Matthew Fretten
Matthew is a leading Corporate & Commercial lawyer with a reputation for pragmatic and strategic advice in the local commercial market. He leads a team of experienced solicitors, each of whom are recognised specialists in this field.
Having faced many of the challenges faced by business leaders himself, in his role as Managing Partner, Matthew is able to provide an invaluable, relatable perspective when advising his clients. Both Matthew and his team are named in The Legal 500, the independent guide to law firms in the UK.
Matthew joined Frettens in 2002 and became the Managing Partner in 2011. He has overseen a prolonged period of sustained growth and change at the firm.
Matthew deals with all aspects of non-contentious company and commercial work. Clients are typically owner-managed SME’s but include larger national clients as well as clients from the sports industry.
Matthew is an active member at the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, sitting as honorary solicitor on the council board, a sign of the high regard in which he is held in the local business community.
Life away from work is relatively hectic for Matthew with his young family but long dog walks at the beach and in the forest help restore the balance after a busy week. As an optimistic dreamer, he is bound to follow the trials and tribulations of Southampton FC and his hero is still Matt Le Tissier.
Sport is a big part of life for Matthew, though rather more watching than playing these days. In summer he tries to get out onto the golf course when he can find the time and still fits in the occasional game of squash.
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.
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.
Commercial ClientMatthew Fretten is one of the most down to earth, approachable and practical people that I have ever dealt with.
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