Michael Frape

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Michael specialises in resolving complex /high-value commercial disputes for clients ranging from private individuals to public companies. He always seeks to resolve a dispute at the least possible cost and at the earliest possible stage by utilising the most appropriate procedure including negotiations, mediation, expert determination, arbitration, adjudication, or litigation or a combination of these. Michael has particular expertise in breach of contract/warranty claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, directors’ duties, guarantees and indemnities, company law and insolvency issues, and professional negligence. Michael is relationship partner for a leading regional building society, for whom he advises on complex /high-value matters.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 157264

  • Based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Licensed for 33 years

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Michael specialises in resolving complex /high-value commercial disputes for clients ranging from private individuals to public companies. He always seeks to resolve a dispute at the least possible cost and at the earliest possible stage by utilising the most appropriate procedure including negotiations, mediation, expert determination, arbitration, adjudication, or litigation or a combination of these. Michael has particular expertise in breach of contract/warranty claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, directors’ duties, guarantees and indemnities, company law and insolvency issues, and professional negligence. Michael is relationship partner for a leading regional building society, for whom he advises on complex /high-value matters.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 157264

  • Based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Licensed for 33 years

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Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.6/5
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  • Ashtons Legal LLP

    Partner

    Until Present

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Swedish
  • German

Opening hours

Monday 08:30–17:30
Tuesday 08:30–17:30
Wednesday 08:30–17:30
Thursday 08:30–17:30
Friday 08:30–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Chequers House, 77-81 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8EU

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Aleks

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Thank you Michael

I came to Ashtons with a complex partnership dispute, and Michael Frape made all the difference. He is calm, clear and relentless, and he kept me steady through the stressful stretches by always explaining the reasoning behind his advice. He held firm on the points that counted, never overcomplicated things, and was genuinely sensitive to how much was riding on this for me and my family. He cared about the outcome in a real way. The rest of my dealings with the firm were a touch uneven, but Michael was first rate throughout, and he is the reason I would send anyone facing something similar his way. With heartfelt thanks.

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Michael Frape and Ross Strowger - a formidable team!

Michael Frape and Ross Strowger make a brilliant team in managing the most complex of disputes covering both commercial dispute resolution and associated employment aspects. They are both phenomenally good lawyers but working together as a team in the interests of their client they make a truly formidable pairing. Anybody experiencing a complex dispute should contact Michael and Ross to conduct their matter. My interests could not have been represented any better and I felt cared for and heard all the way through the dispute resolution process. If you need lawyers to represent you with tenacity, determination and dedication, the combined skill set exhibited by Ross and Michael means their early advice should be sought.

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Dispute resolution

The support was patient and thorough. Care was taken to engage with a difficult client and master peculiar circumstances. It was refreshing to deal with a lawyer prepared to represent people, not only corporate entities.

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Good advice!

Good sensible advice - and now I have to write 40 characters apparently.

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Legal Negligence claim

Michael Frape worked through this very complicated issue involving multiple parties. He dealt with considerable tactics from the other side. With input being required from other areas of the Ashtons team namely, Sheila Small, they worked together to ensure all the information required was available, and achieved a successful outcome.

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I’ve been working with Michael on a very stressful and complex dispute, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for better support. From day one he was calm, clear, and straight-talking. He explained everything in plain English, laid out my options objectively, and never pushed me down a path that didn’t make commercial sense. What really stood out was his balance of legal knowledge and pragmatism - he didn’t just throw the book at me, he helped me weigh up the costs, risks, and likely outcomes so I could make confident decisions. Communication has been excellent, with prompt replies and carefully thought-out advice at every stage. Michael is exactly the kind of lawyer you want on your side: thorough, strategic, and honest about where you stand. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

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Ashtons is very trustworthy and reliable. I needed quick advice with a strict budget and was very satisfied. I had an initial consult with Michael who quickly identified my needs with precision and relevant knowledge. We agreed high level, strategic advice was more valuable than detailed legal research, which ended up exactly suiting my needs and staying within budget. Additionally client care was great and I felt looked after throughout - thoroughly recommend.

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Richard

Michael Frape of Ashtons Legal provided excellent service in handling a professional negligence claim for me. The claim was very important to me, and Michael did a highly diligent and thorough job of putting together and pursuing the initial stages of the claim, with the appropriate level of attention to detail, always dealing with the case personally. Michael adapted his fees to reflect the nature and size of the case. Michael was then forced to relinquish the case on grounds of the economics, but he gave time in completing the final stage before the handover to my new solicitor and did everything he could to ensure that went smoothly. Eventually a settlement of the case was obtained and I will always be grateful for Ashtons Legal's part in this.

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