Freeths LLP‘s litigation team is highly proficient across a range of issues, including the full spectrum of commercial litigation, negligence, and judicial review work. Of particular note has been the firm’s involvement in litigation relating to the treatment of subpostmasters by the Post Office. Team head Simon Baigent is key to the firm’s longstanding relationships with clients from the food and beverage industry, regularly advising on contractual and commercial issues. Beyond her commercial litigation practice, Emma Anderson is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution, while Richard Fitzmaurice specialises in restrictive covenants, injunctions and complex breach of contract claims.
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Témoignages
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‘Simon Baigent has given clear advice, always promptly. He is tenacious and resourceful.'
‘Very commercial and client-focused. Take the time to understand the client. Very knowledgeable and pragmatic.'
‘Extremely personable. Very quick to respond to any requests for support. Emma Anderson is superb.’
‘Very responsive and sound commercial judgment.’
‘Emma Anderson is careful, knowledgeable and very good. ’
Clients clés
- Post Office Group Action
- Aldi Stores
- Flogas Britain
- Agrovista
- Greenyard Fresh
- RC Tuxford Exports
- Poundstretcher
- Fosse Healthcare
- Deichmann-Shoes
Points forts
- Acting for over 400 claimant subpostmasters in a compensation scheme following the High Court victory against the Post Office.
- Acting for three individuals concerning their shareholdings in an unfair prejudice dispute.
- Acted for the claimants in a family dispute relating to beneficial ownership of land, culminating in a five-day trial in the High Court.
Avocats
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Richard Fitzmaurice
Responsable de la pratique
Simon Baigent
Autres avocats clés
Emma Anderson; Richard Fitzmaurice; Lewis May