Asset Management & Investment

"I have worked closely with Mark on a wide range of real estate transactions including a five year £100 million acquisition and sales programme for an institutional client. His calm approach is an excellent foundation for successfully concluding legal agreements efficiently, achieving the client’s requirements, and on time. He seeks to provide sensible, concise and practical advice and solutions, easily understood by all the team and all involved in a transaction. The wider Freeths team are equally professional in their approach and practical application. The combined efforts of Freeths dovetail with the wider client team's skills providing a seamless service to the client."

(Andrew Owen, Director, CBRE Capital Advisors Ltd, Investment Advisory)

"I work closely with Mark Gradwell. Mark's advice is always client focussed, concise and pragmatic. He is quick to grasp the legal and commercial issues and always remains conscious of context when providing his advice. Being able to confidently express that we can complete legal transactions extremely quickly is invaluable to the funds which I manage."

(Ed Crockett, Fund Manager, Aberdeen Standard)

“I have worked with Vicky for over 10 years on the Leicestershire County Council pension fund mandate and during this time I have found Vicky’s legal advice to be very professional, pro-active, sound and commercial. Vicky is very responsive to the timescales that can be involved in transactions on the property portfolio and this helps with the smooth running of the Fund.”

(Nigel Holroyd, Head of Colliers Capital)

“We have dealt with a range of Freeths' representatives and have found each and every one to be professional, knowledgeable, strategic and communicative.”

(Chambers & Partners, 2024)

“They are always available and capable, and will find solutions.”

(Chambers & Partners, 2024)

“The firm has resources and specialists so that complex matters are handled well and in a timely manner.”

(Chambers & Partners, 2024)

“Darren Williamson is known for his experience in portfolio management, sales and purchases. One client remarks: ‘What I like is that he gets involved on our work on a day-to-day basis, and I can pick up the phone and he'll know what's going on at any given time’.”

“Edward’s work has been, without fail, responsive, thoughtful, diligent and indeed commercially savvy throughout the process and he was a pleasure to work with.”

“Patrick Whetter has significant experience in investment transactions and property portfolio management. His recent work includes assisting clients with transactions in the retail industry, along with advising notable banking institutions on property finance issues."

(Chambers & Partners)

"They [real estate team] have very strong specialisms in all sectors, very commercial with a pragmatic view. They value their clients." One client commentated "Without doubt my go-to team for any property related transactions."

(The Legal 500, 2021)