Capable of managing mandates across a diverse array of corporate finance, commercial contracts and transactional work for a varied multitude of clients, Freeths LLP maintains its position at the forefront of the Thames Valley region for corporate and commercial expertise. Leon Arnold helms the corporate side of the practice, with a client roster which encompasses healthcare, technology and food businesses, among others. Supply chain management and beauty specialist Rebecca Howlett leads the commercial side of the practice, which is a favoured choice for global cosmetics brands. Tom Walker maintains a strong practice which includes joint ventures, corporate governance, and shareholder matters, while Malin Svanberg Larsson demonstrates considerable prowess in assisting clients with private equity and early-stage investment in the tech, consultancy and manufacturing industries.

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Key clients

  • Shareholders of UniAdmissions
  • Shareholders of Intralink Group Limited
  • City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited
  • Travis Perkins Group Plc
  • TopHat UK
  • Cromwell Tools Limited
  • Tesa
  • Brand& Ltd
  • Shareholders of Xpansion Financial Technology Services Limited
  • Shareholders of Avon-Dynamic Calibration Limited

Work highlights

  • Providing the “Virtual Legal Team” service to City Plumbing Supplies Holdings on an ongoing and continual basis from August 2021.
  • Advised Intralink Group Limited on a multi-million investment from Mobeus.
  • Advised the owners of UniAdmissions on their majority sale to Testbusters S.r.l.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Leon Arnold, Rebecca Howlett

Other key lawyers

Tom Walker, Malin Svanberg-Larsson, Claus Anderson, James Lapham