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 3 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property, Family Law, Wills, Trusts & Probate

4.8/5 91 Client Reviews 91
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 81%
  • Family Law 14%
  • Housing & Property 4%
91 Client Reviews

4.8/5

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  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    84
  • Very Good
    6
  • Average
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  • Poor
    1
  • Awful
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July 31, 2025 20250731163752

Excellent service and highly recommended

5

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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Barry
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July 31, 2025 20250731163424

Clear and practical advice

5

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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Trevor
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June 30, 2025 20250630165931

Excellent service for our wills & LPA

5

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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Anonymous
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June 30, 2025 20250630164209

Powers of attorney

5

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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June 30, 2025 20250630163751

Profession & Efficient

4

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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May 28, 2025 20250528160811

Painless

5

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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Audrey
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April 30, 2025 20250430155351

Brilliant Solicitors

5

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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February 25, 2025 20250225144116

Friendly

5

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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Trevor
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February 25, 2025 20250225143932

Excellent service with our wills

5

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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Geoffrey
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February 03, 2025 20250203144750

Revised Will

5

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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Audra
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July 13, 2023
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Audra

5

They gave me all the information I needed and due to my disability they were happy to come to my flat to get my Will sorted out. Would thoroughly recommend them.

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 14 July, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so pleased to hear that you would recommend us!

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Mike
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Mike

5

Updated my will. All went smoothly and everyone was very helpful and patient.

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 07 July, 2023

Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that you were happy with the service you received :)

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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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Frettens LLP

2 Christchurch Road

BH24 1DN



Phone 01425208326

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Solicitor - Wills & Tax Solicitor

Frettens LLP

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