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Freeman & Co. Nick Freeman is undoubtedly the most famous solicitor practising in the country today. He heads the Nick is a regular legal commentator for the Sunday Times.

Without doubt Nick Freeman is the most famous solicitor practising in the country today. His reputation as a skilled advocate and tenacious lawyer has been reported far and wide within the press. Owing to his indepth knowledge of motoring law, the press dubbed him as "Mr Loophole" following his continued successes at challenging prosecutions. So much has the name of "Mr Loophole" become a mark of

his success that Nick trademarked the name in 2008. Following his graduation from Chester Law School in 1979, Nick began his legal career as a prosecuting solicitor for the Greater Manchester Police. Owing to his advanced legal knowledge and courtroom style he was soon recruited into private practice by the then highly respected firm of Burton & Co, where he was soon made a partner. In 1999 Nick made the move of starting his own solicitors' firm and at that point Freeman & Co was created. From this early start, Nick has developed Freeman & Co into one of the best known and highly respected solicitors' firm in the country. The press and media have followed Nick's career closely, in part because of the high profile and celebrity clients that he attracts. His client list reads like a "who's who" of famous names, having represented the likes of David Beckham, Sir Alex Ferguson, Andrew Flintoff, Jeremy Clarkson, Tiff Needell, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Jamie Rednapp, Colin Montgomerie and Van Morrison, to name but a few. Although Nick is well known as a skilled motoring lawyer, his background and practice covers a full range of criminal offences, from assault to murder, from theft to serious fraud and from indecent assault to r**e. By utilising his years of experience and technical legal knowledge, Nick applies the same level of scrutiny and tenacity to each and every offence that his clients face; looking for the weaknesses in the prosecution case and getting the best possible result. Despite the media embracing Nick as "Mr Loophole" and them reporting on his celebrity clients, Freeman & Co thrive on representing ordinary people and members of the public with the same tenacious manner that can be read about in the press. Outside of his practice Nick regularly appears both on television and radio as an experienced and respected legal commentator. In recent times his credits have included Tonight With Trevor MacDonald, Close Up North West, Channel 4 News, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 5 Live to name but a few. He also appears regularly on Sky News, BBC News 24 and Legal Eagles on ITV's This Morning.

04/09/2026

I don’t believe blanket 20mph limits across London are sensible.

Driving through London now can feel painfully slow, frustrating and mentally exhausting. I understand the argument for 20mph zones around schools, busy residential streets and genuine danger spots, but everywhere?

There has to be a balance between road safety and actually allowing traffic to move.

At what point does making driving 'safer' simply make driving unbearable?

I think London has gone too far.

What do you think, Sadiq Khan and Transport for London?

03/09/2026

If your child commits a crime, should you be punished too?

I think we need to have an uncomfortable conversation about parental responsibility.

If a child between 10 and 16 commits a criminal offence, should their parents also face criminal consequences?

My view is yes, in appropriate circumstances.

We spend a great deal of time asking what has gone wrong with young people. But perhaps we also need to ask a harder question:

Where were the parents?

Parents cannot control every decision a child makes. Of course they can’t. But responsibility has to mean something.

If parents knew that serious criminal behaviour by their child could have consequences for them too, would they pay closer attention to where their children are, who they are with and what they are doing?

I believe many would.

This isn’t about punishing good parents for one mistake. It’s about creating real accountability where there has been a serious failure of parental responsibility.

Too harsh, or is this long overdue?

I want to know what you think.

Home Office
Ministry of Justice UK
UK Government
Sky News
The Times and The Sunday Times
LBC

01/09/2026

I didn’t see the 20mph sign. Is that a defence?

Not necessarily, but there is one detail that could change everything.

If the signs were there and you simply failed to notice them because you weren’t paying attention, you can still be prosecuted.

But if the 20mph sign was genuinely obscured, hidden or not properly visible, you may have an argument in your defence.

So before you automatically accept a speeding allegation, ask yourself this: Could I reasonably have seen the sign?

In this Ask Nick, I explain the distinction; because when it comes to motoring law, the detail can make all the difference. Would you challenge it?

Department for Transport The AA UK IAM RoadSmart

28/08/2026

Are We Tipping The Tax Man?

I’ve noticed something on restaurant bills that doesn’t sit comfortably with me.

You order £100 of food. VAT is added. Then the restaurant calculates a 10%, 12.5% or even higher service charge on the VAT inclusive total.

So you’re effectively being asked to tip not only on the meal, but on the tax as well.

Why?

If the service charge is supposed to reward the people who served you, surely it should be calculated on the cost of the food and drink, not on the VAT collected for the Government.

It may be common practice. That doesn’t necessarily make it right.

Next time you get a restaurant bill, look at exactly what that percentage has been calculated on.

I think this deserves a proper debate.

Do you agree with me or am I wrong?

