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Freeths LLP

Professional Negligence

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley

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Freeths LLP

Rankings

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Professional Negligence - Thames Valley

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Freeths has an established practice with extensive experience handling claims on behalf of both defendants and claimants. The firm's offices in Oxford and Milton Keynes have a strong focus on dealing with matters involving solicitors while also offering expertise in issues relating to property, technology and financial services. Its clients include private individuals.
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Strengths

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  • Freeths has a great profile. The team works closely across offices and has good strength and depth.

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  • The team at Freeths are friendly, quick and savvy.

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  • Freeths is a very strong firm with clients' interests always close to heart. The team achieved great results and were very professional and efficient.

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  • Freeths is a wonderful team. Communication between all involved with the matter was on point and the process was super efficient.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sarah Foster
    Sarah Foster

    Sarah Foster

    Sarah Foster is managing partner of the firm's Oxford office as well as an experienced professional negligence practitioner. She also has a strong focus on contentious trust and probate work.
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  • Caroline Watson
    Caroline Watson

    Caroline Watson

    Caroline Watson has deep experience in complex commercial dispute resolution. She advises on the full spectrum of professional negligence work including cases relating to accountants, solicitors and construction professionals.

    • Caroline is fantastic and very experienced. She doesn't hold back when she needs to be honest with a client, and is transparent and empathetic.

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    • Caroline Watson is very pragmatic and helpful. She is a straight talker and gets to the point without waffle or legal jargon.

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    • Caroline Watson is a lovely person and a really good lawyer.

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  • Clare Bellis
    Clare Bellis

    Clare Bellis

    Clare Bellis is adept at dealing with professional negligence disputes with a wider property law aspect. Her work includes cases relating to solicitors, surveyors and construction professionals.

    • Clare Bellis was great to deal with.

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    • Clare is very easy to deal with and she is someone who is always very well prepared.

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    • Clare Bellis is bright and very experienced.

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