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The Saxon Centre, 11 The Saxon Centre, Bargates, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH23 1PZ

01202 280475

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The Saxon Centre, 11 The Saxon Centre, Bargates, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH23 1PZ

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5.0
Excellent
56 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
15% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
19% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Frettens LLP are accredited by

Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Frettens LLP
Trading names:
• Frettens Solicitors

Description

We are a leading law firm based in the south of England, with offices in Christchurch, Ringwood and Wimborne. We are bright, modern and accessible, offering a full range of services for businesses and individuals across the country based on these key principles. The firm is CQS accredited, has been recommended by The Legal 500 legal directory, and is recognised as an 'outstanding' place to work by Best Companies.

Rankings by area of expertise

4.8
Excellent
2,374 Reviews
93%
Value for
Money
10% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Frettens LLP are accredited by

Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Frettens LLP
Trading names:
• Frettens Solicitors

Description

We are a leading law firm based in the south of England, with offices in Christchurch, Ringwood and Wimborne. We are bright, modern and accessible, offering a full range of services for businesses and individuals across the country based on these key principles. The firm is CQS accredited, has been recommended by The Legal 500 legal directory, and is recognised as an 'outstanding' place to work by Best Companies.

Rankings by area of expertise

Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 15
Housing & Property 1 / 16
Family Law 1 / 14
Commercial Property 1 / 72
Employment 1 / 15
Dispute Resolution 1 / 7
Company & Commercial 1 / 74
Consumer 1 / 18
Litigation 1 / 5
Banking 1 / 35
Money & Tax 1 / 50
Corporate Law 1 / 2
Land Law 1 / 6
Contract Law 1 / 4
Company Law 1 / 4
Legal Aid 1 / 1
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 1
Business Law 1 / 3
Child Law 1 / 11
Equity Law 1 / 20
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 71
Care Law 1 / 41
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 5
Criminal Law 1 / 17
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 40
Nuisance Law 1 / 14
Social Law 1 / 20
Administrative Law 1 / 12
Appeals Law 1 / 27
Asset Management 1 / 29
Auction Law 1 / 2
Civil Rights Law 1 / 7
Copyright Law 1 / 486
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 53
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 48
Defamation Law 1 / 20
Disability Law 1 / 41
Discrimination Law 1 / 33
Elder Law 1 / 23
Energy Law 1 / 23
Enforcement Law 1 / 38
Equality Law 1 / 53
Fraud Law 1 / 26
Government Investigations 1 / 23
Health and Safety Law 1 / 36
Healthcare Law 1 / 32
Information Law 1 / 321
Inheritance Law 1 / 5
Injunctions Law 1 / 8
Insurance Law 1 / 16
National Insurance Law 1 / 31
Occupational Health Law 1 / 31
Planning Law 1 / 43
Surveillance Law 1 / 155
White Collar Crime 1 / 16
Local 1 / 25

Meet the team of Frettens LLP

Malcolm Niekirk

Malcolm Niekirk

Insolvency and Restructuring Partner

0.0 0
Matthew Fretten

Matthew Fretten

Managing Partner

5.0 6
Hannah Peasland

Hannah Peasland

Insolvency Trainee Solicitor

5.0 2

Meet the team of Frettens LLP

Julie Frampton

Julie Frampton

Wills & Tax Executive

4.9 174
Rhiannon Stevinson

Rhiannon Stevinson

Wills & Tax Chartered Legal Executive

4.9 142
James Hammersley

James Hammersley

Wills & Tax Partner

4.8 110
Chris Dobbs

Chris Dobbs

Employment Associate

5.0 83
Laura Mabin

Laura Mabin

Conveyancing Associate

5.0 67
Shelley Dancer

Shelley Dancer

Conveyancing Paralegal

4.9 65
Cheryl Phimster

Cheryl Phimster

Conveyancing Executive

5.0 61
Simone Bayly

Simone Bayly

Conveyancing Paralegal

4.9 56
Natalie Neil

Natalie Neil

Conveyancing Associate

4.8 31
Becky Shale

Becky Shale

Solicitor

5.0 25
Holly Munro

Holly Munro

Wills & Tax Solicitor

4.9 25
Andrew Stynes

Andrew Stynes

Family Partner

4.9 17
Hannah Martin

Hannah Martin

Commercial Property Associate

5.0 9
Anna Curtis

Anna Curtis

Dispute Resolution Partner

4.4 9
Jack Phillips

Jack Phillips

Employment Solicitor

5.0 8
Justine Mears

Justine Mears

Employment Solicitor

5.0 7
Michelle Kemp

Michelle Kemp

Partner & Head of Employment

5.0 7
Francesca Dixon

Francesca Dixon

Trainee HR Advisor

5.0 7
Nathan Andrews

Nathan Andrews

Head of HR Services

5.0 6
Matthew Fretten

Matthew Fretten

Managing Partner

5.0 6
Katelyn Webster

Katelyn Webster

Family Solicitor

5.0 3
Kate Fretten

Kate Fretten

Consultant Employment Solicitor

5.0 3
Hannah Peasland

Hannah Peasland

Insolvency Trainee Solicitor

5.0 2
Anthony Eaton

Anthony Eaton

Dispute Resolution Solicitor

5.0 1
Tayla Carlsson

Tayla Carlsson

Wills & Tax Paralegal

0.0 0
Rhys Saidi

Rhys Saidi

Trainee Solicitor

0.0 0
Malcolm Niekirk

Malcolm Niekirk

Insolvency and Restructuring Partner

0.0 0
Antoinette Ogungbe

Antoinette Ogungbe

Trainee Solicitor

0.0 0

Contact details

01202 280475
askus@frettens.co.uk
https://www.frettens.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

