Our Purpose
"Unlocking possibilities through the power of law with people at heart"
Our purpose gives us a shared direction, a shared language, and a way to describe what makes Freeths different, today and in the future.
It’s our compass, reflecting the way we approach every piece of work, every client relationship, and every decision we make:
Unlocking possibilities: Helping people, businesses and communities achieve more
Through the power of law: Using our expertise, leadership, and judgement to deliver outcomes that matter
With people at heart: Because care, integrity and humanity sit at the centre of how we work
This is why we’re B Corp certified, why we take on cases that make a difference to society, and why we're described as ‘people first, lawyers second’.
How this shapes everyday life at Freeths
Our purpose is something we need to continually bring to life through our actions, anchored in our values – smart, bold, together:
Doing the right thing, even when it’s tough
Leading with integrity and imagination
Building real relationships with clients and colleagues
Creating outcomes that make a meaningful difference
Sharing the stories that show our impact, big and small
How is our purpose integrated into strategy?
As a B Corp and one of the UK’s most progressive law firms, being clear about why we do it isn’t optional. It’s integral to who we are and our One firm. One future 2030.
People: People at heart reminds us that our people create our distinctive culture, and it’s their passion and commitment at the core of our firm’s success.
Growth: Our purpose helps us stay aligned and anchored to our values as we grow as a firm.
Clients: We aim to harness the power of law to make a positive difference, working with values-aligned clients.
Brand: Our purpose helps demonstrate what makes us distinctive in the market, strengthening our reputation and giving us a foundation for future growth.
Innovation: We innovate to unlock possibilities across all aspects of our business.
How does our purpose align with Freeths IMPACT?
Freeths IMPACT is our responsible business mission to make a positive difference across colleagues, communities, climate and clients. This B Corp-aligned framework connects with the firm’s purpose across a number of key programmes and objectives, with the overall aim of delivering a net positive impact on people and planet.
Unlocking possibilities through the power of law is relevant to our Freeths IMPACT commitments on communities and clients - using our skills, expertise and resources to deliver social impact in our local communities, and collaborating with values-aligned clients to help address societal challenges.
People at heart reflects our commitments across colleagues and climate, where we aim to inclusively support and develop our people and ultimately benefit society by helping protect the natural environment.
More about us
Responsible business
Responsible BusinessWe use the power of law to support people, planet, clients and communities.
Our values
Our ValuesEverything we do is guided by three simple words: smart, bold and together. They may be small but they reflect something much bigger and they help us be the best partner we can for you when it matters most.
Colleagues
ColleaguesSupporting our people to thrive in an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment.
Communities
CommunitiesSharing our skills and resources to deliver social impact and widen access to law.
Climate
ClimateReducing our environmental impact and supporting nature-positive solutions.
Clients
ClientsCollaborating with values-aligned clients and suppliers to drive positive change.
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