Matthew Cole > Prettys Solicitors LLP > Ipswich, England > Lawyer Profile

The employment group at Prettys Solicitors LLP in Ipswich is ‘accessible, supportive and pragmatic‘, and clients praise its ‘exceptional legal acumen, dedication and professionalism‘. Practice head Vanessa Bell, who exhibits ‘exceptional legal expertise, dedication and integrity‘, and key partner Matthew Cole are sought after by local and national employers, among them Konings Juices and Drinks and the University of Suffolk, to advise on day-to-day matters and complex contentious cases including sexual harassment claims and Tribunal Hearings. Up-and-coming partner Emma Loveday-Hill, who brings extensive experience in data protection matters, and senior associate Sheilah Cummins also play pivotal roles in the practice.

Prettys Solicitors LLP in Ipswich has a multi-disciplinary team that advises key clients in the transport sector on a range of corporate, commercial, employment, data protection and property matters. Senior partner Ian Waine leads the practice, in which employment partner Matthew Cole and corporate partner Daniel Billson are the main practitioners. Corporate partner Sarah Lewis and property specialist Rebecca Cleal also play key roles in the practice. Cleal recently assisted Maritime Transport Ltd with the acquisition of freehold land in Essex, which involved the complex negotiation of existing commercial lease conditions.