Solicitor at Frettens LLP

Frettens LLP

Lauren Smallwood

Solicitor - Wills & Tax Solicitor

SRA ID: 660412

Lauren completed her training contract with us and is a qualified Solicitor in the Wills & Tax team. Lauren graduated from Bournemouth University with a first-class degree in Law and graduated with a Distinction from the LPC in November 2019. She undertook her training contract with us completing her seats in Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Property, Family and Wills & Tax. In September 2021 she qualified as a Solicitor and joined the Wills & Tax team in Ringwood assisting Lee Young. Lauren does have some previous experience in the legal sector prior to starting her training contract here, having worked within a local firm for a little over a year alongside her studies.

2 Christchurch Road, BH24 1DN

Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas

Family Law, Housing & Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate

4.8/5 82 Client Reviews 82
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 81%
  • Family Law 15%
  • Housing & Property 5%

Lauren Smallwood

01425208326 lsmallwood@frettens.co.uk Website Book an appointment
82 Client Reviews

4.8/5

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

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    76
  • Very Good
    5
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    1
  • Awful
    0

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Geoffrey
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February 03, 2025 20250203144750

Revised Will

5

We wanted to change our wills with new amendments twice. Lauren was excellent.

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 03 February, 2025

Thank you for leaving us a review Geoffrey, we appreciate all the feedback. We look forward to working closely with you again soon and will be sure to pass your kind words onto Lauren :)

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Michael Collis
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January 30, 2025 20250130104218

Professional

5

Friendly and efficient, would recommend.

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 30 January, 2025

Thank you for leaving us a review Michael, we appreciate all the feedback. We are always happy to hear that you found the process friendly and professional :)

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Anonymous
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January 20, 2025 20250120112232

Updating my will

5

Great legal knowledge

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 20 January, 2025

Thank you for your review, we appreciate all the feedback :)

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Anonymous
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January 20, 2025 20250120112103

Knowledgeable first class service

5

Professional

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 20 January, 2025

Thank you for your leaving us a 5-star review, we have passed your kind words onto Lauren :)

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Percy
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January 20, 2025 20250120111703

Smooth Process

5

Would recommend

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 20 January, 2025

Thank you for the review Percy, we appreciate all the feedback. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to Lauren :)

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January 06, 2025 20250106145721

Professional

5

Professional and efficient service. Would use again.

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 06 January, 2025

Thank you for leaving us a review, we appreciate all the feedback :)

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louise
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December 23, 2024 20241223155309

Friendly, Helpful + Professional

5

Our house selling/purchase was particularly tricky, but Laura was kind + patient, explaining processes + giving sound advice. Quick to respond + accessible, it made a tough time bearable - thank you!
the declaration off trust was handled quickly + smoothly. Great service - Thank you.

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 24 December, 2024

Thank you for leaving such a glowing review of Laura and Lauren, we have passed your kind words onto the team :)

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Andrew Victor
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November 27, 2024 20241127142401

Probate application

5

Chloe and Lauren dealt with this application as quickly as they could and with good communication. This is the second time we have used Chloe and will continue to recommend Frettons for their great service

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 27 November, 2024

Thank you for your review Andrew, we are always pleased to hear our service has met your high standards. We will be sure to send your kind words over to Chloe and Lauren :)

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Stephen
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October 04, 2024 20241004091221

Painless

5

Straightforward and sensible advice

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

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

Thank you for leaving a 5 star review Stephen We appreciate the feedback :)

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Andrew
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October 03, 2024 20241003110318

Friendly Frettens Should be your first stop job done

5

I am very happy with the service I received from Frettens. From their friendly reception staff to their knowledgeable legal team they have resolved any problems. I found them very approachable.

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 03 October, 2024

We appreciate the kind words Andrew We are always pleased to hear that our service met your expectations We have passed your kind words onto the teams :)

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Audra

5

They gave me all the information I needed and due to my disability they were happy to come to my flat to get my Will sorted out. Would thoroughly recommend them.

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 14 July, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so pleased to hear that you would recommend us!

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Mike

5

Updated my will. All went smoothly and everyone was very helpful and patient.

Lawyer named in this review: Lauren Smallwood

A representative from Frettens LLP responded to this review on 07 July, 2023

Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that you were happy with the service you received :)

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About Lauren Smallwood

Lauren completed her training contract with us and is a qualified Solicitor in the Wills & Tax team. Lauren graduated from Bournemouth University with a first-class degree in Law and graduated with a Distinction from the LPC in November 2019. She undertook her training contract with us completing her seats in Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Property, Family and Wills & Tax. In September 2021 she qualified as a Solicitor and joined the Wills & Tax team in Ringwood assisting Lee Young. Lauren does have some previous experience in the legal sector prior to starting her training contract here, having worked within a local firm for a little over a year alongside her studies.

Languages Spoken: English

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Frettens LLP

2 Christchurch Road

BH24 1DN



Phone 01425208326

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Solicitor - Wills & Tax Solicitor

Frettens LLP

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