Solicitor at Frettens LLP
Lauren Smallwood
Solicitor - 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 2 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate, Family Law, Housing & Property
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 82%
- Family Law 15%
- Housing & Property 4%
64 Client Reviews
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About Lauren Smallwood
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.
Languages Spoken: English
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Duration
Solicitor - Wills & Tax Solicitor
Frettens LLP
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Good service
No problem. Wills discussed and drawn up as requested. No issues.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 10 May, 2024
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Probate application
Balanced, professional and clear advice as to the legal position with regard to my late father's estate and the need for a Grant of Probate, followed by a prompt submittal of application.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 10 April, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate the positive feedback and will be sure to pass it on to Lauren!
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My Will
Very professional but friendly experience.
Everything very well explained and hence all straightforward. All went through with no doubts or concerns.
Extremely pleased.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 05 April, 2024
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that your experience with us was so positive!
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Updating our will
Great service on sorting our wills. Lauren Smallwood was brilliant and very patient.
Highly recommend
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 04 April, 2024
Thank you for leaving such a great review for Lauren! We're very pleased to hear that you would recommend us.
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Wills
Superb level of expertise shown during the process of updating our wills
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 04 April, 2024
Thank you for leaving a review. We appreciate the positive feedback and will be sure to pass it on to Lauren!
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Very knowledgeable & helpful
Thank you for your free consultation and clarifications to the options and questions I had. Lauren was very knowledgeable and helped manage my case and consult me for the best way forward to prepare and formalise our declaration of trust.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 12 March, 2024
Thank you for kindly leaving a review. We're pleased to hear that your experience with the firm was so positive!
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Very efficient, helpful & courteous
Speedy service & proffessional staff. Realky helped clarify things
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 01 March, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review Lauren. We're so pleased to hear that your experience with us was so positive.
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All very good
Lauren was most helpful and easy to talk to, thank you.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 28 February, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Lauren. We appreciate the positive feedback and will be sure to pass it on to her.
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Would recommend
This is the first time we have used Frettens. Any uncertainty on our part was swiftly dispelled as service at all times was excellent.
We would not hesitate to recommend them.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 04 January, 2024
Thank you for kindly leaving a review. We're so pleased to hear that you would recommend us!
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Professional & Helpful
Ms. Smallwood dealt with my matter in the most professional manner. I was kept informed at all times and was given the most helpful advice where needed.
Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood
A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 04 January, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad to hear that your experience with us was so positive!
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