Handling the full lifecycle of major construction and engineering projects, ranging from contract drafting to dispute avoidance and resolution, the Freeths LLP practice has in-depth expertise in the clean energy tech and renewables spaces. Operating out of Birmingham, Perveen Akhter heads the team, routinely assisting clients on complex building contracts and infrastructure initiatives, whilst the ‘very knowledgeable’ Alex Johnson is an expert in all forms of dispute resolution. Alison Heathcote acts for local authorities and developers, and Stephen Evans is also highlighted.
Testimonials
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‘I find working with Freeths a real pleasure because of the mutual respect given to what our respective firms can contribute to the solutions/success that our clients are seeking/ expecting.’
‘I work with Alex Johnson whom I have known for many years. Alex's legal skills blends well with and compliments our clients' technical, commercial and PM expertise to deliver advice that our clients can understand, accept and implement.’
Key clients
- Aldi
- Tarmac
- Gleeds
- North East Lincolnshire Council
- PCE Limited
- Lloyds Bank Plc
- Clydesdale Bank Limited
- Westmorland & Furness Council
- Hull Esteem Consortium LEP Limited
- London Luton Airport
- Winfield Energy UK Limited
- Porcelanosa (UK) Limited
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Cherwell District Council
Work highlights
- Acting for the North East Lincolnshire Council in connection with proposals to enhance Freshney Place, Grimsby following the receipt of £17m of government funding targeted at revitalising declining shopping areas.
- Advising Westmorland and Furness Council in connection with the Home Upgrade Grant Scheme, Phase 2 (HUG2).
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Perveen Akhter