Freemans Solicitors

Freemans Solicitors, established in 1995 by Howard Freeman, is a well-regarded central London practice with a reputation for handling complex cases and delivering high standards of professional service. The firm advises both individuals and businesses across a broad range of legal matters.

The property team represents clients including developers, investors, and lenders in commercial and residential conveyancing. Its expertise covers negotiating, drafting, and producing complex documentation, with a reputation for efficiency, competence, and a commercial understanding of transactions.

In dispute resolution, the firm is experienced in property litigation, debt recovery, insolvency, and commercial litigation, representing clients ranging from private individuals to large corporations and offshore companies. Matters are pursued through civil courts, property tribunals, mediations, and arbitrations.

The employment department provides comprehensive services for both employers and employees, from drafting contracts and advising on settlement agreements to representing clients in employment tribunals and courts. It handles claims involving unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, harassment, bullying, victimisation, and business transfers.

The family, children, and divorce practice is recognised for its expertise in international family law and cross-border disputes, with involvement in high-profile cases before the Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. The department advises on matrimonial finance, complex cases involving high-net-worth individuals, and matters concerning social services. It also offers specialist mediation services. Many of its solicitors hold Law Society accreditations, Resolution accreditations, and membership of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.

The immigration department provides advice across all areas of immigration and nationality law, including business immigration. It represents high-net-worth individuals and businesses, including European and Middle Eastern corporations. The team has extensive experience with tier 1 entrepreneurs, tier 1 investors, and tier 2 work permits, as well as sponsorship licences and human rights and European law rights cases. Its lawyers have appeared before the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights.

The crime team has significant experience in serious and high-profile cases, including drugs, murder, terrorism, extradition, VAT fraud, money laundering, sexual offences, and regulatory investigations. It provides specialist advocacy in Magistrates, Crown Court, and criminal appeal courts.

The regulatory practice advises businesses and individuals on environmental, trading standards, and health and safety matters, as well as professional disciplinary proceedings.

In wills and probate, the firm offers services in will preparation, lasting powers of attorney, and estate administration, including deeds of variation, family arrangements, and disclaimers.

Freemans holds contracts with the Legal Aid Agency in crime, family, and immigration, with eligibility assessments available to clients.

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