Freeths makes senior Yorkshire hire
The national law firm has appointed construction and engineering partner Matt Collingwood-Cooper, who joins from Addleshaw Goddard.
Freeths said that Collingwood-Cooper brings more than 20 years’ experience in risk management and dispute resolution work, having worked with local, national and international clients, including household names, on construction related disputes.
Collingwood-Cooper has a particular interest in utilities, framework disputes, and in the PFI sector, where he has acted on a number of reported cases including recently in the Court of Appeal.
In his new role, he will work closely with national head of construction and engineering Chris Holwell and Leeds-based construction and engineering partner Rachael Yates to further extend Freeths’ presence in the region.
Holwell said: “Matt’s arrival will strengthen the firm’s already strong construction and engineering sector offering. I’m confident that he will hit the ground running, providing an invaluable addition for our clients.”
Collingwood-Cooper added: “It’s always exciting to start a new role, but I am especially proud to be joining such a fast-growing, nationally recognised firm as Freeths. The construction and engineering arm at the firm is absolutely first rate. I’m looking forward to delivering the full Freeths’ service for both new and existing clients.”
Ranked as a top 50 commercial law firm, Freeths was recently awarded B Corp certification.
