Law firm Freeths has bolstered its planning and environment group with the appointment of Sarah Phillips as legal director in Bristol.
Phillips, who joins from Herbert Smith Freehills, has more than 17 years’ experience advising both private and public sector clients on complex planning matters. In her new role, she will work alongside directors Ben Derrington and Richard Broadbent.
Paul Brailsford, partner and national head of planning and environment at Freeths, said: “We are a passionate and ambitious team with unrivalled multi-disciplinary experience and a solid strategy for growth. Sarah’s appointment alongside directors Ben and Richard cements a first class planning and environmental law offer that will be a real game changer for clients in the region. Our plans for Bristol do not stop here and we hope to add planning consultancy expertise to the team in the near future.”
Adam Watson, partner, managing partner of Freeths Bristol, added: “At Freeths Bristol, we pride ourselves with working amongst some of the country’s top talent, this is reflected within our office’s year-on-year record growth. Therefore, we’re extremely pleased to welcome Sarah to the team. With Sarah’s distinguished capabilities recognised in the field, we’re confident she will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise for our clients.”
Phillips said: “I’m excited to join Freeths alongside some of the country’s most acclaimed planning and environmental lawyers. Since being introduced to the team, it was clear there was a real synergy with my own personal values and Freeths’ ambitious expansion strategy. With a shared appetite of collaborative working for our clients, I’m looking forward to seeing what the next few months has in store whilst I begin my next career journey.”
