Prettys Solicitors LLP > Ipswich, England > Firm Profile

‘The Prettys are experienced and knowledgeable and are large enough to provide cover and expertise in specific areas. They appear to communicate well with their clients and provide regular informative events.’

‘Ian Waine stands out in my experience. Apart from being a very interesting and engaging individual, Ian always impresses when it comes down to the matter at hand. His advice is clear and concise and yet he’s still open to hearing our opinion – this attribute, in particular, is one of the reasons we have used Prettys for many years.’

‘Daniel Billson is a great corporate and contract lawyer. I really like working with Daniel, not only is he extremely competent and experienced in his field, he is a great human being who has no trouble understanding matters from the client’s perspective.’

‘Most of our work is delivered by Daniel Billson. We have worked with him very successfully on the majority of our commercial matters for the past six years. We have always found him to be collaborative, sufficiently pragmatic, solution finding when required and flexible in his approach to working alongside us to deliver the best result for us and our client.’

‘Daniel’s response style really stands out, he is firm and authoritative, but also reflective of our commercial imperative to negotiate quickly and decisively.’

‘Prettys have a very good and wide-ranging experience in all commercial and corporate situations.’

‘The Prettys team naturally blends a professional service with a friendly and approachable culture. They provide strong legal advice, whilst remaining open to challenges and therefore accepting commercial realities.’

‘Prettys are always ready to take on another legal challenge. Response to our needs is always very quick, and we get quality work, packaged in a user-friendly way. Some of our contractual discussion points are quite tricky. They have proved very capable and resourceful over the years.’

‘The practice has a good variety of fee earners at different levels and a good amount of specialisation within the litigation team such that clients get work done at the right level and niche expertise is delivered from the most experienced and knowledgeable people about technical aspects of a case. The practice also works in an agile way.’

‘With Graham Mead, you quite simply know where you are, both in terms of likelihood of success and finances.’

‘Prettys has a team of expert lawyers who have a wealth of experience across a variety of practice areas. They take the time to understand your situation and are responsive, transparent and committed to building long-lasting relationships. We have used Prettys for half a decade, for all our legal needs.’

‘Graham Mead is dedicated to providing the highest level of legal representation. With his wealth of experience and deep knowledge of the law, Graham is a true asset to his team. He has an unwavering commitment to client service and takes the time to understand our needs and goals, then works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes.’

‘A very competent team with a very friendly and warm approach – also very responsive.’

‘Peter Blake’s approach has been very practical, diligent and timely.’

‘Bushra Elzubeir is greatly knowledgeable in his field and applies great thought processes and strategies to his thinking, bringing additional depth and specialist skills to commercial disputes. Bushra is incredibly articulate and has a reassuring nature. He gave me great confidence, not only in myself but in my case. He has always had my complete trust and confidence. He is an excellent communicator, often translating complex legal jargon into digestible bitesize chunks.’

‘What I look for in a team or firm of solicitors, is a top-notch ability and an air of confidence to pursue my case with as much impact as possible to achieve the desired result. The team at Prettys integrates to deliver the service I require whilst making me feel like an individual and a client that matters. Their customer service is extremely good, I certainly do not feel like just another number.’

‘Matthew Cole is always professional and pragmatic, offers clear guidance and reassurance which at times has been enormously encouraging from both a professional and personal perspective. He listens to my ramblings and still manages to understand my questions and our organisational needs. I trust the advice I am given.’

‘Sheilah Cummins and Vanessa Bell are both excellent – they are knowledgeable and professional, taking the time to get to know their clients and provide an outstanding service.’

‘The team under Matthew Cole’s leadership is exceptional and very customer-focused. They are very up-to-date with current practice and always offer a pragmatic and sensible solution to however complex an issue might be. They always see it through the lens of the employer.’

‘Matthew Cole is brilliant. He is very responsive, understands the problem presented and always offers great solutions. Matthew is a realistic practitioner, honest and trustworthy.’

‘The employment team are a great bunch of people to work with.’

‘Matthew Cole is an exceptionally knowledgeable chap.’

‘A fantastic team to work with; there is always someone available to assist or advise. We have a longstanding relationship.’

‘Vanessa Bell is very approachable, understanding, supportive and reassuring; Sheilah Cummins is thorough whilst taking into consideration what client is trying to achieve. The team overall is super supportive, professional and goes above and beyond our expectations.’

‘We hoped that we would never have to go to family court but when all other options had been extinguished, my wife and I spent many weeks trying to find the right solicitor. Prettys was a cut above the rest. They were interested, creative, consultative, clear with their billing and you could tell from the very first call that they did not take a cookie-cutter approach to their work. I can’t recommend them highly enough.’

