Freeths

Freeths, which has an office in Glasgow, has seen its turnover grow by 13 per cent to £145.5m. The firm's latest published accounts reveal average annual turnover growth of more than 10 per cent over the last five years and an increase of £16.7m over the last 12 months.

Freeths has established a new commercial dispute resolution team in Scotland with the appointment of director Alan McDonald, who joins from CMS. Mr McDonald will head up the new litigation service based in the firm’s Glasgow office. He has over 12 years’ experience advising on contentiou

Freeths has advised on completion of EG Group’s £2.07 billion sale of its UK operations to Asda. Founded by Issa brothers in 2001, EG Group is a British retailer which operates filling stations, convenience stores and fast-food restaurants across Europe, the United States and Australia.

Freeths has appointed Gary Georgeson as a legal director in its real estate team following its launch in Scotland. Joining from CMS, Mr Georgeson has over 17 years’ experience in the commercial property sector advising on all aspects of real estate matters, but with a particular emphasis

Freeths has expanded into Scotland with the opening of a new office in Glasgow and the appointment of two partners, its first base outside of England. The newly appointed partners, Paul Ockrim and Nick Taylor, formerly of Addleshaw Goddard, will lead the Scottish venture, headquartered at Atlantic Q