Prettys Solicitors LLP > Ipswich, England > Firm Profile

‘The team at Prettys Solicitors are never afraid of going the extra mile to meet the client needs. Their strengths are in truly understanding their clients and providing a comprehensive service that is unmatched.’

‘I have worked primarily with Daniel Billson and I am always so impressed with his personable service and pragmatic approach. Client feedback is always outstanding and he’s always available when the client requires it. Daniel assisted us with one of our first employee ownership trust deals and displayed both incredible knowledge and impeccable project management.’

‘Daniel Billson led a very competent team to assist with the sale of our limited company. From our initial informal chat through to completion the whole team gave us confidence that we were in safe hands.

‘Sarah Lewis is an enigma. Her attention to detail is second to none. She understands the need to balance a broad range of corporate needs.’

‘Daniel Billson – I genuinely enjoy working with Dan. It is always a team effort to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients. He is proactive and leads from the front.’

‘The main individual I work with is Daniel Billson, a partner in the corporate team. He is a highly competent and professional solicitor who I have always trusted will look after my clients if I refer them in. We have worked together for many years and I have always found him to be diligent, good at communicating, and sensitive to client needs.’

‘Sarah Lewis has been great to work with on a recent transaction. She has been quick to respond and to understand the situation. Sarah came up with effective solutions to the problems posed. Our clients were clearly pleased with the service.

‘Sarah Lewis is responsive and takes time to understand her client’s needs and requirements. She provides practical and pragmatic advice, backed up by well drafted contracts that are fair for all stakeholders.’

‘Prettys Solicitors has a good solid team that is professional and able to advise their clients accordingly.’

‘We have worked with Pretty’s for many years, a would say that they stand out as moving with the times in comparison to other firms, this is partly in terms of technology, but mainly in terms of business thinking, the service is tailored to reflect the needs of the customer, which is quite different from their peers.’

‘Graham Mead is very experienced, a wealth of knowledge to draw on. Very down to earth.’

‘I have had direct experience only of Peter Blake, who instructed me several times when I was a barrister in independent practice. He is a very impressive and knowledgeable lawyer, very easy to work with, and very good with his clients.’

‘All areas of law covered. Very knowledgeable lawyers and really nice people who really make one feel special and valued as a client. A family feel at a large local practice.’

‘Graham Mead is a very knowledgeable lawyer. He displays exactly the right level of instruction and advice without leaving the client behind. He fills me with confidence but is realistic in his assessments. Ellie Claffey his junior is also building her reputation as a very good lawyer. Very confident, very professional and great client contact.’

‘I have found each member of the Employment team at Prettys to be accessible, supportive and pragmatic in their advice. The on-line sessions that the team run are informative and help clients to keep up-to-date with essential employment law changes during the year.’

‘Matthew Cole, Vanessa Bell and Sheilah Cummins are all approachable and I have found all of them to take a collaborative approach whenever I have sought their advice. The take time to listen to the “problem” and I trust their advice. The whole team is responsive, including the support team, which, perhaps unlike other disciplines in law, in employment law terms is invariably essential.’

‘I would highly recommend Prettys Solicitors as an outstanding solicitor who has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal acumen, dedication and professionalism. I have worked with Prettys Solicitors since joining our business in 2022, I have witnessed first hand their commitment to providing top notch legal presentation and counsel to clients. The Employment Relations Team possess a profound understanding of employment law, coupled with a remarkable ability to analyze complex legal issues and devise effective strategies to address them.’

‘Prettys is an ideal firm to work with as the team is diverse but connected, we are able to be directed to the best person for the matter in hand whilst our relationship and client profile is maintained. Individual team members guide us on the best approach to any situation while being innovative and creative with solutions and best value advice.’

‘Prettys Solicitors regularly hold free webinars which are invaluable to small businesses who may not always be able to afford individual advice on all new legislation.’

‘Knowledgeable, experienced and solutions-focused with excellent attention to detail. Great range of experience across different sectors and different size and types of organisation. As a client, I always find dealing with Prettys really comfortable. They engage in a very approachable way and listen really well before providing any advice which I think makes a huge amount of difference to the quality of the service.’

‘Matthew Cole has a really approachable, professional but down to earth style. I have worked with him when supporting a range of different types of organisation and with some pretty thorny issues. Matthew always ‘gets it!’ He’s commercial when needed and his advice is always sound, appropriate and tailored to the culture and type of organisation. I have complete faith in him.’

‘Sian Llewelyn is responsive, also very approachable and professional and has great attention to detail.’

‘Georgie Hall has genuine kindness, care, and compassion in which she brings to her work. This ability to seamlessly blend legal knowledge with a compassionate approach, putting myself at ease while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. I felt well supported but also reassured by her empathetic demeanour. I am immensely grateful for her expertise and caring nature, which made a challenging process more manageable.’

‘Georgina Rayment has been amazing during the years it has taken to get my divorce completed. The length of time being no reflection on her or the practice but the other parties reluctance as well as court delays resulting from the pandemic. I have always felt she has been fair and honest with her assessments and advice. Georgina has responded quickly to queries and has been understanding of me and my family. ’

‘I deal solely with Victoria Mayhew, not only is she ultra-professional but she’s warm and a constant reassurance.’

‘Victoria Mayhew was my divorce solicitor. She was incredibly supportive, professional, and kind.’

‘Excellent out of London firm – and definitely the leading firm in East Anglia for children work and financial relief.’

