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Antoinette Ogungbe
Antoinette is a Trainee Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution team based in Christchurch.
Antoinette has worked as a Paralegal in the local area since 2021. She joined Frettens as a Paralegal in the Dispute Resolution team in July 2024.
In September 2025, Antoinette started her training contract with the firm. Joining Malcolm Niekirk in our Insolvency Team. She then moved onto her second seat in the Wills & Tax Team in March 2026. She is now working in our Dispute Resolution team in Christchurch for her third seat.
Antoinette enjoys exploring Dorset and going for walks in the local area and watching documentaries - preferably ones with David Attenborough!