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The Saxon Centre, 11 The Saxon Centre, Bargates, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH23 1PZ
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The Saxon Centre, 11 The Saxon Centre, Bargates, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH23 1PZ
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Regulator ID: 442849
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Frettens LLP are accredited by
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.
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Frettens LLP are accredited by
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.
The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Frettens LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.
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| Tuesday | 09:00–17:15 | |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:15 | (Open) |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:15 | |
| Friday | 09:00–17:15 | |
| Saturday | (Closed) | |
| Sunday | (Closed) |
The Saxon Centre, 11 The Saxon Centre, Bargates, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH23 1PZ
What clients say about Frettens LLP
The firm specialises in conveyancing, property transactions, wills, probate, family and employment law, commercial and corporate matters, with strong technical knowledge and efficient, timely case management. Clients praise clear, practical legal advice, attention to detail and value for money. Valued soft skills include friendliness, approachability, empathy, responsiveness and proactivity—staff are communicative, reassuring and calm under pressure. The team is described as professional, organised and supportive, making difficult or time‑sensitive matters straightforward and less stressful; many clients would recommend and instruct them again.
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Heather Varley was more than helpful each time I've seen her. Very professional.
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I have always used Frettens probably because my parents did! I have always fond them very efficient and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Visiting their office is always lovely and their advice is excellent.
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Well explained and assisted in detail. Heather was efficient and friendly.
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We had a good experience when creating new wills. heather was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely use again if needed.
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Professional always , easy payment methods, friendly , would use again.
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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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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.
Patsy Whitford of Frettens was incredibly helpful in guiding us through a small but extremely complex land purchase recently, demonstrating diligence and patience, and offering sound advice. We’d very happily recommend to anyone.
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Hi Jon, thank you for leaving your kind words about Patsy, we have passed this onto her! We hope to work with you again very soon.
As someone who transacts regularly and values efficiency, clarity, and professionalism, I entrust all of my legal work to Clare at Frettens. Clare consistently delivers an exceptional standard of service, and I cannot recommend her, and the wider team, highly enough. Their expertise, responsiveness, and attention to detail have made every transaction smooth and stress-free.
Very good service and advice. Prompt service and responses. Unable to say if competitive pricing, but I would assume so, market forces at play etc. I would certainly recommend. No one uses a solicitor for something simple, it’s always because it involves something you cannot deal with yourself. We pay for the advice recieved, which I found to be excellent value.
Thank you for leaving such great feedback! We're so pleased to hear that you would recommend us.
I phoned Frettens this morning because I just wanted a bit of advice about a false accusation I had received via a WhatsApp message. I spoke to a receptionist, I assume, who couldn't put me through to the Dispute team as the lines were busy. She eventually got back to me and said that they could write a letter to the person at a cost of £500 plus VAT. I realise that prices have increased since I retired as a legal secretary in 2019 but £500 plus VAT seemed somewhat excessive for one letter. Needless to say I won't be using them. This is a response to your reply. I saw your 'free 30 minute' appointment. I telephoned and explained to whoever answered the phone this was what I wanted, as I just needed some advice and if I was eligible for the free half hour after explaining what my problem was. I never spoke to a solicitor. Nothing was 'explained' to me about opening a file. I was just told it would cost £500 to write a letter. When I queried the amount, she repeated £500 plus VAT. Nothing was said about the free half hour, which I initially enquired about. I just wanted to find out what my options were.
Dear Ann, As we explained on the phone, we would need to open a new file and properly look into your matter to be able to provide you with an exact quote. Therefore, one of our solicitors gave you £500 plus VAT as an estimate prior to you instructing us. We apologise for the fact you feel this price is excessive, however we are disappointed that you felt the need to leave a review for this reasoning.
What clients say about Frettens LLP
The firm specialises in conveyancing, property transactions, wills, probate, family and employment law, commercial and corporate matters, with strong technical knowledge and efficient, timely case management. Clients praise clear, practical legal advice, attention to detail and value for money. Valued soft skills include friendliness, approachability, empathy, responsiveness and proactivity—staff are communicative, reassuring and calm under pressure. The team is described as professional, organised and supportive, making difficult or time‑sensitive matters straightforward and less stressful; many clients would recommend and instruct them again.
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Heather Varley was more than helpful each time I've seen her. Very professional.
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I have always used Frettens probably because my parents did! I have always fond them very efficient and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Visiting their office is always lovely and their advice is excellent.
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Well explained and assisted in detail. Heather was efficient and friendly.
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We had a good experience when creating new wills. heather was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely use again if needed.
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Professional always , easy payment methods, friendly , would use again.
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I recently used Frettens for a house sale and purchase. The team there are great. Edward was really easy to communicate with and was very helpful. I would definitely use Frettens again! Thank you!
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Hi Sharon, thank you for leaving your positive feedback, we will pass this onto Edward!
Niki supported me through a lease extension, her knowledge, thoroughness and patience is invaluable. Thank you
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Hi Emily, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review - we will make sure to pass on your kind words to Niki!
Very helpful. Always got back within a few hours. Explained the whole process.
Thank you for the 5-star review Allan, we appreciate the feedback.
Amazing service for Charlotte , cannot praise her enough for fer efforts to get my house sale through , a complete asset to the firm
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Hi Mark, thank you for leaving us a positive review. We really appreciate your feedback and we look forward to working with you again soon!
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 !!!
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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