England - East Midlands • Dispute resolution
Freeths LLP
A ‘leading firm in the East Midlands', the commercial dispute resolution team at Freeths LLP works with both local and national clients on a mix of contentious matters, including shareholder disputes, commercial contracts issues, professional negligence, and restrictive covenants. Simon Baigent is known for his expertise in insolvency and property litigation, while Emma Anderson handles complex proceedings stemming from employment, professional negligence, and shareholder disputes. Other key names to note include Richard Fitzmaurice, recommended for his expertise in injunctions and restrictive covenants. Practice head Mukesh Patel passed away in February 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'A very impressive group. I have experience of most of the larger Leicester firms, and I consider Freeths to clearly be the best commercial disputes team in the city. In terms of approach, they are a very close-knit team which works closely with counsel.'
- 'Simon Baigent is a calm and considered partner with very strong technical skills and strong client relationships.'
- 'Emma Anderson is very experienced and has great judgment. A very personable lawyer who is great with clients and counsel.'
- 'A leading firm in the East Midlands with an impressive list of clients. Plenty of resources from other offices if needed, and plenty of commercial savvy applied to each and every case.'
- 'Very knowledgeable team, always look for solutions, and have dealt with numerous complex matters over the years. Very reliable.'
Key clients
- Flogas Britain Limited
- MPK Garages Limited
- Fosse Healthcare Limited
- Noble Foods Limited
- Travis Perkins plc
- RC Tuxford Exports Limited
- VPK Packaging Limited
- Aldi Stores Limited
- H.W. COATES Limited
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mukesh Patel