Freeths secures place on London Boroughs’ Legal Alliance Framework

Leading law firm Freeths has been successfully appointed to the London Boroughs Legal Alliance (LBLA) Legal Framework, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s public sector practice.

Following a highly competitive selection process, Freeths has been appointed under Lot 2: Full Range of Legal Services, which includes commercial, litigation, property and planning, and miscellaneous local government work.

The LBLA is a collaborative initiative bringing together London borough councils and other public authorities. Its Legal Framework provides access to trusted legal service providers, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective support across a broad range of disciplines including property, planning, employment, litigation, commercial, and governance matters.

With Nathan Holden, Partner and Head of Public Sector, being named as Freeths’ lead for the framework, the appointment reflects the firm’s proven expertise, innovative approach and strong track record in delivering exceptional legal services to the public sector.  

LBLA members will benefit from Freeths’ extensive experience and national reach, combined with local insight and the capacity to support large-scale projects. The firm is committed to working collaboratively with public sector partners to deliver practical, value-driven solutions to meet the complex challenges faced by local authorities today.

Commenting on the appointment, Nathan Holden said: “We welcome the opportunity to serve as a legal services provider through the LBLA Legal Framework. Our team has a longstanding commitment to public sector legal services, and we look forward to working with both new and existing member local government clients. We are proud to provide legal services that are not only technically excellent but also aligned with their objectives.”