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Freeths
Freeths is a full-service top 50 commercial law firm, trusted & well-liked by clients, with 12 UK offices.
About Freeths
We are a leading, top 50, full-service UK law firm, with more than 1,300+ freethinking colleagues all working together to make the future better for our people, planet, clients and communities. We are a big firm, without the attitude. We get our momentum from our guiding values – smart, bold and together. We are friendly, straight-talking and use our expertise and integrity to deliver smart legal services, alongside a dynamic, inclusive and rewarding experience. Because of all this and more, we’re trusted by leading household names such as Aldi, Tarmac, Experian and Lloyds Bank, as well as charities, universities and private individuals, to think beyond the norm and get the best results. Our efforts have been reflected in a number of award wins after the firm was named Law Firm of the Year at The Legal Business Awards 2024 and the same at the City AM Awards 2025. We also consistently rank in the top tier of the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners guides. Freeths is the largest B Corp law firm in the UK, committed to upholding and delivering the highest standards of environmental and social impact, governance and inclusion. This commitment is shown through other recent accolades such as Diversity Champion status from Stonewall, Gold accreditation from Investors in People (2025), Tommy’s Champion status (2025), and recognition as a Top 30 Employer by Working Families (2025). We are also featured in the Legal 500 Green Guide 2026 for its sustainability leadership. • Named Law Firm of the Year at the City AM Awards 2025 • Listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 • Legal 500 & Chambers & Partners and Chambers HNW legal guide consistent top tier ranks • National ranking of 43 in the Top 100 UK law firm listing - The Lawyer magazine • Winner of The Lawyer and Legal Week’s Litigation Team of the Year 2020 • A Stonewall Diversity Champion, the gold standard for LGBTQ+ inclusion • Accredited in ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 9001
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Customers & Market
Freeths West Midlands Corporate team advised on a wide range of transactions including acquisitions, disposals, investments, and strategic growth opportunities.
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Presence & Recognition
Freeths hosted the Managing Partners Dinner with Bristol Law Society and 91 Ways at the Bristol Law Society event.
Reported by Coralie McKeivor
Presence & Recognition
Freeths welcomed guests to Sheffield's Park Hill for the Growth Hub event Networking at the Sky's Edge.
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Presence & Recognition
Freeths is hosting its first ever Social Mobility Conference at the Bristol Law Society next week.
Reported by Coralie McKeivor
Presence & Recognition
Freeths hosted the JIEB Examination Masterclass for the Personal Paper and another set of speakers including Brooke Kirkwood, Iman Khawari, Gareth Rees, and Charlotte Evans.
Reported by Miles Hacking
Presence & Recognition
Freeths hosted the latest instalment of the cross-office Growth Hub networking event in Sheffield bringing together colleagues, clients and professionals from across the region.
Reported by Hal Roberts
Strategy & Corporate Development
Freeths advised University of Birmingham Enterprise on the successful spin-out of Dexter AI Ltd, supporting the launch of an innovative technology business focused on transforming how researchers extract and analyse healthcare data.
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Presence & Recognition
Freeths Head of Dispute Resolution, James Hartley, spoke to The Sunday Telegraph about the justice system and businesses today, drawing on his experience representing over 500 sub-postmasters in the Post Office Horizon litigation.
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Presence & Recognition
Freeths hosted the Engineering Construction Podcast with Kingsfield Academy and John Fotherby
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Strategy & Corporate Development
Freeths advised River Group on its acquisition of Industrial Pumps Ltd.
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Presence & Recognition
Freeths is hosting a Freeths roundtable exploring employment rights reform and workforce planning at Hays led by Nicola Dolman and Lisa Aitken.
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Presence & Recognition
Freeths is hosting a Freethsroundtable alongside Hays to discuss preparing for the next phase of Employment Rights Reform
Reported by Lisa Aitken
Presence & Recognition
Freeths hosted the first JIEB Examination Masterclass for Corporate Manchester with speakers Siân Cookson, Jessica Barker, Carl Lever, and Nick Clarkson.
Reported by Miles Hacking
Research & Knowledge
Freeths published an article on AI-assisted grievances for retail, leisure, and hospitality clients.
Reported by Laura Tracey
People
Freeths appointed experienced restructuring and insolvency lawyer Mark Price as a Partner.
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Presence & Recognition
Freeths has been shortlisted across multiple categories at the Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2026.
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Presence & Recognition
Freeths is participating in Berlin Dispute Resolution Days 2026, co-hosted with Baker Tilly at Amano Grand Central Berlin on Tuesday 29 September.
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Presence & Recognition
Freeths announced upcoming events for legal professionals in Bristol, including the BLS Social Mobility Conference on 15 September, the JM Finn online financial surgery sessions on 21–22 September, the Bristol Legal Walk on 24 September, the Green Badge Forum on 29 September, and a webinar on Tax-efficient investing for lower-risk investors on 30 September.
Reported by Coralie McKeivor
Research & Knowledge
Freeths published an August 2026 Employment Law Update highlighting three developments in workplace disputes, including ACAS' draft Code of Practice, AI disputes, and part-time worker discrimination claims.
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Presence & Recognition
Freeths held a BLS Wellbeing Committee Meeting to take stock on the programme over the coming months and into 2027.
Reported by Coralie McKeivor
Research & Knowledge
Freeths participated in the Law Society's EDI initiatives research focus group on mentoring, sponsorship, leadership and career progression.
Reported by Coralie McKeivor
Presence & Recognition
Freeths met with Amanprit Arnold, a disability urban strategist on accessibility in the built environment.
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Presence & Recognition
Freeths met with Karen Millett, a disability urban strategist on accessibility in the built environment.
Reported by Coralie McKeivor
Presence & Recognition
Freeths published a legal events round-up this week.
Reported by Coralie McKeivor