MoneySavingExpert.com HMRC HM Treasury

27/08/2026

Noise Cameras: Or Just Another Way to Watch Drivers?

We’re told noise cameras are about tackling nuisance vehicles.

But I think there’s a much bigger question we should be asking.

Are we solving the problem or simply expanding surveillance?

As a motoring lawyer, I’ve always believed that technology has a role to play. But cameras should never become a substitute for visible policing.

If a driver is breaking the law, deal with them.

If anti social driving is the problem, put more police officers on the streets to stop it.

My concern is that we’re becoming increasingly reliant on cameras, while neighbourhood policing continues to decline.

The law should protect the public, not create the perception that motorists are simply becoming an easy source of enforcement.

I’d rather see more police officers and fewer cameras.

What do you think?

Is this about public safety or have we become too dependent on surveillance?

GB News Sky News TalkTVUK The AA UK

The Most Misunderstood Dogs You’ll Ever Meet.Today is , and I want to introduce you to someone very special…Manny.My En...
26/08/2026

The Most Misunderstood Dogs You’ll Ever Meet.

Today is , and I want to introduce you to someone very special…

Manny.

My English Bull Terrier. My constant companion. My emotional support. My best mate.

Before Manny, there was George, my beloved Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who inspired my Save the Staffy campaign.

For years, I’ve challenged the myths surrounding bull breeds.

The truth?

A dog’s behaviour is shaped far more by how it’s bred, raised, trained and treated than by fear or stereotypes alone.

Give a dog love.
Give it structure.
Give it exercise.
Give it boundaries.
Treat it with respect.

Do that, and you’ll discover one of the most loyal, affectionate companions you could ever hope to have.

Every dog deserves to be judged as an individual, not by its breed.

Happy International Dog Day to every responsible dog owner and to the rest of you, buy a stuffed animal dog .

Give your four-legged best friend a cuddle from me.

Dogs Trust RSPCA (England & Wales) Battersea

24/08/2026

The Best Lawyers Don’t Just Know the Law: They Find What Everyone Else Misses.

People often ask me, ‘What’s the secret to becoming a great lawyer?’

It isn’t simply intelligence.

It’s having the discipline to develop a forensic knowledge of the law.

The best lawyers have an obsession with detail.

They dedicate countless hours to reading, researching and understanding legislation, case law and procedure.

That’s how you spot loopholes.

Loopholes don’t magically appear. They’re found by those prepared to work harder, think deeper and see what everyone else has overlooked.

Knowledge gives you the information.

Intelligence helps you analyse it.

Experience gives you wisdom.

Intuition tells you where to look.

It’s the combination of all four that separates a good lawyer from a great one.

Do you think success comes from talent or relentless hard work?

The Law Society
Legal Cheek
The Lawyer News

21/08/2026

Should you be allowed to run the country if you’ve never had a career outside politics?

I don’t think so.

My view is simple: before anyone can become an MP or hold ministerial office, they should have at least 10 years of experience in industry, business or a recognised profession.

Why?

Because running a country requires more than political theory. It requires real world experience, meeting a payroll, running a business, leading teams, solving problems and living with the consequences of your decisions.

As debate continues over Andy Burnham’s newly announced cabinet, it’s worth asking a bigger question than the personalities involved:

Do we have the right criteria for selecting the people who govern us?

Should experience outside Westminster be a prerequisite for high office?

Let me know what you think.

GB News TalkTVUK Sky News The Times and The Sunday Times The Telegraph

19/08/2026

Can your spouse legally take your speeding points?

Think carefully before you answer that.

If you were driving, but you name your husband or wife instead so that they take the points, this isn’t some clever little loophole.

You could be turning a speeding matter into something far more serious; perverting the course of justice.

But here’s the question I’m asking.

When we are increasingly suspending or reducing short custodial sentences, do we risk changing the calculation people make?

Does somebody start thinking:

‘I’ll take a punt. If I get away with it, brilliant. If I don’t, am I really going to prison?’

The law depends heavily on deterrence. Once people stop fearing the consequence, you have a problem.

So should lying about who was driving carry an unmistakable threat of immediate custody?

Or are we becoming too soft?

I’m Nick Freeman. Tell me what you think.

Metropolitan Police Service Ministry of Justice UK

18/08/2026

Fit to Work? Then Why Aren’t You Working?

Britain’s economy isn’t just slowing down, it’s losing momentum.

If you’re genuinely unable to work, society will support you.

But if you’re fit, capable and there are jobs available, why should taxpayers fund a life without work indefinitely?

My view is simple.

Give people who are fit to work three months to find employment, retrain or take up one of the many vacancies across sectors. After that, if they choose not to work without good reason, state support is stopped.

Work isn’t just about earning a wage. It gives people purpose, dignity and independence.

Compassion and accountability can exist together.

Do you agree, or have I got this completely wrong?

Let me know in the comments.

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