great strategist and very sharp on the detail. He gains the confidence of people really well and always makes sure our interests are protected. Dominic Canning is calm under pressure, good with detail and reliable.'
- ‘Knowledge, engagement and collaboration. They understand their client's needs to direct the appropriate resolution.'
- ‘Dominic Canning quickly picked up on both the complex background to the dispute and the commercial drivers for us, which developed as the matter progressed.'
- ‘Rachael Yates is excellent. Her advice is clear, thoughtful and commercially focused.'
- ‘Really solid and timely advice during a stressful period of litigation. Dominic Canning was responsive, sensible and commercial in his advice.'
- 'The team has dealt with a large, complicated dispute for us and has been really impressive.'
- 'Very responsive, practical and knowledgeable.'
- 'Matt Collingwood-Cooper is an excellent leader in complex construction disputes.'
Key clients
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Glenbrook
- Huber Car Park Systems
- MWA Projects Limited
- Wigan Council
Work highlights
Acting for Glenbrook in relation to three high value and high profile build to rent developments, each with a total value exceeding £100 million.
Acting for Wigan Council in relation to the proposed redevelopment of the former Galleries shopping centre, which has an anticipated development value of c.£200 million.
Practice head
Rachael Yates
Other key lawyers
Matt Collingwood-Cooper; Dominic Canning