Frettens Solicitors is a distinguished law firm based in Christchurch, offering a comprehensive range of legal services for both individuals and businesses. With over 40 years of experience, the firm stands out for its modern, accessible approach and its recognition by the Legal 500 and Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation, ensuring clients receive expert, reliable advice.
The firm prides itself on providing clear, practical guidance tailored to each client’s specific needs, whether navigating complex commercial transactions or sensitive personal matters. Their team of bright, friendly professionals is dedicated to resolving disputes harmoniously and efficiently, often avoiding court proceedings through skilled negotiation. They serve a diverse clientele, including first-time homebuyers, families, business owners, landlords, and employees, with many services available to clients nationwide.
Services Offered
- Conveyancing (buying, selling, remortgaging)
- First-time buyer assistance
- New build property purchases
- Government schemes (Help to Buy, Shared Ownership)
- Lease extensions and enfranchisement
- Buy to Let conveyancing
- Stamp Duty Land Tax advice
- Equity release
- Divorce and civil partnership dissolution
- Child law and arrangements
- Separation agreements
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (collaborative law)
- Financial settlements
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Cohabitation agreements
- Employment law (employee and employer claims)
- Settlement agreements
- Disciplinary action and grievances
- Contract disputes
- Discrimination and harassment claims
- Redundancy and unfair dismissal
- Constructive dismissal
- Dispute resolution (landlord issues, property disputes, consumer contracts)
- Professional negligence claims
- Will disputes and contentious probate
- Leasehold property (right to manage, right of first refusal)
- Will writing
- Probate and estate administration
- Powers of Attorney
- Living Wills and Advance Decisions
- Long term care planning
- Trusts
- Court of Protection matters
- Deeds of variation and codicils
- Tax planning and Inheritance Tax advice
- Business contracts (shareholder agreements, partnerships)
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Company formations
- Management buy-outs
- Joint ventures
- Business restructuring
- Commercial property (landlord & tenant, development, plot sales)
- Debt recovery
- Insolvency and restructuring
- HR training courses
- Landlord advice (tenancy agreements, evictions, rent arrears)
- Social housing matters
Frettens Solicitors primarily serves clients in Christchurch and the surrounding areas, including Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton, and Ringwood, with many services extending nationwide. The firm offers a free initial consultation and is proficient in handling matters through various local courts, ensuring comprehensive support for all legal needs.
