The team at Freeths LLP handles distressed M&A and start-up and early-stage investments, in addition to advising private equity portfolio companies on capital structuring and corporate governance mandates. ‘Excellent’ practice leader Emily Settle acts for founders in M&A and fundraising transactions, as well as advising international portfolio companies backed by private equity sponsors. Lottie Hugo acts for national and international clients, and private equity portfolio companies, in private corporate deals.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The corporate team were reassuring and highly responsive. Guidance throughout the process was exemplary and they helped instil confidence during an uncertain time.’
‘Knowledgeable, calm and thorough.’
‘The team at Freeths are deeply experienced in company law, private equity, M&A, and management incentive plans. Everyone I have worked with has been personable, as well as sharp and an expert in their respective domains.’
‘Emily Settle is excellent at breaking down complex matters in a way that is clear and understandable. Emily is also patient and always takes the time to ensure we fully understand the key legal and commercial points that are most pertinent to us.’
Key clients
- Centrica plc / Centrica Business Solutions / Centrica Energy Assets
- The shareholders of Consilium Strategic Communications Ltd
- The shareholders of Microwave Amps Ltd
- TopHat Group
- Management team of Now Education Group
- The shareholders of Oxford ADHD Centre Ltd
- City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited
- Travis Perkins Group plc
- Cromwell Tools Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Centrica Energy Assets arm of Centrica plc (the FTSE 100 listed owner of British Gas), on the acquisition of numerous clean energy assets, which is part of Centrica’s pledge to be net zero by 2045 and to deliver 1GW of flexible energy assets.
- Acting for the shareholders of Consilium Strategic Communications on their sale to US based ICR.
- Acting for Travis Perkins Group plc, trusted to advise on its commercial contracts.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emily Settle, Adam Watson