England - South West • Corporate and commercial
Freeths LLP
Freeths LLP’s ‘in-depth expertise’ and ’exceptional service’ in corporate work makes the team attractive to a number of tech companies, private equity firms (and their portfolio companies), and energy providers. Corporate chair Emily Settle – who ‘consistently goes above and beyond’ – is noted for her strength in both strategic M&A and private equity-driven transactions, advising a diverse roster of clients on all manner of transactions. Ben Moylan – who sits within the corporate finance and banking team – specialises in real estate financing deals, while Charlotte Hugo’s practice focus encompasses energy, technology, and private equity portfolio companies. Fatima Hammad and Charlotte Hartwright are also noted for their wide-ranging capabilities.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Freeths' corporate team has real in-depth expertise and delivers an exceptional service in a cost-effective way. They have a sharp focus on identifying our key commercial goals and risk appetite, and tailor the scope of their work and advice to meet that.’
‘Emily Settle and Charlotte Hugo consistently go above and beyond to ensure they are delivering the service we need within the timeframes and budgets we've agreed. Both are a highly valued as our trusted advisors. They truly get it, and work as a genuine extension of our in-house team.’
‘The team is very pleasant to work with. The process is simple and efficient. They have full technical skills and know very well their sector of activity.’
‘They are fully client oriented and make complicated matters simple for clients. Especially when we work with them on cross-border UK/French matters. They have made it simple for the non English speaking clients. They have always matched the different schedules/timings and this is much appreciated.’
‘In addition to being knowledgeable, their response times are exceptional, as is the way in which they apply their advice and knowledge to the business of their clients.'
‘Emily Settle and the team are proactive, approachable and instil confidence quickly.
‘Quick results within the shortest possible time. Cross-team analysis and customer-oriented solutions were delivered.’
‘Emily Settle and Lottie Hugo are two individuals I have recently worked closely with at Freeths. They are both very driven individuals, who are strong in managing the process, taking a very commercial approach.’
Key clients
- Centrica plc
- Next Green Car Limited
- Poundhost Internet Limited
- Maven Capital Partners UK LLP
- Shareholders of Flowervision (Bristol) Limited
- We Are TALA (Holdings) Limited
- Eva Health Technologies Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Centrica plc on its purchase of AvantiGas ON Ltd’s portfolio of B2B gas customers.
- Advised Poundhost Internet Limited on its acquisition of UKDedicated Ltd.
- Advised Maven on the investment by its VCTs into Bud Systems Limited.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emily Settle, Adam Watson, Leon Arnold