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Chris Holwell has over 30 years of experience in the construction and engineering field. Chris joined Freeths LLP in 2000 as a Construction and Engineering Partner, where they work with clients of all sizes in both the public and private sectors, providing advice on project front-end, contract negotiations, and procurement strategies. Previously, Chris worked at Eversheds as a Senior Associate from 1993 to 2000, and at Wragge & Co LLP as a Solicitor from 1989 to 1993.
Chris Holwell attended Nottingham High School from 1977 to 1984. After completing high school, they went on to Jesus College Cambridge, where they pursued a Law Degree from 1985 to 1988. Following their undergraduate studies, Chris Holwell attended The College of Law, Guildford from 1988 to 1989 to obtain a degree in Solicitors' Finals.
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We are a leading full-service UK law firm, with 1,000+ freethinking colleagues all working together to make the future better for our people, clients and communities. We are a big firm, without the attitude. We get our momentum from our guiding values – smart, bold and together. We are friendly, straight-talking and use our expertise and integrity to deliver smart legal services and a dynamic, inclusive and rewarding experience. Because of all this and more, we’re trusted by leading household names such as Aldi, Tarmac, Experian and Lloyds Bank, to charities, universities, private individuals – to think beyond the norm and get the best results. For lawyers at any career stage, from ambitious undergraduates to the most seasoned professionals, we aim for Freeths to be the legal team they want to be part of. A leading firm that talent purposefully heads to. A place where reputations are earned. Careers, and friends-for-life, made. Testament to our positive culture, Freeths is listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. We’re on a mission to be our client's go-to law firm. The trusted and well-liked people they naturally turn to for legal support. From corporates, major retailers, insurance companies, financial institutions & multi-national construction & engineering companies, to entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses & SME’s – all expertly and warmly serviced by our 1,000+ people in our 13 offices: Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Oxford & Sheffield. • Listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2023 • Legal 500 & Chambers & Partners legal guide consistent top tier ranks • National ranking of 44 in the Top 100 UK law firm listing - The Lawyer magazine • Winner of The Lawyer and Legal Week’s Litigation Team of the Year 2020 • Ranked 51 in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2020 • ‘Diversity Champion’ for Stonewall - charity supporting LGBTQ+ rights