In the UK’s largest and most in-depth survey of the legal market, The Legal 500, Frettens has once again been recognised as a leading law firm on the South Coast.
In the latest rankings for 2025-2026, seven departments across the firm have been recommended, based on our client feedback and casework.
Frettens Legal 500 Rankings
This year Frettens were ranked for seven departments, with many of our lawyers personally recommended.
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial property
- Contentious Trusts & Probate
- Employment
- Corporate & Commercial
- Family
- Personal tax, trusts & probate
Matthew Fretten on this years’ rankings
It is great that we have once again been recognised as a leading firm on the South Coast.
Whilst the recognition is great every year, what means the most to us is the fact that it is based on client feedback. Reading the client comments that comes with the recommendation is always the highlight of the process.
I am delighted for all of our teams and the individuals who have been named in the guide. It is thoroughly deserved and a reflection of their hard work, expertise and dedication to client service.
Praise for Frettens’ Commercial Teams
In our Corporate & Commercial Team, Karen Edwards was again recognised as a ‘next generation partner’ who is ‘incredibly driven and commercial’. Karen, Matthew Fretten, Zoe Watson were named in a team that were described as having ‘great depth’ with ‘many talented individuals.’
After a successful year, our Employment Team was recognised as a ‘great team’ who ‘provide a range of services with a personal touch’ headed up by Michelle Kemp.
Heading up our Commercial Litigation Team, Michelle Hayter was recognised for her ‘strong commercial knowledge’ allowing her to make an ‘assessment of the situation from a wider angle’.
Oonagh McKinney and Hannah Martin in our Commercial Property Team were mentioned for ‘going the extra mile’ and their ‘friendly and approachable’ nature.
Personal Services
Both our Wills & Tax and Family teams were once again recognised this year.
Andrew Stynes, Rosemary Sharp and Simon Immins from our Family Team were mentioned for their ‘clear, calm and communicative’ approach to their work.
Our Wills & Tax Team, headed up by James Hammersley were recognised for being ‘knowledgeable, friendly and approachable’, who deliver a ‘prompt and attentive service’. Lee Young was also mentioned, for his ‘extensive knowledge and experience’.
Careers at Frettens
We are in the midst of an exciting period of growth at Frettens and are looking for bright, ambitious people to join us and help achieve our ambitions.
You can see what it is like to work with us and check out all of our current vacancies in our careers section.
If a job for you isn’t listed but you like the sound of what we’re doing, don’t hesitate to get in touch for a chat. We are always looking for great people to share in our success.
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