Department profile
Freeths LLP

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley


Freeths LLP

Rankings

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Litigation - Thames Valley

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Freeths is a strong regional firm with a noteworthy track record of handling corporate and commercial disputes. The group's areas of experience include breach of contract and shareholder litigation. The firm advises a mixture of corporates, local subsidiaries of international businesses and high net worth individuals.

Work Highlights

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  • Freeths acted for a leading UK PLC manufacturer of building products in claims for the recovery of overcharges made by its energy company for the supply of gas to its manufacturing plants.

Strengths

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  • Freeths provides clear communication, excellent customer care and support, and practical and easy-to-follow advice and guidance.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • Their knowledge was amazing, and they handled my dispute very quickly. They put my mind at rest immediately.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • They offer a combination of in-depth understanding of black letter law and a commercial view, which clients value.

    Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Caroline Watson
    Band 3Caroline Watson

    Caroline Watson

    Caroline Watson is retained by clients on shareholder and director disputes as well as contractual and fraud-related litigation.

    • Caroline's grasp of our situation was immediate, and we find her knowledgeable in all of the technical details of our case.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Caroline Watson has a very good grasp of the relevant issues and the potential solutions.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Caroline is truly amazing; she is so good at everything she does.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Band 3Simon Hobbs
    Band 3Simon Hobbs

    Simon Hobbs

    Simon Hobbs advises on a wide range of litigation, including contractual disputes, defamation cases and fraud claims.

    • Simon is always really helpful and quick to respond. He always tries to find a pragmatic solution and is good at bringing in other people to resolve issues.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Up and ComingPaul Brown
    Up and ComingPaul Brown

    Paul Brown

    Paul Brown represents both corporate and private clients and has particular expertise in contract and sales agreement disputes.

    • Paul is very well prepared and fights his client's corner.

      Litigation respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Freeths LLP (3)

Thames Valley

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