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We are a leading team of solicitors in Wimborne. Our offices are just like our experts; bright, modern and accessible; conveniently located in Wimborne town centre.
All new clients are able to speak to one of our experts during a free initial chat, where we will be happy to meet with you to discuss your circumstances over a tea or coffee. We would recommend arranging an appointment prior to visiting our Wimborne office to avoid having to wait to be seen.
You can call us on 01202 367265 or you can fill in the ‘get in touch’ form on this page to arrange a meeting with a member of our team.
Opening times: Monday-Friday, 9.00am – 5.15pm
At Frettens, we understand that dealing with any type of legal issue can be a daunting prospect. As such, we offer a free initial chat for all new clients, so that you can get to know our legal team and understand your options before you commit any time and money.
Call us on 01202 367265 or fill in your details below and one of our friendly team will be in touch to arrange your free meeting.
Buying, selling, or completing any other type of property transaction will represent one of the most significant investments you are likely to make. It can be an exciting time, but it can also come with plenty of potential stress, whether you’re a first-time buyer or are looking to move up the next rung of the property ladder.
As a firm, we are accredited by the Law Society with the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, reflecting our position as one of the leading firms in Wimborne offering residential property and conveyancing services.
Our expertise includes:
If you own a leasehold property, its value will be tied to the number of years left on the lease. If the lease falls below 80 years, it can significantly decrease the potential sale price, highlighting the importance of extensions.
Our specialist leasehold property solicitors in Wimborne will work alongside you to advise you on your options, assisting with negotiations with the freeholder and handling all of the legal documentation on your behalf if required.
We also advise on lease enfranchisement, where a group of leaseholders under the same freeholder group together to buy the freehold of the building.
Handling any type of legal issue involving your family can be very difficult to manage alone, especially as a range of practical arrangements often need to be made during a sensitive time.
If you need to make important decisions regarding divorce, family finances or arrangements for children, our family law solicitors in Wimborne will provide tailored support, utilising various methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution to help keep conflict to a minimum wherever possible.
Our expertise includes:
Experiencing an issue at work can leave you feeling vulnerable, often impacting your personal life as well as your professional one.
Whether your employment law matter involves a dismissal, redundancy, discrimination or a pay dispute, our specialist team will work alongside you to guide you through your case.
Our employment law solicitors in Wimborne have expertise in:
Without a valid Will in place, there is a risk that your estate will be distributed in a way which doesn’t necessarily align with your wishes. This can cause a wide range of issues, particularly for your loved ones who may not be properly accounted for.
Our Wills, trusts & estates solicitors in Wimborne provide expert Will drafting and review services, including outlining your options for minimising Inheritance Tax liability.
We also provide advice to the Executors and Administrators of the estates of deceased people, handling every aspect of the estate administration process on their behalf.
Being involved in any type of legal dispute is a daunting prospect, especially as it could end up costing you significant time and money. Whatever your personal dispute involves, our expert dispute resolution solicitors in Wimborne are on hand to make sure that you secure a positive outcome, minimising further conflict and disruption where possible.
Property litigation can be very complex and, in many cases, extremely costly. It is essential that you have the correct legal advice when approaching such matters to ensure that you fully understand your position and what steps will be required to achieve a positive outcome.
We have a dedicated team of property litigation experts in Wimborne who are available to provide immediate advice on your situation. We can offer guidance on the full spectrum of property litigation issues, including:
Navigating a dispute over a loved one’s Will is a tricky balancing act at a sensitive time. Whether you believe that you have been unfairly left out of a Will, you have concerns over the way the Will is being executed, or you are an executor facing an accusation from a beneficiary, our team can help.
With experience in handling even the most complex Wills disputes, our Wimborne team can help you bring or defend a claim over a Will or inheritance, tailoring their approach to your personal circumstances and requirements.
Business contracts are the foundations on which commercial relationships are formed and developed over time. Our specialist business contract solicitors in Wimborne offer bespoke services, as well as offering advice to businesses who are already involved in contractual disputes.
Our expertise includes:
Naturally, buying and selling a business is a major commercial decision, so having the right legal advice and support is imperative. Our Wimborne solicitors offer advice in relation to all aspects of buying and selling businesses, including:
Commercial property is always likely to be one of the most significant investments and assets a company will have. Our commercial property experts in Wimborne will ensure that you are properly advised when conducting any type of transaction involving a commercial property, as well as helping to manage landlord-tenant relationships.
We advise owners, tenants, investors, and developers in relation to all matters of commercial property, including:
Having to chase commercial debts can place a significant strain on your business, both in terms of finances and internal resources. If you are owed money from an individual, or another business, our debt recovery solicitors in Wimborne will explain the options you have any pursue every angle to make sure you secure the outstanding funds.
Our experience includes:
Commercial disputes can be very damaging. Even before a resolution is found, disputes have the potential to place a significant drain on resources, affecting the day-to-day operations of a business.
Our commercial dispute resolution solicitors in Wimborne have expertise in handling a diverse range of disputes, helping your business to resolve the issue at hand with minimal financial and reputational damage, often through out-of-court solutions.
As an employer, you have a range of important duties towards your employees. When issues arise or you are accused of wrongdoing in any way, you need to know how to respond.
We provide straightforward advice on employment law, helping you understand your responsibilities and resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.
Our expertise includes:
As specialists in employment law, we understand how challenging it can be to stay on top of your duties as an employer.
As a result, we provide various bespoke HR training courses to employers who want to refine their internal policies to make sure they are running their business in the right way.
Examples of the types of HR courses we run include:
The landlord-tenant relationship can be a precarious one at times. Our landlord and tenant solicitors in Wimborne offer tailored advice to help resolve any disputes which tend to arise while a property is being rented out, including:
Insolvency and restructuring are very difficult, but often necessary decisions. Our specialist solicitors can support you with every aspect of the insolvency and restructuring process, making sure that you make informed decisions that have positive long-term implications.
Your business’s intellectual property will be one of its most important assets, so it’s only sensible to have the right protections in place and to know how to respond if it is infringed in any way. Our intellectual property solicitors in Wimborne can support with:
Our specialist social housing team in Wimborne works with Housing Associations, Registered Providers of Social Housing, Local Authorities, property investors, aggregators and developers and support providers on a range of social housing transactions, including multi-million-pound portfolios all over the UK.
Bournemouth Combined Court is based near the centre of Bournemouth hears cases relating to:
This court in Southampton city centre hears mainly civil cases relating to:
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