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Frettens are thrilled to reflect on the the growth of their commercial practice which, with ten solicitors or equivalent professionals, is the largest commercial presence that Frettens has ever had. The firm now joins a small number of Dorset firms with strong corporate teams... READ MORE

Frettens' Commercial Property Team recently completed a business lease transaction for iimia Investment Group plc, obtaining a new lease for a recently refurbished commercial premises in a prominent Bournemouth position...READ MORE

Frettens have played a key role in securing a sponsorship deal for yachtswoman Dee Caffari as she attempts a new world first. Matthew Fretten acted for Dee Caffari Racing Ltd in the seven figure deal...READ MORE

Legal Features

> Directors Who Compete Face Court Wrath

The courts have shown again that they will crack down on directors who put their own interests before their fiduciary duties as directors... READ MORE

> Employment status of agency workers good news for employers

Agency workers will not normally be considered employees, or qualify for key statutory employment rights. However, you should be careful to ensure that this is clear in their contract... READ MORE

> Shareholders Rights of Redress

When a public company's shareholders have objections to the way it is being run, there are steps that they can pursue. Minority shareholders can apply via court for ‘relief’ or for the company to be wound up... READ MORE

> Landlord's Repairs and Loss of Trade

One of the continuing sources of friction between landlords and tenants is the maintenance of buildings. Normally, the arguments are over inadequate maintenance... READ MORE

> Commerical Tenants: Word of Warning

With the proposed changes to landlord and tenant law, tenants should be aware that under current legislation, tenants can be charged a rent of double the existing rent... READ MORE

Welcome to our first Commercial Newsletter. We hope this will provide a useful resource for our commercial clients and contacts to help you stay abreast of changes in the law affecting you and your business. We have a full range of commercial solicitors at the firm, specialising in commercial property, employment, debt recovery, litigation, and company commercial.

Early 2007 has been an extremely busy period for the firm, with three crucial new recruits joining our Commercial Team. Oonagh McKinney has joined us as a Commercial Property Partner and Kate Fretten (my wife!) and Jennifer Maddocks have joined us as Employment Associates to set up a stand alone Employment Team. Click here to read more about news from around the firm.

We hope you find the articles in this newsletter of interest. Please do contact us if you have any queries relating to any of the subjects.

Kind regards

Matthew Fretten
Commercial Partner

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