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Freeths

Full-service UK law firm

freeths.co.uk

Headquarters: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Company type: Partnership
Number of employees: 1,300–5,000

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Latest news about Freeths

In short: Freeths expanded its corporate and real estate portfolios through strategic deals while achieving significant industry awards and B Corp milestones.

Company announcements

June 16 Freeths

Freeths explains performance management under 2027 Employment Rights Act

Changes include unlimited compensation, 25-week qualifying period, and need for fair process. Employers must adjust probation and follow ACAS code.

June 10 Freeths

Freeths examines Construction Act application to BESS projects

The article explores hybrid contract risks and recommends Construction Act-compliant clauses for clarity.

June 9 Freeths

Freeths explains FCA and ICO expectations on vulnerability data

It outlines lawful processing, data-sharing, DPIAs, automated decision risks, and monitoring to support vulnerable customers under Consumer Duty and UK GDPR.

June 9 Freeths

Freeths explains new UK data protection complaints procedures

From June 2026, organisations must have formal processes for handling data protection complaints under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Media coverage

May 13 Law Society Gazette

Fletchers plunders national rival to bring on board specialists

Private equity-backed Fletchers Group has stripped another national firm of two specialist departments and bolted them onto its existing businesses. The firm announced today it...

April 1 Insider Media

Freeths targets net zero by 2040 with firm-wide transition plan

Freeths has outlined a 2040 net zero pathway with the release of its first firm‑wide transition plan. The Net Zero Transition Plan sets out a...

March 4 LawFuel

Law Firm Freeths Recognized as UK’s Top Performing Insolvency Practice

The Restructuring and Insolvency team at leading law firm Freeths has once again been recognised as the UK’s top-performing insolvency practice, securing the number one...

February 24 Law News

Former Scottish Government Infrastructure Chief Joins Freeths in Glasgow Expansion Push - Law News

The former General Counsel at Scottish Futures Trust joined Freeths as a partner in February, bringing two decades of public sector infrastructure experience to the...

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