Edward Freeman| Principal Associate

What can I do for you

Ed's a specialist construction lawyer with nearly 20 years' experience in the field. He has particular expertise in complex transactions, especially in the areas of senior living, distribution, residential and regeneration. He's familiar with all of the major construction standard forms, including JCT, NEC, FIDIC, MF/1 and IChemE.

What do others say

Ed has a MSc in Construction Law from King’s College London.

He's been recognised as “knowledgeable” by Legal 500. Ed's also been named in the 2023 edition of Legal 500 and described as ‘always watches your back and keeps clients on their toes!'

He's a member of the British Council for Offices.

Supporting your ambitions

Having acted for a broad spectrum of the construction industry, and represented clients at the start, during and after the completion of a project, Ed has a real understanding of what risks really matter and what drives different participants in a development. As a result, clients value his strategic insight and his ability to bridge the gaps between parties on the key issues.

What else should you know?

Ed’s first experience of construction came when he worked with a local builder on residential extensions during his university holidays. He still sees many of the same problems arising, albeit generally on a larger scale!

What our clients say about us

“I think Mills & Reeve are a wonderful firm. The support they have provided to us in a really difficult area has been brilliant, collaborative and commercially minded. The team were absolutely wonderful and a joy to work with. Amazing advice and support and a real collaborative effort with us. I can't thank them enough for getting us through some really tough times and doing so with an amazing can-do attitude.”

“They are friendly, fast, always available and always on top of the game. I tend to judge my legal team against the other side's legal team and never doubt Mills & Reeve is the better of the two.”

“All interactions have been very clear. Responses to questions have always been very swift and unambiguous. Our company, and my family, have used various services in Mills & Reeve with the same level of satisfaction.”

“I value the fact that Mills & Reeve are recognised as a good place to work in the UK Best Companies survey. This aligns with the values of our business and means that Mills & Reeve can share what is required to achieve this status with our business.”

As many clients will testify, too many lawyers deliver the required legal expertise but fail to deliver an outstanding client experience. Which is why we always listen to our clients and constantly ask ourselves what we can do to deliver the results you expect.

You expect a close and attentive working relationship, with a lawyer that is responsive and available when you need them. You also want clear, pragmatic and commercial advice tailored to your needs, and transparency and certainty on costs. We completely agree. That’s why every day, through our culture and approach we are committed to delivering the exceptional results and service our clients expect of us.

Insights from Edward

29 Aug 2023

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