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Freeths LLP

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Freeths LLP

About

Provided by Freeths LLP

The local government team is based across the whole firm, with representatives in our offices in Nottingham, Oxford, London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Manchester and Leeds. The Firm’s practice is focused on “commercial services” to local authorities, embracing real estate, commercial and employment work.

PARTICULAR EXPERTISE

  • Real Estate​
  • Major urban regeneration schemes
  • Landlord and tenant
  • Management of pension assets for Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Middlesbrough pension schemes
  • Town planning, highways and compulsory purchase orders
  • Private Rented Sector Housing Companies 
  • Commercial
  • Outsourcing (of all types, IT, social care etc)
  • Procurement
  • Shared services
  • Contract renegotiation (e.g. PFI etc)
  • Regeneration companies/vehicles
  • Employment
  • Employment tribunals (we do our own advocacy)
  • Employee benefit packages
  • Grievances and other disputes
  • Litigation
  • Defending JRs
  • Commercial disputes
  • Defending Procurement challenges
  • Defending Judicial Review challenges
  • Regulatory
  • Acting for local authorities in connection with HSE matters and inquest proceedings
  • Prosecution work/ Licensing

Chambers Review

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Local Government - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Freeths is known for advising on issues including redevelopment projects, the management of pension funds and procurement work. It has extensive experience in outsourcing matters and compulsory purchase orders. The team assists local authorities with the creation of joint ventures, land and property acquisition, as well as regulatory issues. It has a strong focus on town planning and environmental work, as well as employment matters. One of the firm's key strengths is its nationwide offering from 13 locations in the UK.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freeths advised the East Lindsey District Council in regard to the development, subsidy control and property issues related to the Campus for Future Living in Mablethorpe.

Strengths

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  • Its ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is strong.

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