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Freeths LLP

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Freeths LLP ‘takes a pragmatic and commercial view, while providing clear concise advice and options’. Well known for both high-value and high-profile litigation, the practice is headed by London managing partner Philippa Dempster, ‘a leader in her field’, whose caseload encompasses both UK and international disputes, along with defamation and data-related claims. Nick Sutton joined as partner in September 2022 from Fletcher Day to bolster the firm’s commercial litigation and insurance disputes practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘In-depth knowledge of the law, but takes a pragmatic and commercial view, while providing clear concise advice and options.’

  • ‘Philippa Dempster - a leader in her field, and a great communicator who provides a range of solutions from a commercial angle.'

  • 'Petya Koycheva is very thorough and provides clear, concise advice.'

Key clients

  • Lyle & Scott
  • Eddie Stobart

Work highlights

  • Acting for Business Continuity Institute (BCI) in connection with social media and LinkedIn posts, alleging that the BCI's board and senior management were acting contrary to good ethics and the Institute’s constitution.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Philippa Dempster

Other key lawyers

Nick Sutton, Imogen Randall, Samantha Fleming, Sajjid Kurmani, Petya Koycheva