Chris Freeston
Nottingham Office Managing Partner & National Head of Banking & Finance | Nottingham
"Chris is very highly rated and regarded."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
Call: 0345 634 1725 Mobile: 0776 616 6195
About Chris
Chris is an experienced, pragmatic lawyer with an eye for detail and a highly commercial approach.
He offers sound advice about Banking & Finance, including all areas of corporate lending, with a particular focus on property and construction finance and debt restructuring. He also has extensive experience of advising on all aspects of project finance transactions including PFI, infrastructure and energy projects.
Chris is a key partner at Freeths and is well known for showing great commitment to his clients.
Chris is ranked as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2025 edition), and as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 (2022 edition).
Contact Chris
Call: 0345 634 1725
Mobile: 0776 616 6195
Notable work & expertise
Recent Work
- Acting for Bridges Fund Management on the £84 million acquisition of the Evans Easyspace portfolio of 50 serviced office centres from Regus Plc.
- Advising the issuer on a £100 million mortgage bond issue secured against a portfolio of commercial properties.
- Acting for the lender on a £150 million debt portfolio secured against a mixture of investment and development properties and the subsequent restructuring of the same.
- Acting for the developer on a £100 million funding and profit share arrangement with a leading property Plc. This included a mezzanine facility for the development of multiple projects.
- Advising the borrowing group on £37 million of loan facilities to refinance existing indebtedness and finance the development of a 350 bed student development.
Chris has extensive experience advising lenders and businesses on all aspects of real estate finance matters. He can assist clients with corporate structuring, funding and loans. Chris offers a calm and commercial approach and has been praised for having a sophisticated understanding of his area.
Recent Work
- Advising a non-bank lender on its corporate structuring and funding as well as the vast majority of its loans.
- Acting for a student accommodation developer and operator on total loans in excess of £100 million including both development and investment facilities.
- Advising the borrower on a £55 million loan facility secured against a mixed use portfolio.
Testimonials
"I have worked with Chris on an extremely important deal to my business where a successful outcome was crucial. The task was complex and required a...
Client testimonial, Development Director
Henry Davidson Developments Limited
"Chris has acted for the bank on several complex transactions recently. His accessibility and experience allied to the efficient manner in which he...
Client testimonial, Property Finance Manager
Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Plc (formerly Anglo Irish Bank Plc)
"Chris is very bright and to the point."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“Chris is always available when needed.” “His level of service is exemplary.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
"He remains a very valued adviser.”
Chambers & Partners, 2023
“He provides a faultless service.”
Chambers & Partners, 2023
"... the best all round solicitor in banking, deep technical understanding with instinctive commercial acumen."
The Legal 500, 2022
"He has a really deep understanding of the commercial side and he is technically competent. He is a trusted adviser."
Chambers & Partners, 2022
"Chris Freeston has a perfect balance of technical expertise and commercial acumen."
The Legal 500, 2022
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