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National law firm Freeths has advised EG Group on the sale of its 218 KFC franchise restaurants across the UK and Ireland to Yum! Brands’ KFC Division. Expected to complete in the first half of 2024, this transaction is part of the global retailer’s successful portfolio optimisation strategy and continued progress towards putting in place […]

National law firm Freeths has appointed Suriya Edwards as Construction and Engineering Partner in Bristol. With 13 years’ experience, Suriya advises developers, funders and contractors, in addition to utility companies and waste operators, on a range of non-contentious construction matters. Her extensive expertise covers renewable energy, including solar and battery storage, and built environment related […]

National law firm Freeths continues to bolster its market leading Planning and Environment Group with the appointment of Sarah Phillips as Legal Director in Bristol. Sarah joins from Herbert Smith Freehills with over 17 years’ experience of advising both private and public sector clients on complex planning matters. Sarah’s appointment will expand the Group’s Bristol […]

National law firm Freeths has been crowned Best Technology Team of the Year at the prestigious British Legal Technology Awards 2023. Hosted by Netlaw Media, the annual awards acknowledge and reward excellence in Legal Technology and IT Security across the UK and International Legal Sectors. With over 300 people in attendance, Freeths were crowned winners […]

National law firm Freeths has won a copyright infringement case for client THJ Systems, owned by Andy Mitchell, after court ruled ex-business partner Dan Sheridan wrongly used images of its software after their relationship fell apart. The Court of Appeal (COA) held that US-based trading mentor Sheridan wrongly used screenshots of risk and price charts […]

National law firm Freeths has advised Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) on a new joint venture partnership with Kier Property Developments Limited as part of its Transform Leatherhead regeneration vision for the locality. Freeths have been acting for MVDC for over two years on the scheme which aims to reinvent Leatherhead’s town centre, ensuring a […]

National law firm Freeths has announced an exciting Bristol office move to landmark building Aurora at Finzels Reach, Counterslip, Redcliffe where they will be occupying over 8000 sq ft of office space to accommodate the growing team. The relocation follows a record of continued growth for the 50+ strong office, which has recorded an increase […]