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Best Companies Rankings 2023: Another 'Outstanding' Year for Frettens

Matthew Fretten
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Best Companies have now released their latest league tables for 2023 and Frettens have been recognised for the seventh year running.

The group base their ‘best companies to work for’ rankings on an anonymous employee engagement survey, completed by all of our team. Here’s how we fared this year…

New cohort of Trainees at Frettens as firm continues to invest in the future

Matthew Fretten
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The next cohort of trainees have joined Frettens, as the firm’s training contract programme continues to be a big hit. In this article, we hear from those new trainees and Matthew Fretten.

Host of new starters bring Frettens staff numbers to landmark high

Lewis Barr
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We are proud to announce a host of new starters at Frettens, bringing the firms staff numbers above and beyond the one hundred mark.

Seven new people arrived at Frettens in September, including a new partner, a second cohort of law graduates and more. Here’s everything you need to know.

Commercial Property Partner Sarah Heath joins Frettens in 'major coup'

Oonagh McKinney
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We are absolutely thrilled to welcome a new partner, Sarah Heath, to the firm.

Sarah becomes the 3rd partner in our growing Commercial Property Team, joining Ben Cobb and head of department Oonagh McKinney.

Frettens advise in key taxi worker status case

Chris Dobbs
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Frettens acted for local company United Taxis in a key case at the Employment Appeal Tribunal in March of this year.

Thanks to the assistance of our specialist Employment Team, the client received a successful result as the claimant involved was held not to be a worker or employee of United Taxis.

Placement students among seven new faces at Frettens following summer spree

Matthew Fretten
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In this article, we summarise and reflect on a host of new starters that have joined the firm in July and August. Matthew Frettens and Lewis Barr comment on the implications for the firms future.

More promotions at Frettens as staff continue to flourish

Matthew Fretten
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To kick off this financial year, on 1st July, Frettens announced eight staff promotions many of which within the busy property department. Here, Matthew Frettens speaks about these promotions and we here from some of those promoted.

Frettens act on major REIDsteel redevelopment and expansion deal

Oonagh McKinney
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Frettens’ Commercial Property department have recently acted for REIDsteel on the completion of their purchase at Reid Street in Christchurch. Here, Oonagh McKinney reflects on the transaction.

What is the graduate scheme at Frettens like?

Lewis Barr
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In this article, Zoe, James and Katelyn discuss their experiences with the graduate scheme at Frettens and answer any questions you might have.

Frettens recognised as a 'Top 5 Law Firm to work for' by Best Companies

Matthew Fretten
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Best Companies, the organisation behind the Sunday Times Awards, have recognised Frettens in their latest league tables for Q1 of 2023.

The group base their rankings on an anonymous employee engagement survey, completed by our team.

What work do placement students take on at Frettens?

Clare Hallett
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In this article, Greg Cooke, who is currently on a placement year at the firm, answers some common questions from students and gives his perspective of the programme.

What are the benefits of undertaking a Placement Year?

Ben Cobb
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In this Q and A, Zak Khan, who is currently completing his placement year in Frettens Commercial Property Department, answers some frequently asked questions about the placement programme.

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