What they say
"Increasing demand in the North West has prompted this Nottingham firm to open a fourth office in Manchester, and the construction team is already benefiting from significant new instructions. The group attracts clients with its “extremely commercial focus,” and some have commented: “They understand our business better than we do!” This commercial attitude has led to the development of a niche practice in supply chain consultancy, passing on valuable skills to management, particularly those relating to procurement. “The firm always delivers and nothing is too much trouble. Right down to the secretarial support, it’s excellent.” The team also excels at adjudications: out of the 45 adjudications it has been involved in, only two have been lost".
Chambers 2007/08
"Freeth Cartwright LLP's construction practice is arguably more dominant than its market-leading commercial property practice. It is significantly larger than its regional rivals, with ten lawyers in total, including three dedicated partners. Practice head Guy Berwick and procurement specialist Chris Holwell in particular are recognised as leading lights in the market, and senior associate Amy Morley is 'a rising star in an already dazzling constellation', according to one client. The firm's core work base is in the East Midlands, but it also acts on a national basis. Mansell and Mowlem are key clients".
Ranking 1st, LEGAL 500
"This firm successfully punches above its weight throughout the Midlands and beyond. As one of the most commercially focused firms on the list, Freeth Cartwright has carved a niche for itself, training supply chain management to cope with PFI project procurement. Clients are enthusiastic about the efforts of the firm to keep cost to a minimum - a concern that engenders loyalty in significant players such as Mansell and the Balfour Beatty Group. Driven forward by the forthright and nationally recognised Guy Berwick (see the Best of the UK table), the team advises suppliers on the construction of numerous houses, schools and colleges and any resulting disputes. As the firm's specialist in PFI/PPP and procurement, Chris Holwell commands the respect of his clients for delivering advice that is direct and striking in its clarity. His strength in negotiation means that the "opposition collapses beneath the weight of his logic." His recent work includes advising on procurement in the £80 million Riverlights development in Derby".
Chambers