25 July 2026
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New Associate Director at DQ

Douglas-based law firm DQ Advocates has been strengthened with the appointment of Helen Fretwell as a new Associate Director.

Helen has moved to the acclaimed practice to bolster its Corporate & Commercial department.

A well-respected professional within the industry, she joins from HM Attorney General’s Chambers where she was a senior legal practitioner within the Commercial Division.

Prior to that, Helen worked in private practice at an offshore law firm for more than decade.

New Associate Director

A member of the Isle of Man Law Society, she has advised financial institutions, insurers, corporate service providers, onshore law firms and borrowers in both local and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Head of Corporate & Commercial, Andrew Harding, said: “I am thrilled to welcome Helen to DQ Advocates.

“She has a wealth of knowledge across a broad range of corporate and commercial law with particular expertise in banking and asset finance, insurance and funds, mergers and acquisitions and investment services.

“The experience we hold within our team ensures we are able to offer a comprehensive service to support our clients across a range of disciplines, including in navigating the ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

“Helen will perfectly complement that practice and is already proving a real asset.”

Charlie Morrey is a Broadcast & Multi Media Journalist for Manx.News and also is a Presenter on Energy FM. Charlie has previously written for Isle of Man Newspapers, magazines and also started her broadcasting career with Manx Radio.

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