Freeths strengthens Corporate offering with strategic Partner hire in London
Leading law firm Freeths has bolstered its London Corporate team with the appointment of Partner Zum Mohammed. She joins from Gateley Plc, where she was Head of the London Corporate team.
This strategic hire marks another significant step in the firm’s ambitious growth plans, following a period of exceptional performance.
Zum brings extensive experience advising on domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, joint ventures and complex corporate restructurings. She regularly acts for well-known mid-market private equity sponsors, family offices and their portfolio companies on platform, bolt-on and exit transactions.
Her appointment reflects Freeths’ continued investment in top-tier talent to meet increasing client demand across key sectors, with a particular focus on private equity-backed deals.
Commenting on Zum’s appointment, Head of London Corporate Tom Rowley said: “Zum is an exceptional lawyer whose experience and approach align perfectly with the strategic direction and culture of our growing team. Her appointment reinforces our commitment to building a leading mid-market private equity offering in London as a key part of our already strong national practice and ensuring we continue to deliver the highest level of service to our clients. We’re delighted to welcome her to the partnership.”
Freeths’ London Corporate team has sustained momentum over the past 18 months, driven by a strong pipeline of transactions and the firm’s strategic focus on expanding its presence in the capital. The firm’s national Corporate practice has also continued to scale, supported by significant lateral hires, a growing roster of high-profile clients, and numerous industry award wins.
Zum Mohammed added: “I’m thrilled to be joining Freeths at such an exciting moment for the Firm. The London Corporate team has built an outstanding reputation for high-quality work, commercial insight, and a genuinely collaborative and dynamic culture. I’m looking forward to contributing to the next phase of growth and supporting our clients as they navigate increasingly complex and fast-moving markets.”
Freeths’ growth has been reflected in industry recognition, with the firm recently named Law Firm of the Year at the City AM Awards 2025 and the same at the Legal Business Awards 2024.
ABOUT FREETHS
Freeths is a top 50 commercial law firm, trusted by leading private and public sector clients including Centrica PLC, ENGIE, Aldi, Mercedes-Benz UK, Tarmac, Experian, and Lloyds Bank.
Recognised for its landmark High Court victory for 555 sub-postmaster clients against the Post Office – one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in British legal history – Freeths continues to advise on the subsequent GLO and Horizon Convictions Redress compensation schemes.
As a certified B Corporation (B Corp), Freeths is committed to responsible business practices, demonstrating its focus on delivering the highest standards of environmental and social impact, governance and inclusion. This commitment is reflected in accolades such as Diversity Champion status from Stonewall, Gold accreditation from Investors in People (2025), Tommy’s Champion status (2025), and recognition as a Top 30 Employer by Working Families (2025). Freeths is also featured in the Legal 500 Green Guide 2026 for its sustainability leadership.
An award-winning firm, Freeths has been named Law Firm of the Year at the City AM Awards 2025 and the Legal Business Awards 2024, and was runner-up for UK Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2025.
