Stephen Crook Joins Freeths as Real Estate Partner

Freeths LLP has appointed Stephen Crook as a new real estate partner in their Manchester division, while Stephen Lewis has been promoted to the head of the real estate service line in the same region. Crook, who was previously with Knights, brings over 25 years of experience in various sectors including retail, hospitality, and the public sector. He has been instrumental in expanding the retail portfolio of national retailer Schuh and managing high-profile leisure venues in the North West. Stephen Lewis, who has been with Freeths for a decade, aims to continue building Freeths' real estate market presence, following impressive growth and a recent accolade as Law Firm of the Year. Freeths has ambitious plans to scale and sustain its growth trajectory in the real estate sector.