Prettys Solicitors LLP
Client SatisfactionThe corporate and commercial practice at Prettys Solicitors LLP in Ipswich is ‘never afraid of going the extra mile to meet the client needs’. Clients praise it for ‘providing a comprehensive service that is unmatched’. Practice head and senior partner Ian Waine has a loyal following among business clients in Suffolk, and up-and-coming partner Daniel Billson impresses with his ‘incredible knowledge and impeccable project management’. The practice also calls on head of data protection services Emma Loveday-Hill, and corporate partner Sarah Lewis, who frequently acts for well known brands based in the region, as well as entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and both franchisors and franchisees.
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Testimonials
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‘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.’
Key clients
- Ipswich Sports Club 2020 Limited
- Sir Robert and Lady Anne Hutchison
- Insight Energy Renewables Limited
- Ivy Lodge Partnership Limited
- Maritime Transport
- The DPO Centre Limited
Work highlights
- Advised the sellers on the sale of Haydn Evans Consulting to its employees through an employee ownership trust for an undisclosed sum.
- Advised the sellers on the sale of Advanced Demolition Limited to Sun Environmental Services Group for an undisclosed sum.
- Advised the sellers on the sale of Hutchison Financial Services Limited for an undisclosed sum.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian Waine, Emma Loveday-Hill