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Christopher Holwell

Christopher Holwell

Freeths LLP, East Midlands

Work Department

Construction.

Position

Partner and National Head of Construction, specialising in construction procurement work including building, engineering and process plant contracts. Currently advising: London Luton Airport in relation to its major expansion project; Gleeds in relation to numerous projects in the UK and overseas; developers in relation to projects including hotels, student accommodation, PRS, offices and distribution centres; contractors and specialist sub-contractors in relation to a variety of projects; a major national retailer in relation to store, distribution centre and fit-out projects; a global company in relation to highways contracts.

Career

Trained Wragge & Co; qualified 1991; assistant Wragge & Co 1991-93; assistant Eversheds 1993; associate Eversheds 1995; senior associate Eversheds 1998; partner Freeths LLP 2000.

Education

Nottingham High School; Jesus College, Cambridge (1988 MA Law); College of Law Guildford (1989 solicitors finals).

Leisure

Church activities; three children; trustee of two charities; playing the celtic harp.