Michelle Hayter
Michelle is Head of the Dispute Resolution Department and has built a strong personal reputation in this practice area over the past 19 years. As partner, Michelle also heads up the firm’s operations in Ringwood.
Her growing team deal with all aspects of civil and commercial litigation. Both Michelle and her team are recognised in the 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Legal 500, the independent guide to law firms in the UK.
Michelle Hayter qualified as a Solicitor in 2002 and became a Partner at Frettens in 2010.
She is a fully-qualified ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists) member. Her experience in Estate, Trust and Will disputes attracts clients from across the UK. She has worked on many high-value and high-profile cases, some of which have attracted national media coverage.
She further specialises in possession claims for residential landlords, conducting the claim through to advocacy at the court hearing and TOLATA work, acting for separating couples who are unmarried in dealing with the division of the property.
Michelle also deals with all aspects of civil and commercial litigation. Her experience ranges from breach of contract and contractual disputes, landlord and tenant disputes, land, boundary and property litigation, director/shareholder disputes, professional negligence and money claims.
Michelle enjoys getting away at weekends in her much-loved motorhome, visiting new places and stepping out exploring in her walking boots, usually ending up in a nice restaurant or pub for a glass of red wine! Or you can find her thundering her way through forest trails on her mountain bike.
Michelle is very competitive in nature, readily accepting a new challenge. She is a good listener but never shy of expressing an opinion when necessary or sought, whilst remaining true to her beliefs. Michelle’s exuberance remains whether at work or play.
Mrs GillonThis was a very difficult and upsetting time in my life. I am so grateful for the nice friendly welcome I received each time I visited Frettens, and the reassurance that my case was being dealt with swiftly and professionally at all times. I can't thank Michelle Hayter enough for the help and guidance she gave me.
Ms JonesThank you Michelle and Kerri so much I can’t tell you how relieved I feel to finally be at this stage. I’m forever grateful to you both for helping me through this all.
Mrs Coggan - Dispute ResolutionYour service was excellent, they had to act very fast and Michelle Hayter was extremely professional and helpful and would thoroughly recommend her.
Dispute Resolution ClientI value the direct approach and constructive manner Michelle Hayter deals with matters. She always responds quickly to any concerns and questions that I have.
Private ClientI cannot express how thankful I am to Michelle Hayter & Andrew Stynes, you have given me my life back and I shall be forever grateful.
Dispute Resolution ClientThank you for all your help. I have been very impressed with yourself and Frettens with progressing and staying on top of everything.
Commercial Litigation ClientMichelle Hayter – diligent, invested, committed, responsive and honest.
Dispute Resolution ClientMichelle was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and sympathetic. Her professional approach was exactly what I needed. No sugar coating, just practical advice, explanation of costs involved and her opinion. It wasn't the news I was hoping for, but it was what I needed to know.
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