Solicitor at Ashtons Legal LLP

Michael Frape

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 157264

Michael specialises in resolving complex /high-value commercial disputes for clients ranging from private individuals to public companies. He always seeks to resolve a dispute at the least possible cost and at the earliest possible stage by utilising the most appropriate procedure including negotiations, mediation, expert determination, arbitration, adjudication, or litigation or a combination of these. Michael has particular expertise in breach of contract/warranty claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, directors’ duties, guarantees and indemnities, company law and insolvency issues, and professional negligence. Michael is relationship partner for a leading regional building society, for whom he advises on complex /high-value matters.

Chequers House, 77-81 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8EU

Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas

Commercial Property, Consumer, Dispute Resolution, Housing & Property, Company & Commercial

4.9/5 36 Client Reviews 36
  • Professional Negligence 9%
  • IT & Intellectual Property 3%
  • Consumer 6%
  • Commercial Property 3%
  • Dispute Resolution 41%
  • Company & Commercial 38%
36 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    31
  • Very Good
    5
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

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Jeff
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November 12, 2024 20241112170849

Dispute resolution

5

Michael has been of great service to us with an excellent, knowledgeable understanding of the case legal details, and an efficient manner in which to explain how best to proceed to reach a successful conclusion.

Lawyer named in this review: Michael Frape

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 19 November, 2024

Thank you for your kind review. We will pass this feedback on to Michael.

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Duncan
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October 29, 2024 20241029105418

Advice on a construction dispute

5

Michael Frape was excellent and very easy to deal with - the advice was spot on, professional and delivered in a very timely fashion.

Lawyer named in this review: Michael Frape

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 29 October, 2024

Thank you for your 5-star review. We will pass the excellent feedback on to Michael.

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October 04, 2024 20241004120118

Efficient, comprehensive and successful work

5

Michael was efficient, friendly and informative. He enabled the process to run smoothly, with research done personably and exhastively. His communication was professional and fairly, and he achieved a very favourable outcome for us as a client.

Lawyer named in this review: Michael Frape

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 04 October, 2024

Thank you for your 5-star review. We will be sure to pass the good feedback on to Michael.

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Richard
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July 17, 2024 20240717162529

Excellent work on a professional negligence claim

5

Michael Frape of Ashtons Legal provided excellent service on a professional negligence claim. He very diligently and thoroughly put together and pursued the initial stages of the claim, with attention to detail, always dealing with the case personally. Fees were adapted to reflect the nature and size of the case. Michael was compelled to give up the case on grounds of economics, but he gave time to complete the task in hand before the handover to my new solicitor and ensured that went smoothly. Eventually a settlement of the case was obtained and this was in part due to Ashtons Legal's excellent work.

Lawyer named in this review: Michael Frape

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 23 July, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Roger
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June 06, 2024 20240606120951

defending injunction

4

very good service, especially as only a few days notice. Application for in junction dismissed following excellent work by Ashtons Legal. Thank you

Lawyer named in this review: Michael Frape

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 24 June, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Jon
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June 06, 2024 20240606095459

Professional, friendly service. Thank you.

5

I recently had the pleasure of working with Michael at Ashtons Solicitors to defend my company in a legal dispute with another director. His professionalism and expertise was evident from our first meeting. He navigated the complexities of my case with ease, providing clear advice every step of the way. Thanks to his diligence, we reached a resolution that protected our company’s interests. I highly recommend Michael and Ashton’s Solicitors for their dedication, knowledge, and exceptional client service.

Lawyer named in this review: Michael Frape

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 24 June, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Tony
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February 05, 2024 20240205111648

A tricky settlement

5

I had a tricky settlement to negotiate with another party who would not use a solicitor. Michael grasped the dilemma and was hugely helpful at making himself available, often outside of business hours. His focussed calmness was very much appreciated.

Lawyer named in this review: Michael Frape

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 06 February, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Christian
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January 08, 2024 20240108080023

Highly recommend

5

I engaged Michael Frape in a very difficult Partnership Dispute and found him exceptionally supportive and professional. It was a pleasure in communicating with him, he was very patient and showed great attention to detail. He was fully commited to achieve the best possible outcome and advised me of the options for further steps. He was well worth the engagement and I would definetely recommend him to friends and family. I am very grateful and appreciative of the time and effort he invested.

Lawyer named in this review: Michael Frape

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 10 January, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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October 31, 2023 20231031175317

Business Partner Dispute.

5

Michael helped us with every step of our dispute, providing great communication, clear and professional legal advice and always guided us in the right direction in moving forward with our dispute. We would definitely recommend Michael to anyone looking for legal advice.

Lawyer named in this review: Michael Frape

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 03 November, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Kristian
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October 20, 2023 20231020112409

Contractual Enforcement

5

We engaged with Michael Frape at Ashtons following a contractual dispute where the other party was in breach of contract without rectification.

Lawyer named in this review: Michael Frape

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 15 April, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Josh

5

Ashtons is very trustworthy and reliable. I needed quick advice with a strict budget and was very satisfied. I had an initial consult with Michael who quickly identified my needs with precision and relevant knowledge. We agreed high level, strategic advice was more valuable than detailed legal research, which ended up exactly suiting my needs and staying within budget. Additionally client care was great and I felt looked after throughout - thoroughly recommend.

Lawyer named in this review: Michael Frape

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 24 October, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Richard
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July 17, 2024
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Richard

5

Michael Frape of Ashtons Legal provided excellent service in handling a professional negligence claim for me. The claim was very important to me, and Michael did a highly diligent and thorough job of putting together and pursuing the initial stages of the claim, with the appropriate level of attention to detail, always dealing with the case personally. Michael adapted his fees to reflect the nature and size of the case. Michael was then forced to relinquish the case on grounds of the economics, but he gave time in completing the final stage before the handover to my new solicitor and did everything he could to ensure that went smoothly. Eventually a settlement of the case was obtained and I will always be grateful for Ashtons Legal's part in this.

Lawyer named in this review: Michael Frape

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 17 July, 2024

Thank you very much for your feedback and five star review, it is great appreciated.

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About Michael Frape

Michael specialises in resolving complex /high-value commercial disputes for clients ranging from private individuals to public companies. He always seeks to resolve a dispute at the least possible cost and at the earliest possible stage by utilising the most appropriate procedure including negotiations, mediation, expert determination, arbitration, adjudication, or litigation or a combination of these. Michael has particular expertise in breach of contract/warranty claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, directors’ duties, guarantees and indemnities, company law and insolvency issues, and professional negligence. Michael is relationship partner for a leading regional building society, for whom he advises on complex /high-value matters.

Languages Spoken: English, German, Swedish

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Pragmatic, commercially-minded and knows his stuff. A good lawyer.


-Bill Marsh


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Contact Michael Frape

Address

Ashtons Legal LLP

Chequers House

77-81 Newmarket Road

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB5 8EU



Phone 01223 431127

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Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

16/11/92

08/01/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Duration

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Ashtons Legal

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