‘Victoria Mayhew is a star. She is amazing with clients and is always looking to achieve the best outcome for them. I would recommend her to anyone.’

‘Sarina Bailey is particularly responsive and a pleasure to work with. She is a team member and works alongside counsel to get the best outcome possible for her clients. ’

‘Georgie Hall. An experienced and highly regarded and respected family lawyer. She embraces a collaborative approach and is extremely effective at securing excellent settlements. A very good lawyer who litigates only where necessary and to very good effect. A delightful person to work with. She really cares about her clients.’

‘Friendly, personable, always willing to help and knowledgeable.’

‘Emma Woollard has been our family solicitor for as long as I can remember. In addition to being so experienced and knowledgeable one of her great strengths is that she really knows our family and is able to advise accordingly. I really value her wise counsel and Emma always looks for the solution to any problems. Nothing is ever too much trouble.’

‘The team functions really well as a unit and create a real family feel within the private client department, which is tangible for clients. While far from a small firm, the single office nature of Prettys helps this and they are far less stuffy or intimidating to some clients than other firms. They also have exceptional knowledge to back up their personal skills.’

‘Emma Woollard, Fiona Ashmead and Lorna Thresh have an exceptional ability to make clients feel valued, understood and looked after. They also have enough presence and connections to ensure the right people are brought in to help the client achieve their objectives whether than is an IFA, tax adviser or another lawyer. Clients seem to build a real relationship with the team at Prettys and feel like everyone is pulling in the same direction.’

‘Very knowledgeable team. Non-corporate family law firm approach. Clients know the team and client’s needs are well understood. Team goes over and above in supporting clients.’

‘Emma Woollard is an exceptional deputy. Knowledgeable and ensures clients are well advocated for. Always spends time to understand client’s individual needs. Works well with other professionals.’

‘Very personable. A great listener. Expert knowledge.’

‘Emma Woollard takes time with people to truly understand what they need. She listens in a careful but compassionate way.’

‘Louise Plant was compassionate, friendly and kept me informed with every detail regarding my case. Louise understood my need for justice – I simply cannot praise the quality of service Louise Plant gave me and have already recommended her services twice since.’

‘I was looked after by Louise Plant and her team. This was a breach of health and safety case which I believe is a complex issue made very easy due to the expert knowledge of this lawyer.’

‘To sum up in one word – professional.’

‘Louise Plant was outstanding from the first conversation I had with her when making initial inquiries. I felt she gave me honest and professional advice. She gave me the confidence to make decisions and simplified the legalese for me to fully understand consequences and outcomes.’

‘I always felt on solid ground and never felt pressured by the processes. I would feel very happy to recommend Louise Plant to others.’

‘Louise Plant supported me through a very challenging time following my accident. The relationship I built with Louise was one of trust, and it allowed me to focus on my recovery. I felt that Louise provided good advice and had the right level of experience when it came to negotiating my claim. Louise is very detailed and patient, addressed all my queries and concerns as we navigated our way through the claim. She has a thorough knowledge of the relevant law and her empathy towards me made the whole experience more manageable. I hold Louise in high regard as a result. She certainly put my mind at ease. I will forever be grateful for her help, expertise and professionalism. I was satisfied with the outcome of my case and this would not have been possible without Louise.’

‘The team at Prettys Solicitors has a vast and diverse knowledge base so that if the person that you are dealing directly with doesn’t have the solution to your problem or questions raised they have a colleague who can pitch in for guidance and clarity – Great bench strength!’

‘The team at Prettys are extremely professional and very friendly to deal with. They are knowledgeable and I feel that they advise us in an efficient manner.’

‘Paul Munnings at Prettys is my main contact – he is a great guy and talks to me in a way that I understand.’

‘I have worked with Prettys on several transactions in recent years and I have no issues in recommending them. The team is very knowledgeable and offer a diverse range of expertise with a willingness to go the extra mile for their clients.’

‘All the individuals I have worked with recently at Prettys are excellent. However, I have to give a special mention to Rebecca Cleal. Rebecca is a highly regarded solicitor who consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism, communication skills and extensive knowledge in her field. Beyond these fundamentals, Rebecca is always very willing to collaborate and find suitable outcomes for our mutual clients, particularly in challenging transactions, which I believe sets her apart. Her approachable demeanour and proactive approach mean I have no difficulty in recommending Prettys to our clients.’

‘The team is consistently high-quality. They treat my company like an extension of their firm in the way they seek to protect my interests. They are very skilled, very flexible, very positive, professional and polite. They are the best legal firm I have ever used.’

‘Rebecca Cleal is excellent at keeping us up to date on property matters and progress on transactions collating a regular update on progress as leases move towards completion. Potential issues are identified and carved out of the leases where appropriate.’

‘We have used Prettys for 30 years and they have always delivered a professional and seamless service. Nothing seems to be too much trouble.’

‘Rebecca Cleal – first-class. In fact, everyone we have dealt with at Prettys has been excellent.’

‘Peter Blake and Michael Booth are both very astute, high-quality lawyers.’

‘Peter Blake is the construction partner who I deal with on a regular basis. He quickly grasps the merits and warts of a particular case. He develops initial strategy and then adapts this if necessary as evidence becomes available. A good, knowledgeable lawyer.’

‘Michael Booth has a very calm manner, and is amazingly eloquent when putting across his point of view. He is an exceptional lawyer and very approachable.’

‘Accurate and commercially balanced legal advice.’