Lauren Smallwood
Solicitor
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Wills & Tax Solicitor
SRA ID: 660412
Lauren completed her training contract with us and is a qualified Solicitor in the Wills & Tax team.
Lauren graduated from Bournemouth University with a first-class degree in Law and graduated with a Distinction from the LPC in November 2019.
She undertook her training contract with us completing her seats in Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Property, Family and Wills & Tax. In September 2021 she qualified as a Solicitor and joined the Wills & Tax team in Ringwood assisting Lee Young.
Lauren does have some previous experience in the legal sector prior to starting her training contract here, having worked within a local firm for a little over a year alongside her studies.
2 Christchurch Road, BH24 1DN
Licensed for 3 years
Practice Areas
Housing & Property, Family Law, Wills, Trusts & Probate
Excellent service and highly recommended
A first class and friendly service from everyone at Frettens. Kept us informed of what was happening at each stage and quite happy to answer any questions, however trivial they seemed. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 01 August, 2025
Thank you for your feedback and the 5-star review. We are pleased to hear that you found everyone at Frettens friendly and that Lauren was able assist you. Your kind words have been passed on :)
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Clear and practical advice
Sensible advice that was straightforward.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 01 August, 2025
We appreciate the feedback Barry, we are pleased to hear that the advice you were given was clear and straight forward :)
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Excellent service for our wills & LPA
Lauren was a pleasant to deal. Her knowledge & expertise around Wills & LPA's was evident. She was easy to deal with and had direct efficient communication style which entirely met our needs.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 02 July, 2025
Thank you for the feedback Trevor, we appreciate the 5-star review. We are pleased to hear that Lauren was able to assist you with your Will's & LPA. Your kind words have been passed onto the team :)
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Powers of attorney
Advise given easy to understand and dealt with promptly.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 02 July, 2025
We appreciate the feedback and it has been passed onto Rhiannon :)
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Profession & Efficient
Profession & Efficient
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 02 July, 2025
Thank you for leaving us a review :)
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Painless
Professional & efficient
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 28 May, 2025
Thank you for all your feedback, we've passed it onto the team :)
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Brilliant Solicitors
Made to feel welcome by friendly staff on first visit to a clean, bright, modern premises. With tea or coffee served if required. Brilliant, efficient service from lauren and her team. Would definitely use again.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 30 April, 2025
Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review Audrey, we appreciate all the feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found our offices Bright and Modern. We will be sure to pass your kind words onto Lauren :)
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Friendly
Smooth process
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 26 February, 2025
Thank you for leaving us a review :)
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Excellent service with our wills
Lauren was friendly professional and offered us excellent advice and execution regarding our wills. Highly recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 26 February, 2025
We appreciate the feedback you have left us Trevor :) We are always pleased to hear that Lauren was able to assist you with the writing of your wills. Your kind words have been passed on and we look forward to working closely with you again soon :)
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Revised Will
We wanted to change our wills with new amendments twice. Lauren was excellent.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 03 February, 2025
Thank you for leaving us a review Geoffrey, we appreciate all the feedback. We look forward to working closely with you again soon and will be sure to pass your kind words onto Lauren :)
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