The Saxon Centre, 11 The Saxon Centre, Bargates, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH23 1PZ

Reviews

5.0 /5 56 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, probate, powers of attorney, employment and commercial property matters, lease extensions and business advice. Clients praise clear, practical legal expertise, efficiency and strong attention to detail. Valued soft skills include responsive, proactive communication, approachability, empathy and supportiveness, making complex or sensitive matters straightforward. The team is described as professional, friendly and reliable, delivering timely service and good value while keeping clients well informed throughout.

    Very professional
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    Highly recommended
    Attentive communication
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    Knowledgeable team
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    Steve Rowe

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    Company & Commercial

    Excellent service all round

    Everyone I have dealt with has been very friendly and helpfull. They have given lots of great advice and have been very honest with expected outcomes. I can't recommend them enough.

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    legal expert Michelle Hayter Michelle Hayter

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    Hi Steve, thank you for leaving a positive review. We look forward to working with you again in the future!

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    Samantha Anne Sampson

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    James Privett

    Worked with James on various matters relating to our business

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    legal expert James Privett James Privett

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    We appreciate the 5-stars Samantha, we look forward to working with you closely again in the future. We have passed your kind words onto James.

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    Steven Paul Axford

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    Family Law

    Great Service

    From arranging our first meeting to the final signing of a complex issue (to me anyway) I was kept informed all the way, Bryony Spicer was great and put me at ease throughout.

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    legal expert Bryony Spicer Bryony Spicer

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    Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review Steven, we appreciate the feedback and have passed it onto Bryony and team.

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    Sophie Christy

    Employment

    The perfect turnkey firm for all family and business legal needs

    I own an MSE business and needed quick support with an employment law matter. Michelle Kemp at Frettens Solicitors was extremely helpful, professional, and made me feel at ease in what could have been a very stressful situation. I will certainly be using Frettens Solicitors again in the future and would highly recommend them as a turnkey firm for all family and business legal needs.

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    legal expert Michelle Kemp Michelle Kemp

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    Hi Sophie, thank you for leaving your positive feedback about Michelle, we will pass this onto her. We look forward to working with you again in the future!

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    Joyce Gwendoline

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    Efficient Friendly Service

    We have used Frettons on two occasions now and have found them to be very efficient and friendly. From the staff on reception to the Solicitors and their teams we have had an excellent service and will use them again and recommend them to friends and family.

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    legal expert Hem Gujadhur Hem Gujadhur
    legal expert Rhiannon Stevinson Rhiannon Stevinson
    legal expert Hannah Peasland Hannah Peasland

    A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review Joyce. We are always pleased to hear that you want to return. We have passed your kind words onto the team :)

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    Mark Godfrey

    Company & Commercial

    Mark

    Frettens have been brilliant in handling my business sale. From first phone call to completion they have been extremely helpful, diligent and responsive. I can highly recommend them !!!

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    Hi Mark, thank you for leaving us a positive review. We hope to work closely with you again in the future!

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    AndrewP

    Company & Commercial

    AndrewP

    Frettons were amazing. Looking after my Family during a tricky process with the sale of our business. Zoe and Paul and all the Team looked after us and advised us with professional care and attention. Thank you.

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    legal expert Paul Longland Paul Longland
    legal expert Zoe Watson Zoe Watson

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    Hi Andrew, thank you for your lovely feedback about our team- we will pass this onto them. We look forward to working with you again soon!

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    Jane Wicks

    Commercial Property

    Jane

    Patsy Whitford was fantastic throughout a transaction which had a few problems to overcome .. I was kept informed of every step of the way and progress which had a good outcome. I would recommend Frettens and Patsy as professional and caring.

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    legal expert Patsy Whitford Patsy Whitford

    Hi Jane, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review, we really appreciate you recommending us to others! We hope to work with you again soon.

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    Krish

    Company & Commercial

    Krish

    A Truly Outstanding Solicitors Firm This is my second time using Frettens Solicitors, and once again they have exceeded every expectation. Working within the care industry, having a legal team that is prompt, knowledgeable, and consistently professional is absolutely essential—and I can say with complete confidence that I would not find a better firm to support my acquisitions than Frettens. A special thank you to Zoe Watson, Paul Longland, Hem Kumari, and Patsy Whitford. Each of them demonstrated exceptional expertise, clear communication, and a genuinely supportive approach throughout the entire process. Their responsiveness and attention to detail transformed what can often be a complex journey into a smooth and well‑managed experience. Frettens deliver a rare combination of efficiency, professionalism, and a personal touch. I would not hesitate to return to them again and highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable, high‑quality legal support.

