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Frettens Solicitors were overwhelmed by the warm welcome during the official opening of their new Ringwood office, which took place on 2nd July 2018.
With the cutting of the ribbon carried out by the Mayor of Ringwood, Cllr Tony Ring, the event was attended by the CEO of Dorset Chamber of Commerce, Ian Girling; Managing Partner of Frettens, Matthew Fretten; and the Frettens team headed up by Michelle Hayter.
(L-R: Lee Young (Frettens Partner), Michelle Hayter (Frettens Partner), Cllr Tony Ring (Mayor of Ringwood), Matthew Fretten (Frettens Partner), Ian Girling (CEO of Dorset Chamber of Commerce).
Admiring the vibrant shop front and newly refurbished offices, the Mayor of Ringwood said a few words welcoming the firm to Ringwood and afterwards met the rest of the Frettens team over refreshments and pastries.
Matthew Fretten, Managing Partner, said: “The opening of our Ringwood office is a significant step for Frettens Solicitors and we cannot wait to bring our brand of modern, proactive legal services to the vibrant town of Ringwood and the surrounding area.”
Based in a prime location on the junction between the High Street and Christchurch Road, this new presence introduces a full service law firm to Ringwood, not to mention a colourful addition to the High Street.
Michelle Hayter, Dispute Resolution Partner and Team Leader for the Ringwood branch, said: “On behalf of myself and the rest of the Frettens Ringwood Team, we’re delighted to be bringing our full range of services to Ringwood. We’re all excited about the new opportunities for Frettens and can’t wait to get started!”
A second office to our popular Christchurch branch, this is an exciting move that sees nine existing staff members relocated to the new site, including senior employees and partners of the Frettens team.
(L-R: Lee Young (Frettens Partner), Michelle Petersen (Frettens Associate), Ben Cobb (Frettens Solicitor), Sarah Leach (Frettens Paralegal), Matthew Fretten (Frettens Partner), Cllr Tony Ring (Mayor of Ringwood), Ian Girling (CEO of Dorset Chamber of Commerce), Michelle Hayter (Frettens Partner), Sarah Baron (Frettens PA), Christine Chant (Frettens Receptionist), Simon Immins (Frettens Associate).
If you have any questions, you only have to ask us at Frettens. Please call 01202 499255 or 01425 610100 and we will be happy to make an appointment at Ringwood or at Christchurch to discuss your situation and your particular requirements.