The litigation practice at Prettys Solicitors LLP in Ipswich is best known for breach of contract, professional negligence, insolvency, director and shareholder disputes. The firm is also adept in fraud, insurance and regulatory matters. Practice head and accredited mediator Peter Blake is ‘a very impressive and knowledgeable lawyer, very good with his clients’. Experienced advocate Graham Mead is ‘very experienced and has a wealth of knowledge to draw on’. Partner Bushra Elzubeir, and associate Michael Booth also play central roles in the practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Blake

Other key lawyers

Graham Mead, Bushra Elzubeir, Michael Booth, Ellie Claffey