England - South West • Real estate
Freeths LLP
In addition to acting for a host of local authorities across the South East and South West, Freeths LLP is regularly instructed by a number of utilities companies and developers, who turn to the team for its capabilities in mixed-use developments, regeneration schemes, and infrastructure ventures. Practice head Duncan Tringham is an ‘outstanding’ real estate partner whose wide-ranging practice covers regeneration schemes and mixed-use developments, both for public and private sector clients. Daniel Cuthbert, who heads up the regional real estate litigation practice, is noted for his telecoms infrastructure acumen, while Michael Bray handles an array of projects in the transport and energy sectors – an area in which Emilie Criddle is also well-versed. Tom Allen, who joined the team from Bates Wells in January 2022, maintains a broad commercial property practice.
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Testimonials
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‘The individuals are brilliant, but they also quickly and effortlessly combine to act in concert when required to provide synchronised and mutually reinforcing advice.’
‘Duncan Tringham is outstanding, and great to work with. You can always rely on him to keep everyone on track and to maintain the momentum on a deal. He has an unerring ability to quickly get to the nexus of the issue, to add insight based on extensive experience, and to shift the focus from the problem to the solution.’
‘Duncan is pragmatic, professional and proactive. He is an integral part of the team delivering a very large and complex project.'
‘They have remained steadfastly approachable, dedicated and committed to providing the best service that they can with their team of specialist advisors. Their ability to collaborate with changing technical support teams, council leadership changes and a dynamic political and economic environment has been second to none.’
‘Duncan Tringham has been an outstanding character and member of the team. He has a particular approach to managing the client with absolute tact and diplomacy. He is, without a shadow of doubt, a most capable partner.'
Key clients
- West of England Combined Authority
- The Cornwall Council
- Exeter City Council
- Plymouth City Council
- South Somerset District Council
- Walsall Borough Council
- Leicester City Council
- Rushmoor Borough Council
- The London Borough of Hackney
- The London Borough of Enfield
- The London Borough of Brent
- The West London Alliance (7 London Boroughs)
- Yorkshire Water
- Bristol Airport
- Luton Airport
- Kent Police Authority
- Harworth Estates
- SmartParc Group
- PEC Parkfield
- Copas Group
- Plymouth Energy Community
- Clean Earth Energy
- Photovolt Development Partners
- RE Property Developments
Work highlights
- Advising Cornwall Council on the £450 million Langarth Garden Village development scheme.
- Advising Yorkshire Water on a digital infrastructure project which involves the roll-out of a telecoms infrastructure backhaul network in water pipes through a joint venture with Comms World.
- Advising Photovolt on its proposed Botley West solar development scheme.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Duncan Tringham, Adam Watson