Frank Richard Smith

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Frank set up the firm in 2016 after working full time in law since 2000. Creating the firm fulfilled his ambition to run his own business. Frank was born in Herefordshire and studied law with Italian at Cardiff University and Parma University in Italy. He has worked in Florence and Milan and is a fluent Italian speaker. Frank started his legal career at Wragge & Co (now international law firm Gowling WLG) before moving to Cheltenham in 2006. He was previously a partner and head of department at Harrison Clark Rickerbys and Willans LLP. Frank is a nationally recognised legal expert. Chambers UK recommends him as "an expert in his field, representing landowners on conveyancing, easements and maintenance issues". Legal 500 recommends him as someone who "provides prompt, professional and trustworthy advice" a "deal maker'' and someone who is "knowledgeable, practical and pragmatic''. The firm is now a well-established and thriving part of the Gloucestershire business community and Frank continues to provide hands on management of the firm.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 319666

  • Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Licensed for 22 years

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Frank set up the firm in 2016 after working full time in law since 2000. Creating the firm fulfilled his ambition to run his own business. Frank was born in Herefordshire and studied law with Italian at Cardiff University and Parma University in Italy. He has worked in Florence and Milan and is a fluent Italian speaker. Frank started his legal career at Wragge & Co (now international law firm Gowling WLG) before moving to Cheltenham in 2006. He was previously a partner and head of department at Harrison Clark Rickerbys and Willans LLP. Frank is a nationally recognised legal expert. Chambers UK recommends him as "an expert in his field, representing landowners on conveyancing, easements and maintenance issues". Legal 500 recommends him as someone who "provides prompt, professional and trustworthy advice" a "deal maker'' and someone who is "knowledgeable, practical and pragmatic''. The firm is now a well-established and thriving part of the Gloucestershire business community and Frank continues to provide hands on management of the firm.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 319666

  • Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Licensed for 22 years

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  • Frank Smith & Co Solicitors

    Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration

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  • English
  • Italian

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Essex House, 18 Rodney Road, Cheltenham, GL50 1JJ

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Great team that made a very smooth, efficient experience

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Robert Davies-Boulton

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Shirley

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Land Sales

We have received excellent service from Frank Smith and Co. Very thorough and helpful and the level of communication has been first class. Total professionalism from the two solicitors, one dealing with house purchase and the other, land sales. Emails were dealt with efficiently and quickly. Highly recommended and we will definitely use again in the future.

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Robert Davies-Boulton

Thank you for your review, Shirley. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Clear, Concise and Communicative

Did an excellent job handling a difficult Help to Buy remortgage. No fuss, job done, quick response.

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Christine Davies

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate your comments and we hope to be of service to you again in the future. Kind regards Frank Smith & Co Solicitors

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Ian

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Outstanding; Highly Recommended

I have used Frank Smith & Co Solicitors twice and on both occasions they have been outstanding. They appear to be unique in the fact they always respond promptly and fully to any query. I had 2 complex purchases and they guided me through every step and were always available to advise me. Nora Ibrahim is highly professional, efficient and has amazing communication skills. Frank Smith & Co Solicitors were recommended to me and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

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Dear Ian, Thank you for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that Nora and our team provided outstanding service and guidance through your complex purchases. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again. Best regards, Frank Smith & Co Solicitors

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Pleasure to deal with

It's been a pleasure to deal with you regarding my land sale. I have found the process stress free with your guidance and knowledge and you have always been available at short notice with prompt replies, something that is unusual these days. I wish you every success in your career.

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Fiona

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Fiona

Recently sold and bought for me. Very prompt, efficient, professional, contactable, thinking and thoroughly competent! Highly recommended…..

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Frank Richard Smith

Dear Fiona, Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you again in the future. Kindest regards, Frank

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Jake

Thank you for all the hard work at Frank Smith and Co, have had an amazing experience using these solicitors and definitely will be using in the future as well as recommending to friends and family.

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Dear Jake, Thank you for your review and kind words. We work very hard to meet and exceed our clients expectations so it is really good for us to receive your feedback. Best wishes, Frank

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Dealt with my fathers sale of family home and purchase of retirement flat. Everything went smoothly and he was delighted with the service

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Thank you for your review Luke. Much appreciated feedback.

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