Freeths partner Richard Coates is head of the firm's directory-recognised Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham and also leads its Automotive sector. Richard’s team prides itself in delivering the right results with first-class client service in a cost-effective and client-friendly manner. Clients comment that “all problems and dangers are fully worked through” by the team, which focuses on “delivering a supportive, but not flowery, response and summary”. The team is recognised by Legal 500 as “a strong team with an impressive range of experience”. Richard advises on a wide range of commercial litigation matters specialising in automotive matters, corporate and commercial disputes, contractual disputes, professional negligence claims, corporate governance, and directors' duties.
Freeths partner Richard Coates is head of the firm's directory-recognised Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham and also leads its Automotive sector. Richard’s team prides itself in delivering the right results with first-class client service in a cost-effective and client-friendly manner. Clients comment that “all problems and dangers are fully worked through” by the team, which focuses on “delivering a supportive, but not flowery, response and summary”. The team is recognised by Legal 500 as “a strong team with an impressive range of experience”. Richard advises on a wide range of comm...

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