Freeths launches dispute resolution service in Bristol with senior hire

Freeths has strengthened its legal offering in Bristol with the appointment of Managing Associate Kelly Whittaker from Burges Salmon LLP to lead a new Commercial Dispute Resolution team in the region.

Kelly is recognised for her extensive experience in professional negligence actions having acted on some of the largest negligence claims in the High Court within the last 10 years. Alongside this, Kelly has advised extensively on company, contractual, shareholder and partnership disputes across a wide range of sectors, particularly financial services.

At Freeths, Kelly will work closely with Partner and National Head of Dispute Resolution James Hartley to enhance the firm’s offering in Bristol and the wider regions.

National Head of Dispute Resolution James Hartley, said: “Freeths’ dispute resolution team is filled with market leading talent which has only heightened throughout the last few years. I’m confident Kelly will further compliment our offering within the region and nationally.”