The growing practice at Freeths LLP assists clients from across market sectors, with retail, automotive, logistics, manufacturing and tech companies approaching it. Its expertise in contract drafting and negotiation is notable, as is its experience in risk management advice. Mark Neale, who advises large corporations on their IT projects and arrangements, oversees the practice in Birmingham. Nigel Gardner adds strength to the team with a focus on tech arrangements in the logistics and leisure sectors.

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  • ‘Expansive knowledge and interest in the subject matter.’

Key clients

  • Bryt Energy
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains
  • Ibstock Brick PLC
  • Gleeds
  • Hi Group
  • Namesco
  • Coolmilk
  • Madic Dynamics
  • Presidio
  • NCR Ltd
  • ALDI Stores Limited
  • Highbourne Group
  • PVH
  • Tarmac
  • Travis Perkins PLC
  • Carlsberg
  • Navitas Group
  • TerraQuest
  • Parkguard

Work highlights

  • Advising new client Mercedes-Benz on commercial and technology matters as a new panelled advisor.
  • Advising Aldi on its high-tech frictionless store roll out.
  • Advising Aldi on its card payment processing services for all of its stores in UK and Ireland.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Neale

Other key lawyers

Nigel Gardner, Shireen Eliyas