‘Georgie Hall is a standout lawyer. She has gone above and beyond for us, she is incredibly smart, very calm and strategic and has a wealth of experience. The first time I spoke to Georgie on the phone after meeting five or six lawyers in person, it was a real eureka moment that had we found someone who was both smart and who actually cared and was prepared to immerse herself in this case. We’ve found this throughout our engagement with her.’

‘Georgina Rayment is very efficient and determined and supportive. I look forward to seeing how she will represent me in court but I have every confidence in her.’

‘Victoria Mayhew is very understanding and reassuring.’

‘Georgie Hall is empathetic and helped us see the bigger picture in the times where we were struggling to do so. She has guided us through the points where it felt like all was against us, and calmly moved the pendulum back our way through careful thought and strategy. Sometimes it was very hard and she was sensitive to that.’

‘Georgie Hall listened and explained and held our hands through all of it. We spoke to many people who tried to tell us to not use a solicitor and just spend money on a barrister. We are absolutely clear that we would never have been able to get through the last few years without Georgie. She has been indispensable. We would not be where we currently are without Georgie and the rest of Prettys.’

‘Georgie Hall goes above and beyond to support her clients. She shows compassion and empathy, whilst also remaining pragmatic and focussed on the goal. She takes the time to explain complex matters to ensure the client understands the situation, and is supportive of the clients position whilst also offering realistic advice.’

‘The whole family team is amazing and care about their clients very much.’

‘In my accountancy practice I am always in need of go to legal services for clients. the go-to firm in Ipswich; the service is always prompt, the experience excellent and the advice appropriate.’

‘The main member of staff I deal with has a great understanding of what is available alongside the empathy to marry the options available with requirements of clients, to produce a result that serves the clients’ needs exactly.’

‘The team has the ability to provide advice across sectors within the firm,which is a massive help to clients as is the ability to work closely with other professional services such as tax advisers or financial planners. They have great knowledge across the board and the client outcome is at the heart of everything they do.’

‘Emma Woollard Laura Parker, and the whole team, are highly knowledgeable, personable and relatable. They function fantastically as a team, making clients feel instantly at ease at what can be a difficult time.’

‘A really good team – everyone is concerned about the wellbeing of their clients and they ensure that the client is at the centre of decision making.’

‘Exceptional attention-to-detail and always happy to go the extra mile for clients.’

‘I can always rely on Prettys to provide me with a quick, detailed response, no matter how complicated the matter is. Their knowledge base is extensive and there is always someone at the firm that can answer questions.’

‘Laura Parker and Emma Woollard are both very responsive and very knowledgeable. They are always willing to answer any queries. Answers are always explained in a clear, precise way, without using lots of legal jargon.’

‘The team is anchored by Louise Plant, an immensely knowledgeable and experienced personal injury practitioner.’

‘Prettys is able to offer the service of a major national firm whilst staying true to its local roots.’

‘The firm is deeply embedded in the towns and villages of Suffolk and is a major part of its local community.’

‘Louise Plant is the stand-out individual. She combines laser-focussed legal analysis with top-notch client care.’

‘Louise Plant is a brilliant tactician and has a masterly “feel” for any case. Any personal injury claimant feels reassured and safe in her hands.’

‘Always willing to pick up the phone to discuss matters.’

‘Willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Prettys commercial property team adds value to the work that we undertake through their expertise and detailed knowledge in freehold and lease situations. They are hard working and flexible.’

‘The standout partner is Rebecca Cleal.’

‘Highly intelligent team that thinks things through properly. They understand their clients.’

‘Peter Blake and Michael Booth are an excellent team, with complimentary skills. Strong legal and client understanding combined with a keen work ethic.’

‘In my dealings with Prettys, they have always shown a willingness to consider and propose different options to resolve the matter at hand and provide both details of costs and risks involved early on in the discussions.’

‘My work with Liam Hendry has always been notable by the clear communication and willingness to consider the merits of alternative means to achieve resolution.’

‘The construction team at Prettys is knowledgable and experienced of construction related legal and contractual matters. However, they are not driven by legal arguments alone having an excellent problem solving and practical approach to resolution of disputes.’

‘Their in-depth knowledge of construction related legal matters combined with their practical problem solving approach to dispute resolution provides an excellent all round service.’

‘Prettys has a team of expert lawyers who have a wealth of experience across a variety of practice areas. They take the time to understand your situation and are responsive, transparent and are committed to building long-lasting relationships. We have used Prettys for half a decade for all our legal needs.’

‘We have used Pretty’s on and off over the last 8 years. We were recently involved in a large land transaction/refinance for which Pretty’s advised and we were exceptionally pleased with the overall level of service from top to bottom. The control of the multiple moving parts involving various different areas of the law was seamless and allowed us to focus on our business rather than worrying about who was coordinating what.’