Our bright commercial lawyers offer proactive legal advice in plain English. As a growing, ambitious business ourselves, we are familiar with many of the challenges business owners face, and can provide well-rounded support and advice.
All our eligible commercial departments are recommended in the Legal 500, the independent guide to leading law firms.
What our clients say about us
Corporate Commercial ClientI have worked with Matthew Fretten and his team for many years. Throughout that time I have received practical, pragmatic, honest, relevant and value for money advice on every occasion. The team is friendly, approachable and obviously close knit. There are no egos, just a commitment to excellent client service and to each other.
Abdul Khan, Chief Operating Officer, Parasol HomesBen and his team have assisted the housing association with a number of large projects over the past couple of years often within tight timescales. We have found him to be proactive, responsive and he regularly goes above and beyond in providing us with an exceptional service.
Commercial ClientFrettens has been instrumental in growing our business. They are prepared to move quickly so we can take advantage of opportunities and we appreciate their straightforward approach.
Commercial ClientFrettens delivers professional, quality advice at a sensible cost and in a language that's readily understandable. What else can you ask of a lawyer?
Commercial Property ClientOMG!!! Stood out. Your company has been amazing, the best legal team that I have ever dealt with, so professional, efficient and so lovely, kind and helpful. 5 gold stars all the way. Thank you so very much for all your help and kindness.
Commercial Property ClientWe have been very pleased with your handling of our case, and if another opportunity arises we will most certainly engage your help again.
Commercial Property ClientOonagh looked after me very well. I was completely in the deep end over a renewal of a lease and she definitely made things very easily understandable.
Corporate Commercial ClientWayne Spolander gave excellent, clear and complete advice regarding Articles and Memorandum of Association. He was fast to respond and solved my issues. I would highly recommend him.
Corporate Commercial ClientWe have a sense of comfort when Frettens are handling our requirements. Not only are they extremely responsive to any questions we may have but they have the ability and knowledge to understand our needs. They are a company we trust to handle the corporate and commercial demands of our business needs and would not hesitate to recommend them.
Corporate Commercial ClientFriendly, insightful, professional advice delivered at an appropriate technical level for the client, accompanied by a quick delivery of well communicated actioned work.
Debt Recovery ClientI cannot put a value on the help Frettens have given my company. They are extremely diligent, professional and forward thinking.
Dispute Resolution ClientI have always found the Dispute Resolution team at Frettens to be totally professional with a clear view of what their clients need and how best to achieve it in an efficient manner.
Employment ClientThe College values the professional expertise on employment matters and especially the level and speed of response to and question asked. It is like having a lawyer in the cupboard! Highly recommended.
James Hadley-Clift, Winkworth Estate AgentsKaren has been fantastic and someone I will return to repeatedly as my business grows. She has managed to give not only a high level of advice, customer service and professionalism which you would expect from anyone at Frettens but delivered it in a friendly and relevant way…human you could say.
Matt Rees, England & CoKaren has recently helped draw up a business purchase agreement for a practice my firm was acquiring. She was professional, easy to talk to and gave clear expert advice throughout. Deadlines were always kept and Karen made this aspect of the purchase as straightforward as it could be. I would use Karen again and highly recommend her.
Mr ShahiThank you for your professionalism and great help we received from you during setting up the lease for our old surgery.
Ms Adamo - Commercial Property ClientI just want to say thank you for your professionalism and efficiency in conducting this sale.
Non Executive Director in Social HousingOonagh and Ben were professional and provided clear guidance and I was supported throughout the whole process and they ensured that it all was completed successfully.Time after time they go above and beyond and put me and what I seek to achieve at the forefront of their work.
Regional Express LimitedAs always a very efficient and knowledgeable service. As a Managing Director, Frettens is certainly a company I trust and rely on to give me sound legal advice.
Social Housing ClientI have used Frettens for a number of years for transacting properties within the social housing sector. They were crucial in our first REIT transaction which had many parties involved and all wanting their individual demands met.
Social Housing DeveloperIn what has been a quite unique year for us with ever changing circumstances we have found Frettens to be highly responsive yet also proactive with their support. Both Ben and Oonagh have been very accessible, competent and organised. Given the service received so far we would highly recommend Frettens and will continue to use the team for all of our group companies going forward.
TECHNEDs GroupAs a fast moving tech investment business, responsiveness and speed of execution are absolutely paramount to our success. Finding a legal partner with the same culture was extremely important. Frettens have acted for the TECHNEDs group in relation to investments in several tech businesses and have also recently dealt with our group internal reorganisation. Karen was quick to understand the situation and offered clear, proactive advice throughout these transactions, most of which have been completed within tight timescales. It is always reassuring to have a trusted solicitor who understands what makes us tick.
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