Freeth Cartwright enters new growth phase

Posted on 01-11-11

FREETH CARTWRIGHT ENTERS NEW GROWTH PHASE

Commercial solicitors Kimbells, based in Milton Keynes, today joined forces with regional heavyweight law firm Freeth Cartwright in a move which will increase the network to 8 offices nationally.

When in Rome . . .

Posted on 19-10-11

When in Rome . . .

Simon Taylor, Head of Sports Law at Freeth Cartwright Solicitors, has just been to Rome. But not just to see the Colosseum, St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican, but as part of the day job in successfully appealing decisions of the Race Director and Stewards at the historic Monza racing circuit.

Asset-based lending is proving to be a growing business lifeline

Posted on 22-09-11

As the UK economy continues to struggle, asset-based lending is proving to be a growing business lifeline, says Phil Baigent, banking partner at Freeth Cartwright’s Birmingham office.

Article appeared in the BIRMINGHAM POST ABL SUPPLEMENT, September 22nd, 2011

Construction and engineering law specialist joins Manchester office

Posted on 20-09-11

CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING LAW SPECIALIST JOINS FREETH CARTWRIGHT’S MANCHESTER OFFICEFreeth Cartwright, one of the UK’s leading national law firms, continues to develop its presence in the North West with the appointment of rising construction & engineering law specialist, Jody Kite, as an associate in their Manchester office.

Encouraging news for Leicestershire retailers

Posted on 12-09-11

ENCOURAGING NEWS FOR LEICESTERSHIRE RETAILERS

As the Highcross shopping centre celebrates its third birthday this month, retailers across Leicestershire and the UK will be welcoming some positive news.

Amid reports that the continuing difficult trading conditions will force retailers to begin their Christmas sales as early as November, the Government is looking to lend a helping hand to those businesses balancing their day-to-day operations with staying on the right side of the law.

Construction law specialist joins London office

Posted on 07-09-11

CONSTRUCTION LAW SPECIALIST JOINS LONDON OFFICE

The London office of heavyweight law firm Freeth Cartwright has appointed leading construction law lawyer Nigel Brown as consultant for its Mayfair-based construction practice.

Profiled in both Legal 500 and Chambers UK Guide, Mr Brown joins from Bircham Dyson Bell, where he headed the construction team.

His specialist knowledge of construction law saw him advise developers, contractors, professional consultants and occupiers.

Midlands SMEs risking costly investigation and hefty Bribery Act fine

Posted on 26-08-11

MIDLANDS SMEs RISKING COSTLY INVESTIGATION AND HEFTY BRIBERY ACT FINE, says Freeth Cartwright

Midlands SMEs are failing to recognise the full implications of the new Bribery Act, despite having had years to prepare. This is the warning from local commercial law expert Raymond Joyce, who is urging the region’s businesses to ensure that all employees understand and abide by the new law so that potentially costly court action can be avoided.

Touch rugby event turns into a permanent fixture for a team of lawyers

Posted on 25-08-11

It was only meant to be a fun team-building exercise while staying fit.

But a team of lawyers have been so surprised at how good they were at a sport that they have now decided to take up the hobby more regularly