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    legal expert Paul Longland Paul Longland
    legal expert Patsy Whitford Patsy Whitford
    legal expert Zoe Watson Zoe Watson
    legal expert Hem Gujadhur Hem Gujadhur

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    Hello Krish, thank you so much for your positive review and kind words about our team. We look forward to working with you again in the future!

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    Declan

    Company & Commercial

    Declan

    Frettens Solicitors have supported Decorum since 2017 and have advised us through every major milestone, including UK rail contracts, private equity investment rounds, and ultimately our acquisition by JR East. Their advice has always been commercial, pragmatic, and grounded in a deep understanding of our business. Matthew Fretten has led our relationship throughout and is an exceptional trusted adviser. Zoe Watson has been fundamental to our success, particularly during the JR East transaction, and her commitment and attention to detail were invaluable. More recently, Paul Longland has joined the team supporting us and has already made a very positive impact. We look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership as Frettens expand their commercial team and support us through further acquisitions, contracts, and international growth. Highly recommended.

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    legal expert Matthew Fretten Matthew Fretten

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    Hi Declan, thank you for your kind words about our team, we really appreciate it! We look forward to working closely with you again very soon! :)

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    4.8 /5 2374 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, probate, powers of attorney, employment and commercial property matters, lease extensions and business advice. Clients praise clear, practical legal expertise, efficiency and strong attention to detail. Valued soft skills include responsive, proactive communication, approachability, empathy and supportiveness, making complex or sensitive matters straightforward. The team is described as professional, friendly and reliable, delivering timely service and good value while keeping clients well informed throughout.

      Very professional
      Clear advice
      Quick response
      Friendly staff
      Highly recommended
      Attentive communication
      Efficient service
      Knowledgeable team
      Helpful guidance
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      Valerie Smith

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Wills & LPA's

      Lauren was very efficient and approachable. She was a pleasure to deal with.

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      Hi Valerie, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We look forward to working with you again!

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      Wills

      Excellent professional service from Frettens Solicitors as usual. Thank you.

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      Hello thank you for leaving us your positive feedback. We are pleased you found our service excellent!

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      Wendy Kathleen

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Very satisfied

      Bethany acted and the outcome is very satisfactory. She was professional and friendly.

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      legal expert Bethany Pinner Bethany Pinner

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      Hi Wendy, thank you for leaving a 5-star review. We hope to work with you again in the future!

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      Sarah Case

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      Will/ advice

      Becky was so helpful, she spoke to me in terms that I could understand. If at any point I was feeling overwhelmed, Becky would stop and allow me time to process. I can't praise her enough everything was clear and explained to me. I was allowed plenty o time to discuss options open to me.

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      legal expert Becky Shale Becky Shale

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      Hi Sarah, we really appreciate your kind words about Becky. We hope to work closely with you again soon!

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      anonymous

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      Wills

      Very happy with service, speed and recommendations from our solicitor Becky Shale.

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      Thank you for leaving your positive feedback. We are pleased you were happy with the service!

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      James Layfield

      Housing & Property

      James

      I was selling a property. This was one of those rare refreshing occasions where I felt a great service had been provided by a solicitor firm. Phoebe responded to all our questions immediately. Advice was clear and concise. Very professional throughout. Thank you.

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      legal expert Phoebe Gamble Phoebe Gamble

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      Hi James, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We will be sure to pass this onto Phoebe!

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      Jenisha Mistry

      Housing & Property

      Jenisha

      I have just completed the purchase of my first house with the team at Frettens and Laura Bowie has been absolutely incredible, she was very approachable, supportive and was able to answer all of my questions and ensured a smooth process for the purchase and keeping me in the loop at all times. I would highly recommend using Frettens and I will recommend them to anyone that asks, thank you for everything!😁

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      legal expert Laura Bowie Laura Bowie

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      Hi Jenisha, thank you for your lovely feedback about Laura. We will be sure to pass this onto her!

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      Andrew McCleave

      Andrew

      Advice was always clear and communications efficient and timely.

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      Hi Andrew, thank you for your 5-star review. We are pleased you found us efficient!

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      Kim Layfield

      Kim

      Cannot express highly enough. Every email was answered within minutes, just cannot fault. Very friendly, helpful and efficient.

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      Hi Kim, thank you so much for leaving us a 5-star review. We hope to work with you again soon!

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      Julie Foulkes

      Housing & Property

      Julie

      Our recent conveyancing on sale and purchase was handled in a professional and very efficient manner by Phoebe Gamble. I would have no hesitation is either using Frettens again or recommending their services to friends.

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      Hi Julie, thank you for leaving us your positive feedback about Phoebe. We will be sure to pass this onto her!

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