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We are known for our Partner led “balance sheet driven” advice which has secured long term relationships with industry leading clients such as Aldi, Tarmac and Gleeds. We have by design a higher proportion of senior lawyers than our competitors, who are mainly London based firms which rely on junior lawyers processing rather than focusing on the real issues that matter commercially and resolving them quickly and economically. Our clients are industry experts who demand high levels of experience and commercial expertise to close issues down and get documents agreed and disputes settled as quickly as possible, delivering value to the client’s balance sheet.  This is not the classic law-firm model with a partner at the top and a team of juniors below incurring costs going through every issue on a text-book basis.

Our clients want a completed deal that works for them commercially, not unrealistic battles for legal perfection at any cost.

Only experienced, senior construction lawyers can deliver that level of service, which is why our team is structured as it is. Our long-term relationships with our household name clients succeed because of this approach and our relentless focus on the highest level of responsiveness to our clients at all levels across our team.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Midlands

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freeths acts for a broad client base, including contractors, corporations and government bodies, on both transactional matters and disputes. The firm frequently works with large national clients as well as local businesses, and is a strong offering in the infrastructure, residential development and public sectors, including education. The team also provides procurement advice relating to major projects in the UK and internationally.

Work Highlights

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  • Freeths advised The Oxford Science Park on the drafting and negotiation of the construction documents related to the construction of office and laboratory space.

Strengths

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They understand the client very well and adapt their commercial advice and feedback accordingly.

Construction respondent
UK

Freeths provide sound, practical advice on a range of complex matters, taking into consideration commercial aspects and tailoring the advice to our industry.

Construction respondent
UK

They are very knowledgeable and helpful. It is always a pleasure to work with Freeths. They are excellent all round.

Construction respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Chris Holwell
2
Chris Holwell
2
Band 2

National head of construction Chris Holwell has broad knowledge of both contentious and non-contentious matters. He advises clients on all aspects of large-scale construction projects including residential, distribution and aviation schemes.

Chris has a brain the size of a battleship. He is highly focused and must be in the top handful of lawyers in the country.

He is super-bright and a very good construction lawyer.

Chris Holwell is an excellent lawyer.

I enjoy working with Chris and always feel that I am getting the best advice. Chris is always on hand and timely with his responses.

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Amy Morley
4
Amy Morley
4
Band 4

Amy Morley specialises in contentious construction matters. She acts for clients including engineers and employers on a range of disputes, including claims for defective work and materials.

Amy is an excellent lawyer, consistently providing strong, sensible and commercially relevant advice.

I have worked with Amy for over 25 years. Very personable and easy to speak to, she is a breath of fresh air. She is practical, pragmatic and really knows her stuff.

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Freeths LLP

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Chris Holwell
2
Chris Holwell
2
Band 2
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Amy Morley
4
Amy Morley
4
Band 4
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