Solicitor at Frank Smith & Co Solicitors
Frank Richard Smith
Solicitor - Managing Partner
Frank set up the firm in 2016 after working full time in law since 2000. Creating the firm fulfilled his ambition to run his own business. Frank was born in Herefordshire and studied law with Italian at Cardiff University and Parma University in Italy. He has worked in Florence and Milan and is a fluent Italian speaker. Frank started his legal career at Wragge & Co (now international law firm Gowling WLG) before moving to Cheltenham in 2006. He was previously a partner and head of department at Harrison Clark Rickerbys and Willans LLP. Frank is a nationally recognised legal expert. Chambers UK recommends him as "an expert in his field, representing landowners on conveyancing, easements and maintenance issues". Legal 500 recommends him as someone who "provides prompt, professional and trustworthy advice" a "deal maker'' and someone who is "knowledgeable, practical and pragmatic''. The firm is now a well-established and thriving part of the Gloucestershire business community and Frank continues to provide hands on management of the firm.
Essex House, 18 Rodney Road, Cheltenham, GL50 1JJ
Practice Areas
Commercial Property, Housing & Property, Agriculture
- Commercial Property 33%
- Housing & Property 33%
- Agriculture 33%
1 Client Review
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About Frank Richard Smith
Frank set up the firm in 2016 after working full time in law since 2000. Creating the firm fulfilled his ambition to run his own business. Frank was born in Herefordshire and studied law with Italian at Cardiff University and Parma University in Italy. He has worked in Florence and Milan and is a fluent Italian speaker. Frank started his legal career at Wragge & Co (now international law firm Gowling WLG) before moving to Cheltenham in 2006. He was previously a partner and head of department at Harrison Clark Rickerbys and Willans LLP. Frank is a nationally recognised legal expert. Chambers UK recommends him as "an expert in his field, representing landowners on conveyancing, easements and maintenance issues". Legal 500 recommends him as someone who "provides prompt, professional and trustworthy advice" a "deal maker'' and someone who is "knowledgeable, practical and pragmatic''. The firm is now a well-established and thriving part of the Gloucestershire business community and Frank continues to provide hands on management of the firm.
Languages Spoken: English, Italian
Contact Frank Richard Smith
Address
Frank Smith & Co Solicitors
Essex House
18 Rodney Road
Cheltenham
GL50 1JJ
Phone 01242801748
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Status
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Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/09/03
04/10/24
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration
Frank Smith & Co Solicitors Limited
?-present
Absolutely brilliant!
Nora and Frank were brilliant helping us buy our first home.
Their attention to detail and years of experience made us feel very safe.
Their customer service was next to none, we would definitely recommend and will go back to them if we ever buy another property!
Lawyer named in this review: Frank Richard Smith
A representative from Frank Smith & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 26 January, 2024
Hi Jenny. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Nora and Frank. We're thrilled to hear that they were brilliant in helping you purchase your first home. It's great that their attention to detail and years of experience provided a sense of security. Your praise for their excellent customer service is much appreciated. We're honored to have your recommendation, and if you ever decide to buy another property, we look forward to assisting you again.
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